If Chandigarh is not a heritage city, then why is there a ban on share-wise property purchase and sale? — Congress

The Voice of Chandigarh News:

The central government has clarified in Parliament that Chandigarh does not hold the status of a ‘Heritage City’; only the Capitol Complex area falls under the heritage category. Following this statement, a critical question arises—if the entire city is not designated as heritage, why has the UT administration imposed a ban on the purchase and sale of share-wise property for the past two years?

Congress District President Surjit Dhillon strongly objected to this decision, stating that thousands of Chandigarh residents are suffering due to this restriction. He highlighted cases where cancer patients need to sell their property for treatment, and some families require funds for their children’s higher education. However, the administration’s arbitrary decision has left them unable to transact their own property. This has caused widespread distress among property dealers and owners, leaving many transactions in limbo.

Surjit Dhillon further stated that this impractical order has pushed people into a severe financial crisis. Despite multiple appeals to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the Advisor to the Administrator, no resolution has been provided. He demanded that the administration immediately lift this unjust ban, allowing Chandigarh’s citizens to conduct property transactions without unnecessary restrictions.

Manimajra Block President of Congress, Sanjeev Gaba, also criticized the decision, emphasizing that if Chandigarh is not officially a ‘Heritage City,’ then continuing a two-year-long ban on property transactions under this pretext is entirely unjustified.