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CHB cancels allotment of 600 small flats, 56 houses over violations in 3 years

Between 2022 and 2025, the board issued 703 challans for fresh violations and 250 show-cause notices in pending cases. (HT File Photo)
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Published on Sep 14, 2025 07:44 AM IST

Make Sector 53 housing scheme more affordable: Governor to Chandigarh Housing Board

The CHB is also preparing to launch a major housing project in Sector 54 by November. (HT Photo for representation)
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Published on Sep 12, 2025 07:54 AM IST

Chandigarh: HC asks admn to ensure structural stability for lift installation in CHB buildings

During the hearing, the petitioners counsel had told court that the petitioners are not against the installation of lifts per se, but they want to ensure the structural stability of the building, lifts and the surrounding area. (HT File)
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Published on Sep 07, 2025 06:34 AM IST

Chandigarh: Charges framed against CHB junior engg in graft case

The trial will now begin from December 3, 2025 as the court issued summons to witness Sanctioning Authority, Rajeev Verma to record his statements as part of prosecution evidence in the next hearing. (HT Photo for representation)
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Published on Sep 05, 2025 08:22 AM IST

More housing on horizon in Chandigarh, as CHB plans 1,000 flats in Sector 54

With the demolition of the illegal furniture market and Adarsh Colony in June and July, the Chandigarh administration has reclaimed around 30 acres of government land in Sector 54 worth ₹880 crore. The vacated land will now be utilised for a housing project. (HT)
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Published on Sep 01, 2025 11:59 AM IST

Chandigarh: Suspense over, CHB to launch Sec 53 housing scheme in Sept

Established in 1976, with the primary objective of providing reasonably priced and good quality housing in Chandigarh, the Chandigarh Housing Board had last successfully rolled out a housing scheme in 2016, when it had offered 200 two-bedroom flats in Sector 51 for ₹69 lakh each. (HT File)
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Published on Aug 18, 2025 11:59 PM IST

CHB to reboot housing scheme in IT Park, but with low-rise buildings

Under the revised plan, CHB will construct flats on Plots 1 and 2 (16.60 acres) and Plot 7 (6.73 acres) of the IT Park. These plots form part of the 123 acres of prime land, retrieved by the board from Parsvnath Developers in 2015 after a prolonged legal battle. (HT File)
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Published on Aug 17, 2025 04:08 AM IST

Financial lapses pile up under Chandigarh Housing Board’s roof: RTI

The RTI reply revealed long-pending unsettled staff advances to seven IAS officers, including Amar Nath, Ankur Garg, KS Wahi, late Mohanjit Singh and Varsha Joshi. (HT)
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Published on Aug 11, 2025 06:54 AM IST

Bureaucratic inertia stifling Chandigarh’s growth, says MP Manish Tewari

Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari interacting with Hindustan Times staffers in Mohali on Thursday. (HT Photo)
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Published on Jul 04, 2025 11:33 AM IST

Chandigarh: Parking issues raised at FOSWAC meet

Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla revealed that the MC is planning to raise ₹800 crore through land sales to address its financial crisis. (HT photo for representation)
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Published on Jun 30, 2025 07:56 AM IST

Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria greenlights Sector-53 housing scheme

The CHB had received an overwhelming response to the demand survey for the proposed scheme, which was put on hold by the administration in 2023. (HT File)
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Published on Jun 27, 2025 09:52 AM IST

Sec 53 housing scheme: Kataria to hold meeting with CHB officers

UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria will hold a meeting with officers of the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) over the revival of its long-delayed General Housing Scheme in Sector 53. Last week, the board circulated an agenda among its members, outlining revised flat prices based on the latest collector rates. (HT File)
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Published on Jun 26, 2025 10:12 AM IST

Chandigarh: CHB members to take call on Sector 53 housing scheme

Last week, CHB secured the renewal from the environment department by paying a fee of ₹5 lakh. (HT File)
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Published on Jun 21, 2025 10:08 AM IST

Chandigarh: Collector rate hike casts shadow over CHB’s Sec-53 project

The steep hike in prices mirrors past challenges faced by CHB in launching affordable housing schemes. (HT File)
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Published on Jun 19, 2025 10:14 AM IST

CHB back-pedals on Sector-53 housing scheme, to refund ₹7.5-crore application fee

The demand survey for the housing scheme, which ended on March 3, saw 7,468 applicants vying for 372 flats across three categories — nearly 20 applicants per unit — reflecting a strong demand. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Published on Jun 07, 2025 09:38 AM IST

Relief for seniors, PwDs, Chandigarh administration allows lifts in multi-storey CHB units

In older buildings that don’t have sufficient internal space to accommodate lifts, the Chandigarh administration has granted permission to construct lifts on a nearby suitable land, subject to certain conditions. (HT File)
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Published on May 21, 2025 08:56 AM IST

‘Let CHB decide’: HC disposes of petition by Janta colony residents

Janta Colony, located in Sector 25, is the last remaining slum in Chandigarh. (iStock)
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Published on May 04, 2025 08:54 AM IST

Chandigarh: CHB staffer gets 4-year jail in corruption case

The convict, Jagdish Raj Manchanda, was caught red-handed by the UT vigilance department while taking a bribe of ₹20,000 in March 2020. (Getty Images/Vetta)
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Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:44 AM IST

Will hiked collector rates derail Chandigarh Housing Board’s general housing scheme?

Under the new collector rates, a three-bedroom flat’s price will rise from ₹1.65 crore to ₹2.29 crore, a two-bedroom flat from ₹1.40 crore to ₹1.97 crore and an EWS (economically weaker section) flat from ₹55 lakh to ₹73 lakh. (HT Photo (for representation only))
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Published on Apr 14, 2025 08:12 AM IST

Chandigarh: Sector 53 housing scheme caught in bureaucratic delays despite high demand

Despite a promising response to the demand survey, the scheme remains entangled in unexplained administrative hurdles, with no clear timeline for its launch. (iStock)
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Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:24 AM IST

Chandigarh: FOSWAC highlights civic issues, MP Tewari assures action

MP Manish Tewari assured the gathering that he had raised 29 Chandigarh-related questions in Parliament and assured to fight for Chandigarh’s rightful share of municipal funds. (File)
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Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:50 AM IST

Tewari decries refusal to grant amnesty to Chandigarh Housing Board allottees

MP Manish Tewari appealed to the Chandigarh administrator to review the functioning of the CHB comprehensively. (HT Photo)
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Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:42 AM IST

Chandigarh Housing Board Sector-53 housing scheme to face delay

The demand survey was conducted on the directions of UT chief secretary Rajeev Verma, who is also the chairman of the Chandigarh Housing Board, after board officers gave a presentation for the scheme’s revival on January 17. (HT Photo)
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Published on Mar 20, 2025 08:30 AM IST

Demand survey for CHB scheme: 6,300 applications for 372 flats pave way for launch

The survey was held to assess whether there is enough interest to proceed with the scheme, comprising 372 flats in three categories—192 three-bedroom HIG units, 100 two-bedroom MIG units and 80 two-bedroom EWS flats. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Published on Mar 04, 2025 08:38 AM IST

Policy to regularise need-based changes out of question, says Chandigarh Housing Board

Currently, around 68,000 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. (File)
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Published on Feb 28, 2025 09:42 AM IST

CHB Sector-53 housing scheme sees strong interest: 500 applications for 372 flats in 4 days

The demand survey is being conducted to assess whether there is enough interest to proceed with the scheme, comprising 372 flats in three categories—192 three-bedroom HIG units, 100 two-bedroom MIG units and 80 two-bedroom EWS flats. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:58 AM IST

Chandigarh Housing Board meeting on Feb 27, need-based changes issue to come up

One of the major topics of discussion is the issue of need-based changes in CHB dwelling units. (HT File)
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Published on Feb 26, 2025 10:00 AM IST

Chandigarh Housing Board launches fresh demand survey for Sector 53 scheme

Chandigarh Housing Board to determine demand for flats through survey before launching Sector 53 scheme. (HT File)
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Published on Feb 22, 2025 09:20 AM IST

Chandigarh: Key issues to come up as CHB board reconvenes on Feb 12

The board had last met in May 2023. (HT)
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Published on Feb 10, 2025 08:24 AM IST

Chandigarh: Advisory council deliberates on city’s pressing problems

The administrator’s advisory council , comprising 54 members from all walks of life, was established in 2007 to advise the administration on the developmental issues in Chandigarh. (HT File)
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Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:24 AM IST
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