Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA)

	Punjab-The Destination
	PUDA-The Promoter
	PUDA's Mission
	Periphery Policy
	Puda's Objectives
	Acts, Rules And Regulations
	Mode of Allotment
	PUDA and Private Participation
	Mode of Participation
	Procedure for Assigning Projects
	Contact point

Punjab- The Destination

Punjab located in the north west part of India has an area of 50362 Sq.Km, population of 20.2 million in 1991 with SDP growth of 13.63%. The state has well laid out physical infrastructure in terms of power, telecom, roads, railways and airports. The state has a stable political regime and a responsive local administration. The Green Revolution ushered in the sixties triggered rapid development and growth in the urban areas. The state has a high productivity rate with a congenial business atmosphere that encourages further growth in the urban areas.

Puda- The Promoter

Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) is an apex institution established in July 1995 for the development of balanced urban growth in the State of Punjab. PUDA is committed to provide planned residential, commercial and industrial spaces incorporating the latest state of the art technology and town planning norms.

Puda's Mission:

DEVELOPMENT WORKS

 TOWN PLANNING AND RELATED MATTERS

PRIVATE PARTICIPATIONS

MODE OF PARTICIPATION

      For conducting pre-feasibility studies and preparing detailed project reports, PUDA has already short-listed panel of eminent consultants dealing with real estate development and other urban development related issues.

       PUDA is looking for a number of alternative development models involving reputed developers and builders. The development strategy  envisages outright sale of land, formation of joint venture  companies , setting up of Special Purpose Vehicles for  development of infrastructure on BOT/BOOT model or  development of projects on turn-key basis etc. The mode of participation may vary from project to project  and would be decided after evaluating the offers based on the advice of the consultants as well as discussions with potential investors.

PROCEDURE FOR ASSIGNING PROJECTS

   Assigning the projects for  private sector  participation would be based on a transparent system. The projects would be offered after a detailed  techno- economic feasibility studies to ensure that it meets the socio economic objectives. The selection of the co- promoter for private  participation  would be based on a objective criteria viz the financial strength , capability and experience of the co-promoters in handling large area development projects. The projects will be finally offered through a process of competitive bidding among pre-qualified developers / co-promoters  who meet the above criteria.  The bids received would be evaluated by a high powered committee constituted by the State Government duly assisted by the consultants. Suggestions from potential investors  regarding the process of selection of co-promoter and the mode of bidding are welcome.

Puda's Objectives

Acts, Rules And Regulations

1. The Punjab Regional And Town Planning And Development Act,1995 ( Punjab Act No.11 Of 1995)

- The Punjab Regional And Town Planning And Development (General) Rules, 1995.

- The Punjab Urban Planning And Development Authority (Building) Rules 1996.

2. The Punjab Apartment Ownership Act,1995( Punjab Act No.13 Of 1995)

3 The Punjab Apartment And Property Regulation Act, 1995( Punjab Act No.14 Of 1995).

- The Punjab Apartment And Property Regulation Rules,1995.

Note : For copy of the complete Act and Rules Regulations, you may write to Public Relation Officer,  PUNJAB URBAN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,  
PUDA BHAVAN SECTOR 62 SAS NAGAR MOHALI,INDIA  
Enquiries:PBXNOS: +91-172-2215308,310,311  2215202,204,206

Mode of Allotment

Punjab Urban Planning & Development Authority advertises the schemes for allotment of Residential Plots, Commercial, Institutional Sites, buildup houses in its various Urban Estates in the Press. These advertisements shall be displayed on the internet from time to time. Interested persons may apply to response to the advertisement

Puda And Private Participation

In keeping with the current economic thinking PUDA has taken major steps to promote private participation in urban development. So far the thrust of private participation has been in licensing of private colonies. Private individuals and companies who wish to develop land into a colony are required to obtain a licence under the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act, 1995.So far PUDA has licensed 162 colonies covering 2741.99255 acres of land .

      PUDA has also involved private builders in provision of housing. Four sites measuring 15.81 acres were allotted in 1998 to private builders for construction of multi storeyed apartments.

      PUDA is also encouraging people to form Co-operative Societies to take land and build houses themselves. In order to encourage intensive utilisation of land Co-op.Societies are given land for multi storeyed housing only and not for plotted development. Land for Co-op. Societies is attractively priced as compared to land for individual plots.

      PUDA encourages private participation in the development of prime sites offered to PUDA under the Optimum Utilisation of Vacant Govt. Lands scheme.

DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING OF GOVT. LAND UNDER THE OUVGL SCHEMES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS. 
  
        The Government of Punjab in the year 1997 approved the scheme of Optimum Utilisation of Vacant Government Lands. The scheme envisages the marketing of prime vacant and unutilised Urban and Sub-urban Government lands in various cities and towns for raising additional resources for urban regeneration and development projects. The revenue generated from this scheme is credited to the Punjab Infrastructure Fund. This dedicated fund is meant to be utilised for improving physical infrastructure  and other civic amenities in the State. PUDA is the vehicle for implementation of this scheme. Since the inception of the scheme in 1997, PUDA has been transferred 89 sites in various towns and cities such as Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Moga, Patiala, Pathankot, Malout, Bathinda etc. Out of the sites approved for transfer 41 sites have been tentatively evaluated. The estimated value of these is Rs. 373 crores.
 

THE PUNJAB APARTMENT OWNERSHIP ACT, 1995

      This Act provides for ownership of an individual apartment in a building together with the undivided interest in the common areas and facilities. It also provides for setup of Societies for management of common areas and facilities.

      Before this Act into force it was not possible for different apartments in the same building to be owned by different people.
 

     The development of a new city centre Sector 62, SAS Nagar would also be a major opportunity for private sector participation.
 

NEW CITY CENTRE, SAS NAGAR SECTOR 62

      Sector 62 in SAS Nagar (Mohali) has been earmarked for development of a commercial centre. This Sector is ideally located and enjoys excellence linkages to Chandigarh. It is also close to the main centre of attraction in SAS Nagar mainly Cricket Stadium of Punjab Cricket Association. About 60 acres of this Sector is under leisure valley and it is to be developed as a green space for leisure activities. Some portions of the Sector have already been used by a Gurdwara, Bus Stand, some buildings of the Punjab School Education Board and Police housing. About 10 acres of land have been allotted for the construction of a multi speciality hospital to a leading Health care group of the country. The major part of the Sector comprising more than 200 acres including the leisure valley is still available for development.

      PUDA has engaged an international consultant M/s CB Richard Ellis Ltd. to prepare a development-cum-marketing plan for the Sector. Their analysis shows tremendous commercial potential in the Sector and their first report proposes the development mix of Govt. Offices,formal retail, informal retail, corporate offices, a civic centre and small component of high value residential development.

      The recommendations of the consultant are being examined by PUDA and the development work in the sector is expected to start within 1999. The main attraction that the City Centre will offer as compared to the existing commercial areas of Chandigarh would be innovative architecture. a balanced mix of office, commercial and leisure activities and ownership of apartments in buildings which has become possible due to Punjab Apartment Ownership Act, 1995. Corporate who invest in this sector will be able to own the office space they require. In case their needs are large enough to have independent buildings of their own, they would have a great deal of freedom in development the architectural concept as opposed to the rigid frame work presently in force in Chandigarh.

      The chief attraction of the new city centre will be an informal retail -cum-leisure area which would add vitality not only to this sector but to all of Mohali and Chandigarh. PUDA expects it to become a favourite destination to people from Chandigarh and Mohali in the years to come. 

        A policy frame work to create high quality urban infrastructure including real estate components such as integrated townships, shopping malls, luxury hotels, IT parks, software parks, leisure and entertainment facilities etc. is in place.

Mode of Participation

For conducting pre-feasibility studies and preparing detailed project reports PUDA has already shortlisted a panel of eminent consultants dealing with real estate development and other urban development related issues.

PUDA is looking for a number of alternative development models involving reputed developers and builders. The development strategy envisages outright sale of land, formation of joint venture companies , setting up of Special Purpose Vehicles for development of infrastructure on BOT/BOOT model or development of projects on turn key basis etc. The mode of participation may vary from project to project and would be decided after evaluating the offers based on the advice of the consultants as well as discussions with potential investors.

Procedure For Assigning Projects

Assigning the projects for private sector participation would be based on a transparent system. The projects would be offered after a detailed techno- economic feasibility studies to ensure that it meets the socio economic objectives. The selection of the co- promoter for private participation would be based on a objective criteria viz the financial strength , capability and experience of the co-promoters in handling large area development projects. The projects will be finally offered through a process of competitive bidding among pre-qualified developers/co-promoters who meet the above criteria. The bids received would be evaluated by a high powered committee constituted by the State Government duly assisted by the consultants. Suggestions from potential investors regarding the process of selection of co-promoter and the mode of bidding are welcome.

Contact point

 

Office Address

For More Details visit at:
http://puda.nic.in/