The Chandigarh administration has proposed major changes to the city’s Master Plan to make better use of limited land as the population continues to grow rapidly. The plan suggests higher-density development, taller buildings, and more flexibility in building design.
This marks a clear shift from existing rules, which currently do not allow any increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR), ground coverage, or building height for commercial and institutional projects, in order to avoid pressure on infrastructure.
The revised plan has been sent for approval to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The administration is also looking to update the Master Plan 2031 as part of a wider push by the central government to improve the ease of doing business in India.
