Master plan · Chandigarh
Master Plan of Chandigarh
See Chandigarh's master plan mapped on the ground, compare it with satellite imagery, and find the zone of your property — with the plan documents and the building rules that apply in Chandigarh.
See the mapped master plan
The Chandigarh plan sits at its true place on the map, from the whole planning area down to a single street.
Compare it with the ground
Drag the Compare divider across the plan, or fade it with the opacity slider, to check it against satellite imagery of what is there today.
Find the zone of your property
Search for your locality or landmark. The pin lands on the plan, and the colour under it is the land use the plan gives that ground.
Which plan applies in Chandigarh today
Chandigarh is governed by the Chandigarh Master Plan 2031, notified by the UT Administration in 2015. In September 2026 the Administration approved the plan's first set of amendments, which still have to be formally notified. Houses and other buildings must follow the Chandigarh Building Rules (Urban) 2017 with their amendments, the sector zoning plans and the architectural controls. The Phase I heritage areas are protected by the Edict of Chandigarh and the Capitol Complex's World Heritage status. The Estate Office approves building plans through Chandigarh's online building plan approval system.
The plan on our map
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Chandigarh Master Plan 2031
Master plan documents
The plans in force, the drafts and the maps, at the authority that publishes them.
Chandigarh Master Plan 2031
in forceThe statutory plan for the whole UT, covering land use, heritage protection, housing and transport up to 2031. The department's page has each chapter as a separate PDF.
Note: Amendments were approved on 18 Sep 2026 (higher FAR for industry and institutions, stilt+5 in parts of Manimajra) but may not yet be notified.
Chandigarh Master Plan 2031 - Land Use chapter
in forceThe chapter on existing and proposed land use for the UT.
Chandigarh Master Plan 2031 - amendments approved (news)
approved, notification pendingA report on the first comprehensive changes to the 2031 plan, approved in September 2026.
Note: Secondary news source; we could not find the amendment notification online.
Read the news reporttribuneindia.comNews report — no official copy was online
Building rules in Chandigarh
What decides how much you may build, how far back from the road and how high: the rules of Chandigarh and of Chandigarh itself, on top of the national codes below.
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Chandigarh Building Rules (Urban), 2017
The building rules for all urban areas of Chandigarh. They say what can be built on residential, commercial and institutional plots.
Chandigarh Building Rules (Urban) amendment of 15 Feb 2021
The latest amendment listed on the department's site. The same page lists the earlier 2018-2019 amendments.
Note: We found no later amendments on the department's website.
Statute of the Land (Edict of Chandigarh)
The founding principles that protect Chandigarh's plan, heritage sectors and character, and guide what may be changed.
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Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Punjab (serving Chandigarh)
The project registration and complaints portal used for Chandigarh projects.
Note: Confirm the arrangement under which Punjab RERA covers Chandigarh before relying on it.
National codes, everywhere in India
National Building Code of India 2016 (SP 7:2016)
The national model code for how buildings are planned, built and made safe. It covers structure, fire and life safety, plumbing, electrical work and accessibility, and states base their building rules on it.
Model Building Bye-Laws 2016
A template set of building bye-laws. States and cities adapt it into their own rules on setbacks, FAR, parking, green building and approval steps.
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Larger real-estate projects and agents must register with the state RERA. The Act sets builders' obligations and gives buyers a fast way to file complaints.
Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021
Design standards that make buildings and public spaces usable by persons with disabilities, older people and children. The RPwD rules make them binding for many buildings.
Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines 2014
National guidance on preparing master and development plans. It includes the land-use categories and amenity standards that most state plans follow.
Eco Niwas Samhita 2018 (Energy Conservation Building Code - Residential)
An energy-efficiency code for homes. It limits heat gain through walls, roofs and windows, encourages daylight and ventilation, and states adopt it into their bye-laws.
NOCAS - Height clearance NOC around airports
The online system for getting the height No Objection Certificate needed for buildings near civil airports. The height allowed depends on how far the site is from the runway.
National Monuments Authority - NOC near protected monuments
Construction is prohibited within 100 m of a centrally protected monument, and within 300 m it needs NMA permission. This site handles those applications and publishes heritage bye-laws.
Indicative zoning norms · FAR, coverage, height
| Zone | FAR / FSI | Coverage | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Low Density | 0.6 | 30% | 9m |
| Residential Medium Density | 1.2 | 40% | 15m |
| Commercial Sector 17 | 2.0 | 60% | Unrestricted |
| Industrial (Phase I-II) | 1.0 | 50% | 16m |
Indicative norms read off the published plan for Chandigarh. Check the sanctioned document and the building rules above with Chandigarh Administration before relying on them.
Questions about the Chandigarh master plan
Which master plan applies in Chandigarh?
The Chandigarh Master Plan 2031, notified in 2015. The amendments approved in September 2026 take effect only once they are formally notified.
Can I add floors to my house in Chandigarh?
Only within the limits set by the Chandigarh Building Rules (Urban) 2017, your sector's zoning plan and the architectural controls for your house type. The Phase I heritage sectors are more restricted.
Who sanctions building plans in Chandigarh?
The Chandigarh Administration's Estate Office, and applications are filed online. Plans must follow the approved zoning plan for the site.
Indori Zameen is an informative platform, not an official record. Every link and status on this page was checked on 28 September 2026; plans and rules change by notification, so confirm with the authority — and a registered architect — before you buy or build.