New Chandigarh Land Survey Puts 16 Villages Under High Court Watch
MOHALI, August 31, 2026: The issue of identifying forest land across 16 villages in the New Chandigarh area has come under the direct monitoring of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court has directed authorities to conduct a survey and submit a report on the actual status of forest land by September 14, 2026.
The development is important for landowners and prospective buyers as questions have been raised over property transactions involving land that may fall under the forest category.
High Court Seeks Ground-Level Survey Report
The court has asked authorities to establish the actual status of land in the identified villages through a detailed survey and demarcation exercise.
The exercise is expected to compare existing revenue records with the ground situation to determine whether parcels classified or claimed as agricultural or residential land could actually fall within forest land.
Questions Raised Over Property Deals
Complaints have emerged alleging that some property dealers and suspected land intermediaries are assuring potential buyers that land likely to be identified as forest land could eventually be shown as agricultural or residential land during the demarcation process.
These allegations have not been officially confirmed.
For buyers, however, the issue highlights the importance of checking land records and the legal status of a property before entering into a transaction.
New Chandigarh Land Deals Face Greater Scrutiny
Officials and local residents have raised concerns that transactions could become complicated if a parcel purchased as agricultural or residential land is subsequently identified as forest land.
The classification of land can have a major impact on its saleability, registration, construction permissions and market value.
The administration has also indicated that registries of properties in the 16 villages are currently closed. While private parties may enter into agreements or pay advance amounts, buyers have been advised to remain cautious until the survey establishes the actual status of the land.
Revenue Records to Be Matched With Actual Land
Local residents have called for the survey to include old revenue records, maps and other land documents along with physical verification.
A transparent demarcation process could help establish which parcels are genuinely agricultural, residential or forest land and reduce the possibility of future ownership and construction disputes.
September 14 Report Could Be Crucial for Buyers
The report to be submitted before the High Court on September 14 could provide greater clarity on the status of forest land across the 16 villages.
For people considering property purchases in New Chandigarh, the development is a reminder that land classification should be verified before making any financial commitment.