Tribune News Service
CHANDIGARH, Jan 19 — A reduction in stamp duty from 12 per cent to 6 per cent on the Punjab pattern, further simplification of the procedure for conversion of leasehold property to freehold property, implementation of the Apartments Act and a review of decision to acquire land for paramilitary forces by uprooting people with "pucca" houses at Hallomajra were some of the issues raised by local MP, Mr Satya Pal Jain, at the third meeting of the Administrator's Advisory Council here today.
Mr Jain told The Tribune after the meeting that when housing was a major problem facing the Chandigarh Administration, there was no justification in demolishing already constructed houses for acquiring land for paramilitary forces.
He said many other members agreed with him in suggesting to the Administration to have a second look at its decision over acquisition of land at Palsora and Hallomajra villages.
Earlier, the Adviser said that the Administration had decided in principle to allot alternative sites to all those who had constructed their houses at Deep complex before the notification of Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act. In view of the new suggestion today, he said the Administration was ready for a second look.
On the issue of simplification of the procedure for conversion of lease hold property, he said he suggested at the meeting that representatives of the public must be associated with all such committees. He also suggested further simplification of the procedures, including enforcement of the Apartments Act, to cover dwelling units of the Chandigarh Housing Board. "The owners must be given absolute rights. Besides, the general power of attorney (GPA) should be fully recognised," Mr Jain added.
Talking about the provision of basic services to people living outside "lal dora" in villages, the local MP wanted the Administration to take a decision in this regard at the earliest. For provision of services, he offered to give money from his MP fund.
Mr Jain said that all members agreed that beauty and character of the city should not be spoiled and any encroachments should be checked effectively. The Administration must devise ways to provide housing and other facilities to those engaged in informal services to the residents of the city, he added.
He added that it was agreed that the next meeting of the Council should be held either in the last week of March or in the first week of April.
CHANDIGARH, Jan 19 — A reduction in stamp duty from 12 per cent to 6 per cent on the Punjab pattern, further simplification of the procedure for conversion of leasehold property to freehold property, implementation of the Apartments Act and a review of decision to acquire land for paramilitary forces by uprooting people with "pucca" houses at Hallomajra were some of the issues raised by local MP, Mr Satya Pal Jain, at the third meeting of the Administrator's Advisory Council here today.
Mr Jain told The Tribune after the meeting that when housing was a major problem facing the Chandigarh Administration, there was no justification in demolishing already constructed houses for acquiring land for paramilitary forces.
He said many other members agreed with him in suggesting to the Administration to have a second look at its decision over acquisition of land at Palsora and Hallomajra villages.
Earlier, the Adviser said that the Administration had decided in principle to allot alternative sites to all those who had constructed their houses at Deep complex before the notification of Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act. In view of the new suggestion today, he said the Administration was ready for a second look.
On the issue of simplification of the procedure for conversion of lease hold property, he said he suggested at the meeting that representatives of the public must be associated with all such committees. He also suggested further simplification of the procedures, including enforcement of the Apartments Act, to cover dwelling units of the Chandigarh Housing Board. "The owners must be given absolute rights. Besides, the general power of attorney (GPA) should be fully recognised," Mr Jain added.
Talking about the provision of basic services to people living outside "lal dora" in villages, the local MP wanted the Administration to take a decision in this regard at the earliest. For provision of services, he offered to give money from his MP fund.
Mr Jain said that all members agreed that beauty and character of the city should not be spoiled and any encroachments should be checked effectively. The Administration must devise ways to provide housing and other facilities to those engaged in informal services to the residents of the city, he added.
He added that it was agreed that the next meeting of the Council should be held either in the last week of March or in the first week of April.
