Acquistion of land for setting up Pocket E,F,G,H,I and J of Aerotropolis Project at SAS Nagar.

Overview

The Land Acquisition Collector, Urban Development Department, Punjab, has issued a public notice regarding the ongoing land acquisition process for the establishment of Aerotropolis Pockets E, F, G, H, I and J in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (S.A.S. Nagar). The notice has been issued under Section 16(5) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. As part of the process, public hearings will be conducted for affected families from the villages whose land is covered by the proposed acquisition.

Public Hearing for Affected Families

The hearings will be conducted by the Administrator (R&R)-cum-Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Mohali. Affected families can attend the hearing on the date and time specified for their respective village and present their views regarding the proposed land acquisition. The hearings will be held at the Gurdwara Sahib of the respective village.

Hearing Schedule

According to the notice, the hearings are scheduled as follows:

21 January 2026

Time: 11:30 AM Venue: Gurdwara Sahib of the concerned village

23 January 2026

Time: 11:00 AM Venue: Gurdwara Sahib of the concerned village

23 January 2026

Time: 12:30 PM Venue: Gurdwara Sahib of the concerned village

28 January 2026

Time: 11:00 AM Venue: Gurdwara Sahib of the concerned village

28 January 2026

Time: 12:30 PM Venue: Gurdwara Sahib of the concerned village

30 January 2026

Time: 11:30 AM Venue: Gurdwara Sahib of the concerned village

02 February 2026

Time: 11:00 AM Venue: Gurdwara Sahib of the concerned village

02 February 2026

Time: 12:30 PM Venue: Gurdwara Sahib of the concerned village The scanned notice lists the village names alongside these hearing slots, but several names are unclear because of the OCR quality of the provided copy. They should therefore be verified against the original GMADA/Punjab notice before publication rather than reproduced inaccurately.

Opportunity to Present Views

The public hearing provides affected families an opportunity to appear at the specified venue and present their views regarding the proposed acquisition. Affected persons should attend at the specified date and time for their village so that their views can be placed before the concerned authority.

Geography

The targeted land parcels are situated within SAS Nagar, which is commonly known as Mohali, situated in the district of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. These areas encompass specific sectors and villages that are managed by GMADA. Although the notice does not provide detailed boundary descriptions, the regions identified as pockets E through J are planned zones within the Aerotropolis development. They are strategically located near existing major transportation corridors, including regional roads and rail links, with proximity to Chandigarh International Airport, facilitating logistics and commercial integration. The land in these pockets is currently primarily rural and agricultural, but is slated for phased development to accommodate the urban infrastructure envisioned in the master plan.

History and Development

The current phase of land acquisition stems from a series of notices issued from late 2025 onward. GMADA has released notices numbered 188, 167, 276, 333, 169, and 136, each progressively covering the same or adjoining sectors involved in the Aerotropolis Project. These notices document a systematic process of land procurement that supports the gradual implementation of the master plan. The recent January 2026 notice confirms that the initiative is expanding to include additional parcels within pockets E to J, moving the project closer to actual development activities. Historically, the Aerotropolis aims to transform this region into an economic hub featuring industrial parks, urban infrastructure, and logistics zones, reflecting a long-term vision for regional growth. The land acquisition process indicates a measured approach, ensuring landowners are engaged as development phases move forward, and existing rural land is being integrated into the urban fabric.

Significance

Acquiring land in these pockets is crucial for the successful establishment of the Aerotropolis as a premier economic zone. The development is designed to capitalize on proximity to the Chandigarh International Airport and existing transportation infrastructure, positioning SAS Nagar as a regional hub for business and industry. The master plan includes dedicated industrial, commercial, and urban development zones that are expected to stimulate economic activity, attract investment, and generate employment opportunities across various sectors. The phased land acquisition demonstrates GMADA’s strategic approach to assembling contiguous parcels necessary for large-scale infrastructure projects, minimizing disruptions while paving the way for integrated urban growth. The project aligns with regional development objectives to modernize infrastructure and facilitate sustainable economic expansion.

Practical Details

• Notice Date: January 01, 2026

For further details about this notice, residents are encouraged to consult official updates