Chandigarh rehabilitation colonies seek ownership rights for 35,000 units. The administration reveals a draft policy to empower original allottees in 2026.

Chandigarh Housing Board launches a citywide demolition drive to remove illegal constructions and restore structural safety in residential sectors by April.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has strongly cautioned development authorities in Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali over excessive profiteering in residential plot auctions. The bench mandated that state agencies submit a proposal detailing alternative allotment mechanisms, such as draw of lots, to ensure housing accessibility for the middle class.

Himachal Pradesh has announced plans to develop two 12,500-acre satellite townships near Chandigarh and Kangra, modeled on Gurugram and Noida, through land pooling with private developers.

The Punjab Governor has directed Chandigarh authorities to expedite housing project approvals, strengthen execution mechanisms, and improve infrastructure delivery to benefit residents and homebuyers in the rapidly expanding city.

Chandigarh administration has rejected CHB's proposal to develop 123-acre plotted housing in Rajiv Gandhi IT Park, citing master plan violations and zoning non-compliance.