A high-level review meeting scheduled to be chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on June 24, 2026, to address Chandigarh's property and civic issues has been postponed. The meeting was to involve senior officials of the Chandigarh Administration presenting key concerns before the Home Minister.
Key Agenda Items
According to officials, the UT administration was set to discuss several critical issues, including proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031, conversion of leasehold commercial and industrial plots to freehold, abolition of lal dora in 22 villages, ownership rights for residents of rehabilitation colonies, and the Deregulation 2.0 exercise.
Prior Deliberations
Officials confirmed that many of these issues had already been deliberated in meetings with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). However, final decisions on these matters were dependent on the meeting chaired by the Home Minister. The next date for the meeting is yet to be finalized and will be announced soon.
Impact and Next Steps
The postponement delays crucial policy decisions affecting property rights and urban development in Chandigarh. Stakeholders, including residents of rehabilitation colonies and commercial plot holders, await clarity on the conversion of leasehold to freehold and the abolition of lal dora. The Chandigarh Administration will coordinate with the MHA to reschedule the meeting at the earliest.
