The merger of the Directorate of Housing
& Urban Development with the Punjab Housing Development Board (PHDB) became
the first step towards the constitution of Authority. The Punjab Urban Planning
& Development Authority (PUDA) constituted under the Punjab Regional &
Town Planning & Development Act, 1995 was notified by the government and
has been made effective from 1.7.1995. The Authority been constituted for the
execution of plans and programmes under the Act and shall work under the
directions of the Punjab Regional & Town Planning & Development Board.
The Authority has been empowered to acquire, hold and dispose of property both
movable and immovable and to contract Urban development functions which include
housing, development of estates, planning and enforcement have been transferred
to PUDA.
Achievements of PUDA
New Urban Estates
Process of Acquisition of land is at advanced stage for development of new
urban estates at
Extension of
MEGA Projects
Empowered Committee on Mega Projects has approved in principle 44projects
pertaining to Housing & Township in the State of
1.Mohali Zone25
2.District Bathinda3
3.District Jalandhar4
4.District Ludhiana9
5.District Kapurthala1
6.District Amritsar2
City Centre, Sector-62, SAS Nagar.
Master plan detailed Urban design architectural controls and landscaping
plans finalized. Infrastructure development works are being undertaken shortly.
PUDA Complex
PUDA office Complex constructed at SAS Nagar (Mohali),
Patiala Urban Development Authority for the implementation of the various
development scheme at
·Development of 330 acre integrated township at Baran,
·Augmentation and upgradation of water supply, sewerage
and solid waste arrangements at
·Revival/redevelopment of baradari gardens at
·Development of integrated sports complex over an area
measuring 230 acre.
Encouraging private initiative in housing sector
162 licenses granted to private promoters for development of colonies which
will add more than 20,000 units to the housing stock in the state.
Mini Secretariats
Construction of Mini Secretariats completed at Jalandhar,
Tehsil Administrative Complex
Completed at Jalalabad and Nabha
Construction of Sub Divisional Tehsil Complex at Fazilka undertaken at
an estimated cost of 350.00 lac.
Swimming Pool and Club House:
Construction of Swimming Pool and Club House at Urban Estate, Phase-III,
Budget Provision of Rs. 62711.00 lac for acquisition of land at Khanna,
Nawanshahr, Gurdaspur, Sujjanpur, Ferozepur, Zirakpur and Jalandhar.
Budget Provision of Rs. 16155.00 lac for carrying out development work
at various Urban Estates.
Budget Provision of Rs. 5070.00 lac for construction of houses during the
year 2006-07.
Land Allotment - During 2005-06 land allotted to 25 schools, 12 sites to
PSEB for installation of Power Grid Sub Station, 2 sites for dispensaries.
Land Allotment - 48 institutional sites, 9 sites for nursing home and
156 LIG houses would be allotted during the year 2006-07
Investment Opportunities Offered
·Developing shopping malls/multiplexes
·Creating commercial officer
·Establishing integrated residential education
institutions
·Setting up supper specialty hospitals
PUDA's new policy initiatives
·Rate of interest on half yearly/yearly installments
reduced by 3%
·Penalty on late payment of installments reduced.
·Building by laws simplified
·Procedure for change of land use simplified
·Conversion of trade in commercial sites permitted.
·Land allotment for setting up of old age homes, schools
for deaf/dumb/blind/handicapped /mentally retarded/Pingalwara. Lunatics
hospitals, Nari Niketan.
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