Mohali, New Chandigarh, Zirakpur or Panchkula: who approves what

• Chandigarh is a Union Territory; property matters run through the Estate Office and the Chandigarh Housing Board.
• Mohali, including Airport Road, Aerocity and IT City, is under GMADA and Punjab RERA.
• New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) is also planned by GMADA.
• Zirakpur and Kharar are Punjab municipal areas; projects register with Punjab RERA.
• Panchkula is in Haryana, under HSVP and Haryana RERA.

Himachal Pradesh

In Himachal, land transfers to non-agriculturists are restricted by Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972. Real estate projects register with HP RERA, and towns such as Shimla have their own development plans.

Where to check

• Punjab RERA: rera.punjab.gov.in
• Haryana RERA: haryanarera.gov.in
• GMADA: gmada.gov.in
• HSVP: hsvphry.org.in
• Chandigarh Housing Board: chbonline.in

This explainer is general information, not legal or financial advice. Rules and fees change; check the official source before acting.