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The Chandigarh Administration has tightened regulations governing paying guest (PG) accommodations to strengthen safety, planning compliance, and accountability. Under the revised policy, PG registration will now be allowed only in residential buildings that have a valid completion certificate and an occupation certificate. The earlier provision that permitted conditional approvals, where pending documents could be submitted later, has been withdrawn. The move is aimed at preventing unauthorised PG operations, ensuring buildings meet approved standards, and addressing long-standing concerns around unregulated residential use across the city.
The Chandigarh Administration has revised its paying guest policy to make regulatory compliance stricter for property owners offering PG accommodation. Under the updated framework, only residential buildings with a valid completion certificate issued by the competent authority will be eligible for PG registration. In addition, obtaining an occupation certificate has been made mandatory before any registration is granted. Advertisement
Earlier, the policy allowed conditional approvals, giving PG operators up to six months to submit pending documents such as completion or occupation certificates. This flexibility has now been removed. Authorities have clarified that no PG registration will be approved unless all required certificates are in place at the time of application.
The amendment has been incorporated into Clause 5 of the existing PG policy. Officials indicated that the change was necessary to curb the increasing number of PGs operating from buildings that do not fully comply with sanctioned plans or building bylaws. In several cases, PG facilities were found functioning in partially completed or unauthorised structures, raising concerns related to safety, fire norms, and basic infrastructure.
The administration has also reiterated that PG accommodations are permitted only in residential premises approved as per zoning and building regulations. Properties that have deviations from sanctioned plans or lack statutory clearances will not qualify for registration under the revised rules.
Chandigarh has seen steady demand for PG housing, driven largely by students and working professionals. Over the years, this demand led to rapid growth of PG units, often without adequate checks. The latest policy revision is intended to bring more discipline to the sector and ensure that tenants are housed only in buildings that meet minimum safety and planning standards.
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