Farmhouse Frenzy: Chandigarh’s Regularization Nightmare
The Chandigarh Administration is grappling with a major hurdle in regularizing numerous farmhouses across the Union Territory. Conflicting departmental opinions, stringent Supreme Court guidelines, and the presence of an eco-sensitive zone are creating a regulatory logjam.
Numerous applications for regularization have been rejected outright. The administration’s proposed guidelines for regularization have faced stiff opposition from both the Forest and Tourism Departments.
The core issue stems from the clash between the desire to address existing structures and the need to comply with stringent environmental regulations and Supreme Court pronouncements on forest conservation.
This impasse leaves hundreds of farmhouse owners in a state of uncertainty, impacting property values and potentially hindering future development in the region. The administration’s failure to resolve this issue highlights the challenges in balancing development with environmental protection, a critical concern for urban planning across India.
