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Interaction with Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development – 10th March 2026

The Mohali IT City IT Companies Association organized an interaction with the Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development, Government of Punjab on 10th March 2026 at GMADA, Mohali.

Senior government officials including CA GMADA, ACA GMADA, ACA (Policy) PUDA, CE GMADA, EO (Plots), and DTP GMADA were also present during the meeting.

The meeting was chaired by Mr. Vikas Garg, IAS, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development, Government of Punjab.

The discussion focused on key policy matters and infrastructure-related issues concerning IT City, Mohali.

Mr. Manipal Dhariwal, President, Mohali IT City IT Companies Association, took up the following policy and infrastructure matters during the meeting:

Policy Issues Discussed

  • Transfer Terms & Conditions: It was proposed that transfers be allowed, if the new owner is an eligible IT company; in case of others, allow transfer on completion of construction.
  • Leasehold to Freehold Conversion: It was requested that conversion from Leasehold to Freehold be allowed by removing the ambiguous term “Fulfilment of norms”, while retaining all other existing conditions, namely:

a) after completion of seven years;

b) against full payment of lease money equivalent to the price of the plot; and

c) upon payment of the prescribed processing fee.

  • Rationalisation of Compounding Rates: It was proposed that the current compounding charges of ₹150–₹200 per sq. ft. be rationalised to ensure they remain reasonable and proportionate.
  • Water Charges for Construction: It was submitted that the current charge of ₹20 per sq. ft. for water used during construction is very high. It was proposed that the rate be reduced significantly.
  • Enhancement Charges: The recent enhancement of charges by ₹7,845 per sq. yd. across the entire IT City, Mohali, resulting in a demand of approximately ₹3.8 crore per acre, is being levied on cases where approvals are pending with GMADA. This has been made a pre-condition for granting such approvals, thereby holding up further progress towards project completion. Since this is a sizeable amount and will take some time to be settled given that there may be a 1000+ allottees impacted, approvals may kindly be not held back on this ground..

Infrastructure Issues Discussed

  • Landscaping and Urban Aesthetics: The need for well-planned landscaping in IT City, Mohali was highlighted to enhance visual appeal and create a world-class environment. Drawing inspiration from developments such as Delhi Aerocity and Singapore, it was suggested that GMADA consider floating a tender for comprehensive landscaping works.
  • Provision of Multilevel Parking: It was proposed to develop multilevel parking facilities in Sectors 83A and 101A to cater to future vehicular demand and improve mobility within the area.
  • Timelines for Approvals: Strengthening deeming provisions for building plan approvals, operationalizing the single-window system in true spirit, and undertaking a mission-mode exercise to clear pending approvals within 30–60 days were suggested.
  • Relocation of Liquor Vend: The issue of the liquor vend in the vicinity was raised with a suggestion to relocate it.

Other infrastructure concerns including erratic power supply, realignment of the choe, recarpeting of side roads, non-functioning sewerage lines, illegal dumping of garbage, and inadequate water supply were also discussed. CA, GMADA informed that work is already in progress to address these issues and that a tender for the realignment of the choe has also been floated.

Mr. Vikas Garg, IAS patiently heard all the suggestions and assured his full support in resolving the issues raised during the interaction. Additionally, he reassured that they would look constructively into the issue of enhancement charges.

Representing the Association were Mr. Jitin Talwar, Vice President; Mr. Satinder S. Bedi General Secretary; Ms. Rimneet Kaur, Executive Director; and Mr. Vineet K. Verma, Consultant.

Overall, the interaction was very productive and constructive. The Association expresses its gratitude to GMADA and the Department of Housing & Urban Development for their continued support in addressing the concerns of member companies and facilitating the development of IT City, Mohali.