Mohali, Feb. 19 -- Mohali deputy commissioner (DC) Aashika Jain has urged residents of unauthorised colonies to complete the registration of plots in before the Punjab government's deadline of February 28. The policy, introduced to provide relief to plot-holders with land up to 500 square yards, allows them to register their plots without obtaining no objection certificates (NOCs) from housing and urban development and local bodies departments.

Highlighting the necessity, the DC stated that as per the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Act, which came into effect on December 1, 2024; a new provision-Section 20 (5)-was introduced to facilitate this registration. To ensure maximum benefit, all sub-registrars and joint sub...