GMADA Public Notice
Farmers and Landowners are invited to offer their land under Land Pooling Scheme and Avail Huge Benefits.
Overview
The Government of Punjab announced a Land Pooling Scheme in June 2025 to support planned urban development and encourage affordable housing. Under the notice, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) and the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) invited farmers and landowners to offer their land for the development of new urban estates. Instead of receiving only monetary compensation, eligible landowners participating in the scheme may receive a share of developed land in the form of residential, commercial or industrial plots, depending on the applicable category and the amount of land offered. The notice states that the scheme is governed by the Punjab Government's Land Pooling Policy issued through notification dated 4 June 2025.
What Can Landowners Receive?
The benefits depend on the land offered and the category of development. The notice describes separate provisions for residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
Residential Land Pooling
For residential-sector development, the notice lists developed residential plots according to the amount of land pooled. For example, the stated entitlement includes:
- 1 kanal: 150 square yards of developed residential land.
- 2 kanals: 300 square yards.
- 3 kanals: 450 square yards.
- 4 kanals: 500 square yards.
- 5 kanals: 650 square yards.
- 6 kanals: 800 square yards.
- 7 kanals: 950 square yards.
- 8 kanals: 1,000 square yards.
The notice also lists commercial-plot benefits for certain landholding categories. The exact entitlement should be checked against the applicable policy and the official benefit schedule before a landowner makes a decision.
Commercial and Industrial Development
The notice also provides separate benefit schedules for commercial and industrial-sector land pooling. For commercial development, the published schedule lists developed land entitlements ranging from 400 square yards for 2 kanals to 1,600 square yards for 8 kanals. It also refers to Shop-cum-Offices (SCOs) of different sizes and associated Floor Area Ratio (FAR) provisions. For industrial development, the notice states that landowners offering 50 acres may receive 30 acres for plotted development, subject to the applicable policy. These figures are the provisions printed in the June 2025 notice. Landowners should confirm the exact entitlement applicable to their land before proceeding.
Is There Any Financial Support?
The notice states that farmers and landowners who offer their land under the policy will receive a subsistence allowance of ₹30,000 for three years, along with the benefits of a Sahoolat Certificate. Landowners should verify the eligibility conditions and the procedure for receiving these benefits from the relevant development authority.
Which Areas Are Mentioned in the Notice?
The notice identifies areas where land pooling is proposed for setting up new urban estates in the planning areas of S.A.S. Nagar, Rupnagar, Rajpura, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jagraon and Samrala. For GMADA, the listed locations include:
- Sectors 76–80: Residential development, with land details listed for Mauli Baidwan and Sohana.
- Sector 87: Commercial development, with land details listed for Manak Majra and Nanu Majra, among other specified revenue records.
- Sector 101: Industrial development, with land details listed for Dhurali.
- Sector 103: Industrial development, with land details listed for Dhurali and Saneta.
- Sectors 120–124: Residential development, with land details listed for villages including Hasanpur, Hussainpur, Chando Gobindgarh, Manana, Jhampur, Balongi and other specified locations.
Important: The notice lists specific khasra numbers, not necessarily every parcel of land in each named sector or village. A landowner should check the exact village, hadbast number and khasra number against the official records and maps. The notice also states that khasra numbers where Change of Land Use (CLU) has already been granted, or where CLU applications are pending, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in the specified locations.
Where Can Landowners Submit Their Consent Applications?
The notice lists the following submission locations for landowners: For S.A.S. Nagar: Land Acquisition Collector (LAC) Office, Ground Floor, PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62, S.A.S. Nagar. For other listed planning areas: The relevant SDM office in Rupnagar, Rajpura, Fatehgarh Sahib, Jagraon or Samrala, as specified in the notice. Before visiting an office, landowners should confirm the current application procedure, required documents and applicable deadlines with the relevant authority.
What Should Landowners Check First?
Before offering land under the scheme, landowners should:
- Verify the land details. Match the village, hadbast number and khasra number with the notice and official map.
- Understand the entitlement. Check which category applies to the land and what type and size of developed plots may be provided.
- Read the policy conditions. Review the official Land Pooling Policy rather than relying only on the newspaper advertisement.
- Confirm the application process. Contact the relevant LAC or SDM office to check the consent form, documents and submission requirements.
- Keep the records safe. Retain copies of the application, land documents and any acknowledgement received.
The notice also states that changes to khasra details may be made with approval from the competent authority where required by an approved site plan, a clerical error or an amendment.
Official Information
The notice directs readers to the official websites of GMADA and GLADA for details of the areas and maps where urban estates are proposed to be developed:
The notice refers to the Land Pooling Policy issued by the Punjab Government's Department of Housing and Urban Development through notification H-U-H1/45/2025-6HI/759 dated 4 June 2025.
In Simple Words
Punjab's Land Pooling Scheme 2025 invites eligible landowners to offer land for planned urban development. Depending on the applicable category and landholding, participants may receive developed residential, commercial or industrial land, along with the financial and other benefits described in the policy. For landowners, the most important step is to check whether their exact khasra numbers are included, understand the applicable benefits and verify the current process with GMADA or the relevant authority before submitting consent.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the newspaper notice dated 27 June 2025 and is intended for general information. It is not a substitute for the official Land Pooling Policy, notification, approved plans or individual eligibility assessment. Landowners should confirm current requirements directly with the relevant authority. GMADA.in is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by GMADA, PUDA, the Government of Punjab or any government department.