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chandigarh housing board news

Chandigarh: Only 2 of 10 residential sites find buyers in e-auction

Real estate observers note that while premium sectors continue to draw some interest due to their location advantage, aggressively fixed reserve prices leave little room for competitive bidding. (HT File)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 05:12 am IST

Chandigarh: CHB may offer relief to small flat allottees defaulting on rent

The flats, located in areas such as Maloya and Dhanas, were allotted under licence-based rehabilitation schemes requiring beneficiaries to pay a nominal monthly rent (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jun 18, 2026 05:04 am IST

Demolition of illegal structures in Chandigarh Housing Board units halted for now

The crackdown followed the HC directions mandating CHB to ensure structural safety of the units. (HT File)
Published on May 26, 2026 07:50 am IST

Chandigarh: MP Tewari tells CHB officials to adopt a humane approach on need-based changes

MP Manish Tewari during a meeting of the district-level advisory and monitoring committee in Chandigarh on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 21, 2026 07:50 am IST

Chandigarh: Sector-53 CHB project to have 6 floors, stilt parking

The board’s plan to monetise the 21-acre site had hit a roadblock due to a 2003 clause that barred CHB from selling the land to third parties for development. (HT File)
Published on Apr 11, 2026 07:48 am IST

Chandigarh: Demolition drive continues for the third Day in Sector 45; halted after the mayor’s intervention

The issue has sparked widespread resentment, especially considering that nearly 62,000 Housing Board houses exist in the city, (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:42 am IST

Chandigarh Housing Board drive sparks protests in Sector 45; tension escalates on day two

Residents protesting against Chandigarh housing board demolition drive in sector 45. (Ravi Kumar)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 03:22 am IST

AAP slams BJP, Congress over 25-year delay on Chandigarh Housing Board

Demanding immediate intervention, AAP called upon the administration to introduce a one-time comprehensive solution to the issue of “need based changes. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 07, 2026 06:16 am IST

Chandigarh Housing Board carries out demolition drive in Sector 45, residents hold protest

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for April 9, during which the CHB will submit a status report on the action taken so far. (HT File)
Published on Apr 07, 2026 05:24 am IST

Chandigarh Housing Board starts removing building violations across city

An illegal structure at a residence in Sector 41, Chandigarh, being removed on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 09:02 am IST

Chandigarh MP Tewari raises need-based changes issue in Parliament

Reacting to the reply, MP Tewari criticised the government’s stance, calling it ‘insensitive’ to the long-pending issues faced by nearly 3.5 lakh CHB allottees. (ANI )
Published on Apr 03, 2026 07:50 am IST

Meet, discuss, repeat: AAC’s cycle of pending decisions

A range of other civic initiatives reflects a similar pattern of slow or stalled progress. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Mar 19, 2026 04:54 am IST

Chandigarh Housing Board issues SOP for ‘need-based changes’

UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria had approved the revival of the 2023 need-based changes policy for houses built by the Chandigarh Housing Board in February. (HT File)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 08:32 am IST

Chandigarh: Kataria green-lights need-based changes policy for CHB houses

One of the major recommendations relates to independent CHB houses, particularly in Sectors 46, 43, 38 (West) and Manimajra. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Feb 27, 2026 07:42 am IST

Chandigarh: CHB turns ‘white elephant’ as revenue streams dry up

The board is now forced to rely on interest earned from fixed deposits (FDRs) and recovery of pending dues. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 24, 2026 08:06 am IST

Alter, pay, or face action: Chandigarh Housing Board cracks down on building violations in Sectors 39, 41, 45

Chandigarh Housing Board issued notices to around 1,300 house owners for building violations. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 19, 2026 04:14 am IST

Relief for 40,000 CHB residents as Chandigarh panel revives need-based changes

The 11-member committee had been constituted by UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria last month to review the need-based changes policy, which had been put on hold following a Supreme Court order dated January 10, 2023. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 13, 2026 08:56 am IST

Chandigarh: Restrictive clause stalls CHB plan to auction land to pvt developer

Established in 1976, the Chandigarh Housing Board was mandated to provide affordable, good-quality housing, particularly for government employees. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Feb 10, 2026 08:24 am IST

Chandigarh Housing Board evicts defaulters from 10 small flats in Dhanas

The CHB has also initiated steps to recover the outstanding dues, which will be realised as arrears of land revenue, as per rules. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jan 20, 2026 07:20 am IST

Chandigarh: Final call expected on need-based changes, share-wise property issue

Officials said that all these matters are still at the discussion stage and that final decisions will be taken only at the meeting chaired by the home minister. (HT File)
Published on Jan 12, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Chandigarh admn to auction prime land in Sector 53 to private builder

Established in 1976, the CHB was mandated to provide affordable, good-quality housing to residents, particularly government employees. (HT File)
Published on Jan 10, 2026 08:34 am IST

Chandigarh Housing Board pushes Sector 53 land sale to private builders

In a letter sent on December 9 to the UT chief architect, CHB chief executive officer Pardeep Kumar stated that Sector 53 is spread over around 21 acres, of which 11 acres have been earmarked for a general housing scheme for UT employees.
Published on Dec 11, 2025 09:56 am IST

Chandigarh admn officials’ meeting with MHA postponed

A UT official said the meeting will now be held next week, but the date had not been finalised yet. (HT)
Published on Dec 09, 2025 05:23 am IST

Revisit call to halt need-based changes policy: Kataria to CHB

Most of CHB flats exhibit some form of violation, including additional rooms and toilets, conversion of balconies into rooms, covering of courtyards and even construction of stairs on government land. (HT)
Published on Nov 27, 2025 04:52 am IST

Chandigarh: CHB told to submit devp plan for vacant land by Dec 1st week

The administrator has also directed the architect to examine whether the land at the Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park can be sold as individual plots, instead of being developed for group housing. (HT File)
Published on Nov 19, 2025 07:06 am IST

Wait more for Sector 53 housing scheme: Part of land may go to private developer

Established in 1976 to provide affordable and quality housing in Chandigarh, the CHB last successfully launched a housing scheme in 2016, when it offered 200 two-bedroom flats in Sector 51 at 69 lakh each. (HT File)
Published on Nov 12, 2025 08:34 am IST

Three arrested for illegally excavating soil at Chandigarh’s IT Park

The accused were booked under the Mines and Minerals Act, 1957, and Section 303 (2) of the BNS (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 03, 2025 06:58 am IST

UT chief secy directs CHB to start solar panel installation on flats

A senior CHB officer said discussions on the Sector 53 and 54 projects were held, but the final decision will be taken after the minutes of a September 11 meeting held under the chairmanship of UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria are finalised. (HT File)
Published on Oct 18, 2025 08:26 am IST

Chief secy acts swiftly on MHA-flagged issues

Newly appointed chief secretary H. Rajesh Prasad (HT File)
Published on Oct 10, 2025 07:08 am IST

Chandigarh: Sector-53 housing scheme hits another hurdle, wait 3 more months for launch

In February 2023, the CHB revived the scheme with revised prices, but then UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit put it on hold in August 2023, stating that the city did not require a new housing project at that time. (HT File)
Published on Oct 06, 2025 06:54 am IST