Gmada scraps MLU proposal for Sec 87, reconfigures comm hub
The change in decision came after the Punjab department of housing and urban development refused the MLU proposal. Gmada had approached the department last week after receiving several requests from stakeholders in favour of mixed development in the sector.
However, the state government stood firm on its earlier vision to create a business-centric zone.
The sector is being developed over 236 acres falling under three villages—Sohana, Manakpur, and Nanu Majra—through Gmada's land pooling policy.
A senior Gmada official said, "We started the land acquisition process and nearly 50 landowners already gave their consent. With the government's latest directive, we will now move ahead with plans for a commercial-only development."
Dr Sunny Ahluwalia, senior AAP leader and chairman of the Punjab Sewerage Board, who recently interacted with landowners of the area, confirmed the decision. "Sector 87 will be a dedicated commercial zone, developed on the lines of Chandigarh's Sector 17.
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It will be a landmark addition to Mohali's commercial infrastructure," he said.
The move was welcomed by many local landowners. Sanjeev Sodhi, one of the affected landowners, said, "A commercial-only designation will significantly enhance the value of the area. We support the decision."
Under Gmada's current land pooling policy for commercial projects, landowners receive 800 square yards of developed commercial plots in return for each acre of land surrendered.
This typically includes one 300-square-yard plot, two 200-square-yard plots, and one 100-square-yard plot.
Last month, Gmada's executive committee gave a green light to acquire a total of 2,600 acres across Mohali for various development projects. These include 313 acres in Sector 84 for institutional use, 321 acres in Sectors 101 and 103 for industrial projects, and 1,800 acres in Sectors 120 to 125 along PR-7 road for residential purposes. The deadline for landowners to apply under the revised land pooling policy was set for September 30.
The authority has already received about 100 applications within the past month.
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