Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Gmada to Acquire 2,600 Acres in Mohali to Curb Illegal Colonies
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada) is buying a lot of land in Mohali.
They plan to buy about 2,600 acres.
This is to stop people from building houses and businesses without permission, which are called unauthorized colonies.
The land will be used for different things like shops, schools, factories, and homes.
Gmada hopes this will make sure the city grows in an organized way.
They are also going to check for illegal buildings using satellite pictures and take action.
The project needs final approval from the Chief Minister, and they expect to start within a month.
Gmada plans to acquire 2,600 acres of land across Mohali.
The acquisition aims to curb the growth of unauthorized colonies.
Land will be used for commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential purposes.
Acquisition is expected to begin within a month after final approval.
No CLU permissions will be granted to private developers in targeted areas.
- Who
- Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada).
- What
- Gmada is acquiring 2,600 acres of land for various uses.
- When
- Acquisition is expected to begin within a month, pending final approval.
- Where
- Across Mohali, specifically in sectors 87, 84, 101-103, and 120-124.
- Why
- To curb unauthorized colonies and ensure regulated development.
Developers Perspective
Gmada's Perspective
Land Use Regulations
Developers Perspective
Potentially restricts development opportunities and increases costs for approved projects.
Gmada's Perspective
Ensure regulated development and curb unauthorized colonies.
- Authority
- Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada)
- Land to be Acquired
- 2,600 acres
- Land Use
- Commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential
- Sectors for Residential Development
- 120 to 124
- Approval Pending From
- Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann