Reduction in enhancement charges proposed for Mohali Sector 76-80 allottees

The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has proposed a reduction of Rs 800 in the enhancement charges earlier imposed on the residents of Sectors 76-80.

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The development came after a detailed meeting by MLA Mohali Kulwant Singh with the GMADA officials.

Singh further said the allottees were earlier served notices to deposit enhancement charges at the rate of Rs 3,164 per square metre. However, representations were made by residents seeking a reduction in these charges. Responding to their appeals, GMADA has now proposed to reduce the enhancement amount by Rs 839 per square metre.

“The authority will soon submit the revised proposal for approval at the competent level,” said the Mohali MLA, adding that once approved, this would bring financial relief to the affected allottees.

Enhancement charges are additional compensation GMADA pays to landowners against land acquisition, later passed on to allottees who buy the plots carved out from the acquired land.

Further, GMADA will also not levy any penalty or interest on those who have not deposited the enhancement charges since the issuance of notices. Additionally, for those who have already paid the enhancement charges, the excess amount will either be refunded or adjusted accordingly.

A delegation of the Anti-Enhancement Committee, comprising representatives of Sectors 76-80 led by MLA Kulwant Singh met with the Chief Administrator of GMADA, Vishesh Sarangal at the PUDA Bhawan to discuss the issue.

The delegation with the officials included Sukhdev Singh Patwari (Convener), Charanjeet Kaur, Rajiv Vashishat, Mr. Sukchain Singh, Jarnail Singh, and Major Singh.