Section 5 Hearing: 7 Villages, Aerotropolis Roads, Aug 25 धारा 5 सुनवाई: 7 गाँव, एरोट्रोपोलिस सड़कें, 25 अगस्त ਧਾਰਾ 5 ਸੁਣਵਾਈ: 7 ਪਿੰਡ, ਏਅਰੋਟਰੋਪੋਲਿਸ ਸੜਕਾਂ, 25 ਅਗਸਤ

Who is affected

This notice affects landowners and residents of seven villages in SAS Nagar district: Rasulpur, Kansal, Rajgarh, Majra, Kartarpur, Takipur, and Husiarpur. According to the document, land is being acquired from these villages for the construction of vertical and horizontal roads as part of the Aerotropolis township project.

The document contains extensive tabular data listing individual khewat holders (landowners) with their khasra numbers and land parcels. While the full list runs to dozens of entries across all seven villages, the notice makes clear that any person with an interest in the land — whether as owner, tenant, or claimant — has the right to appear and file objections.

Investors and dealers tracking Aerotropolis development should note that this acquisition affects infrastructure connectivity within the township. The roads in question are described as "vertical and horizontal" — likely referring to the grid of sector-connecting roads that will determine plot accessibility and, ultimately, market values once the township is operational.

Timing and deadlines

The hearings are scheduled for August 25, 2026, with two sessions:

- 11:00 AM: Rasulpur, Kansal, Rajgarh, Majra - 2:00 PM: Kartarpur, Takipur, Husiarpur

The document specifies that these are Section 5 hearings under the Punjab Regional & Town Planning and Development Act 2013. Section 5 hearings are the first formal opportunity for affected parties to raise objections after the initial notification of intent to acquire land. The Land Acquisition Collector will hear objections and suggestions in person on this date.

No explicit deadline for written submissions is mentioned in the visible portions of the document, but the notice emphasizes in-person appearance. Landowners who cannot attend in person should contact the office immediately to understand whether written objections will be accepted and, if so, by what date.

Where and how

Hearings will be held at the Office of the Land Acquisition Collector, Urban Development Department, PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62, SAS Nagar (Mohali).

The document provides contact details: - Email: ycsohspunjab@gmail.com - Phone: Not clearly legible in the scanned image, but the office is located in Sector 62, a well-known administrative hub in Mohali.

Affected parties are instructed to appear in person at the specified time for their village. The notice does not detail what documents to bring, but standard practice in Section 5 hearings requires: - Proof of ownership (registry, mutation records, khasra girdawari) - Identity proof - Any evidence supporting objections (e.g., alternate route proposals, valuation reports, claims of hardship)

The document is issued in Punjabi with some English administrative text. Landowners who are not fluent in Punjabi should consider bringing a translator or legal representative, as the proceedings will likely be conducted in Punjabi.

What you should do

If you own land in any of the seven villages listed, or if you are a tenant, lessee, or have any other interest in the affected parcels:

1. Verify your inclusion: Cross-check your khasra number and khewat details against the tabular list in the full notice. The document contains dozens of entries; if your land is listed, you are directly affected.

2. Attend the hearing: Appear in person at the Land Acquisition Collector's office, Sector 62, SAS Nagar, on August 25, 2026, at the time specified for your village (11:00 AM or 2:00 PM). This is your statutory right under Section 5 of the Punjab Act.

3. Prepare your objections: If you oppose the acquisition or dispute the area/boundaries being acquired, prepare a written statement of objections. Common grounds include: - The land is not required for the stated public purpose - The acquisition will cause undue hardship (e.g., loss of livelihood, displacement) - The boundaries or area measurements are incorrect - Alternate routes or land parcels are available that would cause less disruption

4. Engage legal counsel: Section 5 hearings are procedural but consequential. If the Collector overrules your objections, the next opportunity to challenge the acquisition is in court, which is costlier and slower. A lawyer experienced in land acquisition can help frame objections in legally sound terms.

5. Document everything: Bring copies of all documents you submit, and request a written acknowledgment of your appearance and objections from the Collector's office.

For investors and dealers: this notice does not directly affect plot buyers or LOI holders in Aerotropolis pockets, but it signals that GMADA is moving forward with infrastructure development. Road construction timelines will determine when pockets become accessible and, therefore, when resale markets activate. Monitor subsequent notices for Section 9 (award of compensation) and Section 10 (possession) to gauge the actual pace of land handover.

Tabular details

The document contains a hearing schedule table and extensive land records tables. Below is the hearing schedule:

The document also contains detailed land records tables listing khewat numbers, khasra numbers, landowner names, and areas for each village. Due to the volume of data (dozens of entries per village), these are not fully reproduced here. Affected parties should obtain the full notice from GMADA's office or website to verify their specific parcels.

Background and context

The Aerotropolis township, anchored by Chandigarh International Airport, is GMADA's flagship project to create a planned urban hub in SAS Nagar. The project spans nine pockets (A-I) and requires extensive land acquisition from surrounding villages.

This notice pertains to infrastructure — specifically, the vertical and horizontal roads that will form the internal circulation network of the township. These roads are distinct from the external connectivity (NH-7, airport link roads) and are essential for making individual pockets accessible and functional.

The seven villages named in this notice — Rasulpur, Kansal, Rajgarh, Majra, Kartarpur, Takipur, and Husiarpur — are located in the Aerotropolis zone. Some of these villages have been subject to earlier acquisition notices for pocket development; this notice appears to focus on the road corridors that will connect those pockets.

Section 5 of the Punjab Regional & Town Planning and Development Act 2013 is the equivalent of Section 4 under the older Land Acquisition Act 1894. It is the stage at which the government formally declares its intent to acquire land and invites objections. After Section 5, the process moves to Section 9 (determination of compensation) and Section 10 (taking possession). The timeline from Section 5 to possession typically ranges from 12 to 36 months, depending on the volume of objections and litigation.

GMADA has been issuing Section 5 notices in batches over the past two years as it works through the Aerotropolis land acquisition. This notice, dated August 2026, suggests that road infrastructure is now a priority — a positive signal for investors, as roads are a prerequisite for pocket handover and plot delivery.