

Unique identity of Chandigarh - Draft amendments to the master plan
The Issue
The proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan- 31, are unsubstantiated by any prerequisite studies of infrastructure,traffic, holding capacity,environment etc.They do not follow the recommendations of the Heritage Committee or the earlier Supreme court ruling to uphold the Master plan 31 and retain the character of the city of Chandigarh while planning for future growth.The Master Plan -31 is a comprehensive document outlining the way forward for the future of Chandigarh in alignment with its ethos of Sun, Space and Verdure , Man in Nature and the low rise built form scaled to Man with its architectural style and Urban design considerations. It was designed as a finite city, already reaching its population density and under pressure in its landlocked capacity . This unnecessary population influx should be taken care of in the neighbouring areas itself and a regional level plan is called for . Whereas the 2026 amendments recommended for proposed high rise structures, increased density, and increased FAR will impact the city drastically in innumerable ways that cannot be considered beneficial . Do we want another Zirakpur ? If you want the city of Chandigarh to retain its green,low / medium rise architecture, self sustaining sectors, ,livability factor and it's beautiful quality of life that gives its unique identity and global recognition Do sign this petition to stop random ,unjustified development as put forth in the amendments 2026 .


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The Issue
The proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan- 31, are unsubstantiated by any prerequisite studies of infrastructure,traffic, holding capacity,environment etc.They do not follow the recommendations of the Heritage Committee or the earlier Supreme court ruling to uphold the Master plan 31 and retain the character of the city of Chandigarh while planning for future growth.The Master Plan -31 is a comprehensive document outlining the way forward for the future of Chandigarh in alignment with its ethos of Sun, Space and Verdure , Man in Nature and the low rise built form scaled to Man with its architectural style and Urban design considerations. It was designed as a finite city, already reaching its population density and under pressure in its landlocked capacity . This unnecessary population influx should be taken care of in the neighbouring areas itself and a regional level plan is called for . Whereas the 2026 amendments recommended for proposed high rise structures, increased density, and increased FAR will impact the city drastically in innumerable ways that cannot be considered beneficial . Do we want another Zirakpur ? If you want the city of Chandigarh to retain its green,low / medium rise architecture, self sustaining sectors, ,livability factor and it's beautiful quality of life that gives its unique identity and global recognition Do sign this petition to stop random ,unjustified development as put forth in the amendments 2026 .


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Petition created on 29 June 2026