Eco City-4 New Chandigarh: 517.7358 Acres Land Acquisition — Section 11 Notification Explained

Updated: 25 September 2026 · By Manindar Verma, Royals Property Consultant · RERA: PBRERA-CHD04-REA0390

The 517.7358-acre Eco City-4 land story in New Chandigarh has just moved into its next legal stage. Punjab’s Housing & Urban Development Department has issued a Section 11 notification for the Eco City-4 mega residential project. Landowners across four villages — Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, and Boothgarh — now have a 60-day window to raise objections. But before you get excited or confused, here’s the most important thing to understand upfront:

Eco City-4: What Happened Today? — Quick Answer Box

Direct Answer: On 23–24 September 2026, Punjab’s Housing & Urban Development Department, after the Governor’s approval, issued a Section 11 notification under the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, for acquiring 517.7358 acres across four villages in Kharar tehsil for the Eco City-4 residential project. This starts a 60-day objection window — it does not mean the project has launched or that plots are for sale.

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🏙️ What Exactly Is Eco City-4?

Q: What is Eco City-4?
Answer: Eco City-4 is GMADA’s (Greater Mohali Area Development Authority) proposed fourth Eco City residential township, planned in the northern part of the New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) belt. It is currently going through the statutory land acquisition process — meaning it is not yet a built township, but a project for which the government is in the process of acquiring land.

GMADA has already worked on three earlier Eco City projects in New Chandigarh:

• Eco City-1 — roughly 419 acres, fully developed and inhabited township.
• Eco City-2 — roughly 387 acres, developed, with plots already allotted.
• Eco City-3 — around 716 acres, compensation award declared, infrastructure development still pending, launch expected.
• Eco City-4 — currently at the acquisition stage, with a land area reported between 517 and 526 acres.

Here’s a confusion worth clearing up: a “planned township” and a “completed/operational township” are two very different things. Eco City-1 and 2 are complete. Eco City-3 has cleared acquisition and is in the infrastructure stage. Eco City-4, on the other hand, is still only midway through the acquisition process. No developed plots, sector layout, or booking window officially exist for Eco City-4 yet.

📍 Location & Affected Villages

Q: Where is Eco City-4 and which villages are affected?
Answer: Eco City-4 is located in the Majri sub-tehsil of Kharar tehsil, in SAS Nagar (Mohali) district, toward the northern edge of the New Chandigarh belt. Four villages are involved — Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, and Boothgarh.

⚖️ What Is Section 11 — In Simple Language

Q: What does a Section 11 notification mean?
Answer: Section 11 is the formal “preliminary notification” stage under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act). It is issued after the government has examined the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) and formally decided to proceed with acquiring the land. It’s a significant legal step, but it is not the final word.

Section 11 does:

• Formally records the government’s intent to acquire the specified land.
• Opens a 60-day statutory window for affected landowners to file objections (under Section 15 of the Act).
• Freezes new construction, land transactions, and changes on the notified land until the process concludes.

Section 11 does NOT mean:

• The land has been physically taken possession of.
• Compensation has been paid, or even finally fixed.
• Development or construction can start immediately.
• The project has “launched” for public booking.

In plain terms: Section 11 simply confirms that the government has formally decided it wants to acquire this land. The real process — objections, declaration, award, possession — is still ahead.

🗓️ Timeline: What Happened Before Section 11

🔢 526.03 Acres vs 517.7358 Acres — Why Are Two Numbers Being Reported?

Q: Why is there a difference between 526 acres and 517.7358 acres?
Answer: The earlier Section 4(1)/SIA notification (June 2026) proposed acquiring approximately 526.03 acres. The Section 11 notification (September 2026) — issued after the SIA study, public hearing, Expert Group appraisal, and government examination stages — now covers 517.7358 acres, roughly 8.3 acres less.

This kind of reduction between the SIA-stage proposed area and the final preliminary-notification area is common, and typically happens because the appraisal process can exclude certain parcels, structures, or survey corrections identified during the SIA and hearing stages. However, we could not independently confirm the exact parcel-level reason from a publicly available official document — none of the news reports reviewed for this article specify precisely which khasra numbers or land parcels were excluded between June and September.

In short: the earlier Section 4(1) notification covered approximately 526.03 acres, while the latest Section 11 notification is being reported for 517.7358 acres. The exact parcel-level reconciliation should be read from the latest official notification, map, and khasra schedule available at PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62. If you’re a landowner in these villages, this is exactly the kind of detail worth verifying in person rather than relying on any news report or blog — including this one.

📝 The 60-Day Objection Period — Who, What, Where

Q: What can be done within the 60-day window?
Answer: Affected landowners and stakeholders can file a written objection within 60 days of the Section 11 notification, at the office of the Project Collector, Urban Development Department, PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62, SAS Nagar.

Objections can relate to:

• The area or extent of land notified
• Survey/khasra details
• The necessity or public-purpose justification of the project
• The Social Impact Assessment report’s findings

What is restricted once the notification is issued:

• Sale, purchase, or transfer of the notified land
• New construction or structural changes on the notified land

The map of the acquisition area can be inspected at PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62. If you believe your land is affected, verifying this in person — not through hearsay or a broker’s claim — should be your very first step.

👨‍🌾 If Your Land Falls in Eco City-4 — What to Do

This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer or revenue official for guidance specific to your situation.

💰 What This Means for Buyers & Investors

Confirmed:

• The land acquisition process for Eco City-4 has formally progressed to the Section 11 stage.
• New Chandigarh’s planned residential expansion continues.
• The project follows GMADA’s approved Master Plan of December 2015.

Not Confirmed:

• Launch date
• Plot price or rate per square yard
• Allotment or draw process
• Auction date
• Possession date
• Future appreciation or returns
• Exact development timeline

🔮 What Can Happen Next

Based on the standard statutory pathway under the RFCTLARR Act, the likely — but not guaranteed — next steps are: objection hearings → a possible Section 19 declaration → finalisation of the Rehabilitation & Resettlement scheme → compensation award (Section 30) → possession (Section 38) → master planning and infrastructure → eventual sector-wise allotment or launch. This is an expected process, not a guaranteed timeline. Farmer negotiations, court challenges, or policy revisions (as seen with the 2025 Land Pooling Policy episode) can all extend or alter this path.

🏘️ Eco City-1, 2, 3 vs Eco City-4

Eco City-3’s journey — from SIA to award to (eventually) launch — offers useful context on how long this process can take, but it cannot guarantee Eco City-4’s timeline, pricing, or outcome. Three of Eco City-4’s four villages (Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh) also appear in the earlier Eco City-3 notification, which is one reason some family landholdings in this belt now span multiple acquisition tranches.

🌆 The Bigger New Chandigarh Story

Eco City-4 is one piece of a much larger urban expansion drive. Punjab’s Housing & Urban Development Department and GMADA have reportedly set in motion acquisition proceedings covering over 11,103 acres across Greater Mohali and New Chandigarh — spanning seven new townships, seven new sectors, and over 1,240 acres of master-plan roads, alongside the ongoing Aerotropolis project near Chandigarh International Airport. With Eco City-4 added, the total land under acquisition or proposed for acquisition in the region is reported to exceed 11,600 acres.

This context matters for New Chandigarh property buyers generally — infrastructure, connectivity, and planned sector development in this belt are expanding faster than in most other Tricity micro-markets, but the scale of planning does not automatically translate into a fixed timeline for any single project reaching possession-ready status.

📚 Sources & Documents

• Amar Ujala — Section 11 notification report, 24 Sept 2026
• The Tribune — SIA notification exclusive, 5 June 2026
• GMADA official website — notifications & public notices
• RFCTLARR Act, 2013 — India Code / Legislative Department
• Royals Property Consultant — earlier Eco City-4 (526.03-acre) coverage

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eco City-4 New Chandigarh?
Eco City-4 is GMADA’s proposed fourth Eco City residential township in New Chandigarh, currently at the land acquisition (Section 11) stage — it is not yet a launched or developed project.

How much land is being acquired for Eco City-4?
The latest Section 11 notification (Sept 2026) covers 517.7358 acres, down from the 526.03 acres proposed in the June 2026 Section 4(1)/SIA notification.

Why are 526.03 acres and 517.7358 acres both being reported?
526.03 acres was the SIA-stage proposed area; 517.7358 acres is the area formally notified under Section 11 after appraisal. The exact parcel-level reason for the reduction isn’t confirmed in public reports — check the official notification for details.

What is a Section 11 notification?
It’s the formal preliminary notification under the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, marking the government’s intent to acquire specific land and opening a 60-day objection window.

Which villages are affected by Eco City-4?
Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, and Boothgarh in Kharar tehsil, SAS Nagar district.

Is Eco City-4 officially launched?
No. It is at the land acquisition stage. No public launch, plot booking, or pricing exists yet.

Can I book a plot in Eco City-4 right now?
No official booking channel exists. Any offer claiming otherwise should be independently verified with GMADA before any payment.

Has Eco City-4’s price been announced?
No official price has been announced. Treat any specific price quote as unverified.

What is the compensation rate for affected landowners?
Not yet declared for Eco City-4 — the compensation award stage comes later in the statutory process, after declaration and R&R scheme finalisation.

What happens after Section 11?
Objection hearings, followed by a possible Section 19 declaration, R&R scheme, compensation award, and eventually possession — each a separate statutory step, not an automatic next-day outcome.

What should affected landowners do?
Verify the notification and their khasra details at PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62, track the 60-day objection deadline, and consult a qualified legal/revenue professional before signing anything.

Is Eco City-4 part of New Chandigarh?
Yes — it falls under the New Chandigarh Master Plan (December 2015) administered by GMADA.

How is Eco City-4 different from Eco City-3?
Eco City-3 (~716 acres) already has a compensation award declared and is closer to the infrastructure/launch stage. Eco City-4 is still at the preliminary notification stage — several steps behind.

When will Eco City-4 be developed?
No official timeline exists. Based on Eco City-3’s pace, the full cycle from notification to launch can span multiple years, but this is not guaranteed for Eco City-4.

Is Eco City-4 a good investment?
That depends on your risk appetite, timeline, and how the acquisition, compensation, and infrastructure stages actually play out — factors worth monitoring rather than a simple yes/no. Talk to an independent consultant before making any pre-launch commitment.

✅ Bottom Line

• What changed: Eco City-4 has moved from the SIA stage to a formal Section 11 preliminary notification for 517.7358 acres.
• What hasn’t changed: No launch, no price, no booking, no possession — the project remains in the acquisition pipeline.
• What buyers should watch: The Section 19 declaration, compensation award, and any official GMADA public notice about allotment.
• What landowners should verify: Their khasra numbers against the official notification and map at PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62, within the 60-day window.
• What matters for New Chandigarh’s future: Eco City-4 sits within an 11,000+ acre regional expansion — its progress is one signal among many.
• Why official documents matter: Reported figures can differ or contain inconsistencies (as this article shows) — always verify against the primary notification before making decisions.

New Chandigarh’s story isn’t just the story of one project — it’s the story of a planned urban expansion. And the right property decision always starts with the right information.

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• Eco City Plot Prices — Area-Wise Guide

This article has been prepared based on publicly available government documents and credible news sources. The land acquisition process, area figures, compensation, layout, pricing, launch, and development timeline may change according to future government notifications and decisions. This should not be treated as legal or financial advice. Verify all relevant official documents and consult a qualified professional before any transaction.