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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has once again deferred its decision regarding the conversion of leasehold commercial and industrial properties in Chandigarh. Labeling it as a "significant policy shift," the MHA has chosen to await further details before making a final call.
In the recent affidavit presented to the Supreme Court concerning the Charanjeet Kaur versus estate office case, the MHA emphasized that the decision would be made "at the right juncture." The ministry elaborated, "The proposal from the Chandigarh administration underwent thorough scrutiny. However, it lacks specific details and necessitates further information from the Union Territory (UT) and other concerned ministries. Given the gravity of transitioning industrial and commercial plots from leasehold to freehold, the decision will be made after evaluating all pertinent facts."
Furthermore, in relation to the proposed amendment in the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act, 1952, which pertains to the revision of penalties in cases of building violations and misuse of premises in Chandigarh, the MHA's affidavit highlighted, "Inter-departmental discussions are in progress, and necessary legislative modifications will be made in accordance with the law."
The Supreme Court, on August 1, 2023, noted that the Union government had not provided an affidavit in response to the compliance affidavit submitted by the UT Chandigarh. Consequently, the apex court directed the MHA to present the affidavit within a month. In response, the MHA clarified that the affidavits submitted by the Chandigarh administration on September 14, 2022, and February 9, 2023, represented the views of the MHA, Government of India (GoI), and the UT Administration, Chandigarh. For the residents of Chandigarh, this delay feels all too familiar, as they eagerly await a resolution on these pressing matters.
Previously, in February, the MHA had informed the Supreme Court that the issue of conversion was being actively considered and was nearing its final stages. This statement was in response to the Supreme Court's directive, which had granted the MHA a three-month window to resolve the issues at hand.
To recall, a pivotal meeting took place on August 8, 2022, following the Supreme Court's order dated July 18, 2022. This meeting, between the UT adviser and the joint secretary (UT) of the MHA, was convened to deliberate on the matter.
In conclusion, the ongoing saga of leasehold conversion in Chandigarh continues as the MHA seeks more comprehensive data. While the ministry assures that the decision will be made considering all relevant factors, the city's residents remain in anticipation.
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