Curation Team
MOHALI: In a push towards urban expansion, the Punjab government is set to amend Banur Master Plan by converting large sections of agricultural land into residential zones. The change is proposed for several villages under the revenue estate of Banur and is currently open to public objections.
The Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Punjab, has proposed the amendments in the ‘Proposed Land Use Plan, Banur’, which will reclassify agricultural areas as residential in villages including Naugiari, Giga Majra, Hulka, Kalauli, Menda Majra, Mote Majra, Nadiali, Manakpur Kallar, Kurara, Tangori, Jhansli, and Sekhan Majra.
Sources in the directorate confirmed that the amendment will divide the township into four distinct residential zones and will be implemented in a phased manner. The move comes in response to numerous representations submitted by gram panchayats and villagers of the mentioned villages, who have requested the government to reclassify their land to facilitate residential development.
The current Banur Master Plan was notified on May 25, 2010. However, with the region witnessing increasing urbanisation and infrastructure development, the demand for residential zoning has grown significantly.
Public objections and suggestions regarding the proposed amendments can be submitted via the official PUDA website or at the following offices: Deputy Commissioner, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Chief Administrator, GMADA, Senior Town Planner, Mohali and District Town Planner, Mohali.
Officials said that the government will take a final decision after reviewing all objections and representations received from stakeholders. The amendment is seen as a key step in managing the rapid urban growth and accommodating the rising demand for residential space in and around Banur.
