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The Punjab state government's long-awaited notification has arrived, providing relief to owners of plots up to 500 square yards in unauthorized colonies. These owners will have a 90-day window to register their properties without needing a No Objection Certificate (NoC). However, uncertainties remain regarding the necessity of NoCs after this period and the approval process for building plans and electricity meters. Eligible individuals must prove ownership by July 31, 2024, and comply with specific conditions. While some seek clarification on previously registered plots, officials assert that the focus is only on those who haven't registered yet.
The long-awaited state government notification providing relief to plot owners in unauthorized colonies has reached the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) and the Municipal Corporation (MC). Advertisement
Under this notification, owners of plots up to 500 square yards will have 90 days to register their properties without needing a No Objection Certificate (NoC). However, it remains unclear whether these owners will need to obtain NoCs from the MC or GLADA after this 90-day period. There is also no information regarding the approval of building plans or electricity meters.
According to the notification, individuals who have a power of attorney, an agreement to sell on stamp paper, or any registered document proving ownership of land up to 500 square yards by July 31, 2024, are eligible to register their plots without a NoC from December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
There are specific conditions for property registration. The plot must not be in unauthorized developments on land located in restricted areas, such as scheduled roads, national highways, or any other areas designated as restricted by central or state law. Additionally, the plot must comply with regional or master plan provisions and must not encroach on public land. Developers of these illegal colonies will not receive any relief.
Gurwinder Singh Lamba, president of the Punjab Colonisers and Property Dealers Association, stated that the notification requires clarification, particularly regarding the status of plots that have already been registered. He expressed concerns about whether these owners need to register again and what the process would be for selling their plots after the specified period. He noted that during discussions about the notification, it was mentioned that time would be allocated for pending registrations, and previously registered plots would not require a NoC. He also questioned whether individuals could obtain electricity connections without a NoC and which authority-MC or GLADA-would approve building plans.
In response, Mohan Singh, assistant town planner at the MC, clarified that there is no confusion regarding previously registered plots, as the notification specifically addresses those who have yet to register. He noted that if the government intended to address previously registered plots, it would have been stated in the notification. Singh added that further clarifications would come once the registration process begins.
In conclusion, while the notification presents a significant opportunity for plot owners in unauthorized colonies, important questions about the registration process and future requirements remain unanswered. As stakeholders await further guidance, the effectiveness of this initiative in addressing the complexities of property ownership in unauthorized areas will depend on the resolution of these uncertainties.
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