GMADA Public Notice
Public notice regarding Rasool,Kansal,Rajgarh,Majra,Kartaarpur,Takipur,Husiarpur.
Overview of the Public Notice
The Land Acquisition Collector, Urban Development Department, Punjab has issued a public notice regarding public hearings for the proposed acquisition of land for the Eco City-4 Residential Project in the GMADA area. The hearings are being conducted as part of the Social Impact Assessment process under Section 5 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act, 2013).
Villages Covered
The notice concerns affected landowners and families in the following villages:
- Kartaarpur
- Rajgad
- Kunsala
- Boothgad
These villages are connected with the proposed land acquisition for the Eco City-4 Residential Project.
Public Hearing Under Section 5
Section 5 of the RFCTLARR Act provides for a public hearing during the Social Impact Assessment process. The purpose is to give affected families and landowners an opportunity to present their views about the proposed acquisition and its possible social impact. According to the notice, the hearings will involve the Land Acquisition Collector along with members associated with the Social Impact Assessment process.
Public Hearing Schedule
The schedule clearly visible in the notice includes:
| S.no. | Village Name | Date & Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kartaarpur,Rajgad | 5 August 2026 11:00 AM |
Gurdwara Sahib, Kartaarpur |
| 2. | Kunsala | 6 August 2026 11:00 AM |
Gurdwara Sahib, Kunsala |
| 3. | Boothgad | 6 August 2026 2:00 PM |
Gurdwara Sahib, Boothgad |
Rajgad Hearing
Rajgarh is specifically listed as one of the affected villages in the notice. However, in the scanned/OCR text provided, the corresponding date, time and venue for Rajgarh are not clearly readable. For publication, the Rajgad schedule should be checked from the original scanned notice rather than inferred from the neighbouring table rows.
What Can Affected Landowners Do?
Affected landowners can attend the relevant public hearing and present their views regarding the proposed land acquisition. Issues raised may relate to matters such as:
- impact on affected land and families
- livelihood or community impact
- local access and infrastructure
- social consequences of the proposed acquisition
- other concerns relevant to the Social Impact Assessment
The hearing is intended to ensure that these views can form part of the SIA process before the acquisition moves to later statutory stages.
What Does Section 5 Mean?
This notice relates to an early stage of the land-acquisition process. A Section 5 public hearing does not mean that the land has been finally acquired. A simplified sequence may involve: Social Impact Assessment → Section 5 Public Hearing → Expert Group Review under Section 7 → Consideration under Section 8 → Further Acquisition Proceedings Additional statutory stages may follow before an acquisition award, compensation and possession.
What Should Landowners Check?
Landowners in Kartaarpur, Rajgad, Kunsala and Boothgad should carefully follow the official Eco City-4 notifications and verify:
- their village
- Khasra number
- land area proposed for acquisition
- public-hearing details
- subsequent Section 7 and Section 8 notices
- compensation and rehabilitation provisions
- land-pooling options, if subsequently offered
- any later amendment or court order affecting their land
A village being named in the notice does not automatically mean that every parcel of land in that village is included.
Geography of the Named Villages
The villages addressed in this notice—Rasool, Kunsala, Rajgad, Majra, Kartaarpur, Takipur, and Husiarpur—are situated within SAS Nagar district, which is part of the Greater Mohali region in Punjab, India. The area is characterized by rapid transformation, as GMADA aims to incorporate these villages into planned urban sectors. As urban infrastructure projects advance, the geographical landscape of the region is evolving, influenced by planning frameworks like the Aerotropolis Extension.
History and Development of the Area
Historically, Rasool, Kunsala, Rajgad, Majra, Kartaarpur, Takipur, and Husiarpur were primarily agricultural villages. In recent years, GMADA has implemented policies to facilitate a transition from agriculture to urban development through systematic land acquisition. This public notice informs stakeholders about the current status of these acquisitions, which are closely tied to initiatives such as the Aerotropolis Extension and Ecocity-4, aimed at modernizing the area. A timeline of developments outlines various stages of land acquisition proposals starting from July 2026.
Significance of the Notice
GMADA is proposing to acquire land in Kartarpur, Rajgarh, Kansala and Boothgarh for the Eco City-4 Residential Project. Before the acquisition moves further, affected landowners are being given an opportunity to explain their concerns and views through public hearings.
Practical Details of the Public Notice
- Document Date: July 17, 2026
For more information and complete details, click on “Open Original Document” to view the official source.