Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh Thursday announced relief to allottees of sectors 76 to 80 from GMADA in the long-pending enhancement charges issue.
According to Singh, GMADA had earlier issued notices demanding Rs 3,164 per square yard from the allottees. But after reviewing the matter, GMADA has now reduced the enhancement rate by Rs 839 per square metre and now the allotees have to pay Rs 2,325 per square yard which is a big relief and could save each allottee lakhs of rupees.
Speaking at a press conference, the MLA said, “For the past 15–20 years, some leaders of Mohali have misled people for their own political gain, resulting in huge losses to residents. When GMADA initially issued enhancement notices, these leaders who were in power stopped the delivery of the notices so that people wouldn’t question them. As a result, the amount ballooned with interest over time.”
He emphasised that his efforts have led to a breakthrough meeting with GMADA chief administrator Vishesh Sarangal, where it was agreed to drastically reduce the enhancement charges for the affected sectors.
The MLA added, “No penalty or interest will be charged from those who haven’t deposited the amount yet, and those who have already paid the penalty will either get a refund or an adjustment.”
Singh blamed former minister Balbir Sidhu for the financial burden on residents, claiming that enhancement notices were blocked for political advantage during his 15-year tenure as MLA. “The amount tripled from 2008 to 2025. I have always stood by the people of Mohali, and it was my duty to reduce their financial burden,” he said.
The MLA appealed to all allottees of sectors 76–80 to deposit the revised amount at the earliest to avoid further interest, saying that this is the time to act. “Relief has been given now, make sure you benefit from it.”
