UT: CHB releases self-financing general housing scheme at IT Park

The Adviser also inspected the vacant commercial properties at Manimajra and at Sector-61(Kajeri). He directed that vacant plots for Commercial activities, Hospital and Hotel etc should also be put to auction

The Chandigarh Housing Board is planning to construct a General Housing Self Financing Scheme in the land. The CHB is also planning to construct flats for the Government of Punjab and Government of Haryana for their MLAs and Officers.

Chandigarh Housing Board released the self-financing general housing scheme at Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park, measuring 16.6 acres.

The housing scheme comprises 728 dwelling units of different categories that is 4BeR (28 DUs), 3 BR (448 DUs) and 2BR (252 DUs).

There will be 28 dwelling units of 4 bed rooms, 448 dwelling units and 252 dwelling units of 2 BR. It has been planned on plot no 1 and 2. The drawings for approval of PAC (Upper) have been submitted and these are expected to be approved soon.

“Application for Environment clearance has been submitted to State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Chandigarh and required formalities are being completed. The needful is being done to complete the requirements,” it was stated.

According to Chandigarh Housing Board, application for providing authenticated drawings depicting the distance of project site form wildlife sanctuaries and city bird sanctuary has also been submitted to Chief wildlife warden.

At the site, Plot No. 7 measuring 6.73 Acres in RGCTP was earmarked for Government Housing Punjab / Haryana Governments have shown interest in flats for their MLAs and officers. PGI also demanded flats in the Government Housing, UT Administration is also considering the same.

Each tower consisting of 28 Flats along with EWS Houses have been offered at a tentative cost of 56.52 Crore to the Punjab and Haryana Governments, PGI and UT Administration as per the following details.
There will be two Towers each for MLAs of Punjab and Haryana Government, three Towers for Senior Officers of Haryana Government, two Towers for Senior Officers of Punjab Government, two Towers for PGIMER, Chandigarh and one tower for UT Administration, Chandigarh.

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According to the terms and conditions, the payment terms shall be an upfront deposit of 25% of total estimated cost and balance in six half yearly instalments with interest at 12 per cent payable in three years.

“All these authorities have been asked to deposit 25 % of the tentative cost so that CHB may go ahead with the construction work, after completing required formalities,” the board said.

ADVISER ALSO VISITED THE SITE ON TUESDAY
Dharam Pal, Adviser to Administrator and Chairman –Chandigarh Housing Board visited the land of CHB at Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park (RGCTP) today.

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During the visit, he went through the lay-out plan of 123 acre of land and asked the officers to sort out all the issues in both these schemes and start the construction at the earliest possible. He also directed that the vacant plots for Commercial activities, Hospital and Hotel etc should also be put to auction after fixing their reserve prices.

The Adviser also inspected the vacant commercial properties at Manimajra and at Sector-61(Kajeri). Since these properties were constructed more than 20 years back and could not be sold despite the repeated attempts, he directed that the matter to be placed before the Board in its next meeting for consideration and appropriate decision in the matter. The Board meeting has been scheduled for September 8 next month.

Yashpal Garg, CEO, Rajiv Singla, CE and other senior officers of the Chandigarh Housing Board were present during the visit.

Hina Rohtaki

Hina Rohtaki is a Special Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. She is one of the most prominent journalists covering the Chandigarh Administration, civic issues, and the unique political status of the Union Territory. Professional Background Experience: She has been in the field for over a decade and is known for her investigative reporting on administrative waste and urban governance. Awards: She is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award, which was presented to her by the President of India in January 2020. She was also awarded the Jethmalani prize (The Will of Steel Awards) in 2025 in the Empowerment category for a series of articles that highlighted the struggles of Covid widows. Core Beat: Her primary focus is the Chandigarh administrative structure, the Union Territory's financial management, and urban development projects. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her recent work highlights a focus on government accountability, administrative expenditures, and civic trends: 1. Investigative & Financial Reporting "Fuelling power: Senior UT IAS officers guzzled petrol worth Rs 30 lakh in 2 yrs" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative report detailing the high fuel bills of top bureaucrats, including the Finance Secretary and Chief Secretary’s staff. "Admn spends Rs 1.5 crore on dismantling road railings and fixing again after increasing height" (Dec 8, 2025): Highlighting administrative waste on "non-viable" solutions for pedestrian control. "Chandigarh’s finances under ministry’s watch now" (Nov 27, 2025): Reporting on the new requirement for MHA approval for all new projects in the UT. 2. Governance & Constitutional Status "What will it mean for Chandigarh if it is brought under Article 240?" (Nov 24, 2025): An "Explained" piece on the potential constitutional shift that would grant the President more power over the UT's governance. "MP Manish Tewari moves Bill seeking directly elected Mayor with 5-year tenure" (Dec 6, 2025): Covering the legislative push to reform Chandigarh's municipal leadership structure. "No proposal to increase Mayor's term in Chandigarh by 5 years: Centre" (Dec 10, 2025): Reporting on the Union government's response to demands for a longer mayoral term. 3. Urban Infrastructure & Environment "Chandigarh admn cuts power to India's tallest air purifier, asks firm to dismantle it" (Nov 17, 2025): A critical report on the failure of a high-cost environmental project deemed "of no use" by experts. "UT rethinks 24/7 water supply project as costs soar" (Nov 26, 2025): Detailing the financial challenges and delays in modernizing the city's water network. "Centre 'obfuscating, covering up' MC's shifting deadlines for clearing Dadu Majra dump" (Dec 12, 2025): Reporting on the ongoing controversy surrounding the city's major waste dump. 4. Lifestyle & Local Trends "Chandigarh turns into a Thar city as women fuel the surge" (Dec 2, 2025): A feature on a unique automotive trend in the city, with a record 600 registrations by women drivers this year. "After fivefold spike in 2023, EV sales struggle to pick pace in Chandigarh" (Dec 2, 2025): Analyzing the slowdown in electric vehicle adoption despite previous surges. Signature Beat Hina is known for her meticulous tracking of RTI (Right to Information) data to expose administrative inefficiency. Her "Ground Zero" reporting on the Dadu Majra garbage dump and her scrutiny of the Chandigarh Smart City projects have made her a key figure in the city’s civil society discourse. X (Twitter): @HinaRohtaki ... Read More

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