Chandigarh, March 28 -- A joint forum of Chandigarhs industrial associations, comprising 10 prominent industrial and commercial bodies, has once again raised their long-standing demands for the conversion of leasehold industrial plots to freehold and higher floor area ratio (FAR) permissions.

In a press conference held on Wednesday, members of the forum expressed frustration over the lack of progress on several critical issues plaguing the industrial sector, despite repeated promises.

The conversion of leasehold industrial plots to freehold has remained a long-pending demand, with industrialists facing uncertainty due to the unresolved nature of this issue. The forum members emphasised that despite assurances from the government, no con...