Chandigarh, Jan. 11 -- Industrialists and commercial owners in the city may soon get relief from steep penalties imposed on building violations, with the UT administration moving to amend the Capital of Punjab (Development and Regulation) Act.

The administration has sent a proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), seeking amendments to the Act, which, once approved by Parliament, would empower Chandigarh to rationalise penalties at its own level.

At present, more than 5,000 notices related to building violations are pending in the city, largely involving industrial units and commercial properties. Officials said that following the amendment, penalties in all these cases, as well as future violations, could be rationalised.

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