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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:

⚠️ This is not a project launch. It is a statutory (legal) stage of the land acquisition process. In this article, we explain what a Section 11 notification actually means, why 517.7358 acres differs from the earlier reported 526.03 acres, which villages are affected, and what landowners and buyers should — and shouldn’t — do right now.

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.

PointLatest Status (25 Sept 2026)
ProjectEco City-4
LocationNew Chandigarh (Majri sub-tehsil, Kharar tehsil, SAS Nagar/Mohali district)
Latest notified area (Section 11)517.7358 acres — Reported
Earlier SIA/Section 4 figure526.03 acres — Reported (The Tribune, citing the official notification)
Latest legal stageSection 11 preliminary notification
Villages affectedKartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, Boothgarh
AuthorityGMADA / Punjab Housing & Urban Development Department
Objection period60 days from the date of notification
Project typePlanned residential township (per the New Chandigarh Master Plan, Dec 2015)
Public plot bookingNOT officially open
Official priceNOT announced
Compensation rateNot yet declared for Eco City-4 — the award stage is still ahead
PossessionNot at this stage
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📋 In This Article
  1. What Exactly Is Eco City-4?
  2. Location & Affected Villages
  3. What Is Section 11 — In Simple Language
  4. Timeline: What Happened Before Section 11
  5. 526.03 Acres vs 517.7358 Acres — Why Two Numbers?
  6. The 60-Day Objection Period
  7. If Your Land Falls in Eco City-4 — What To Do
  8. What This Means for Buyers & Investors
  9. What Can Happen Next
  10. Eco City-1, 2, 3 vs Eco City-4
  11. The Bigger New Chandigarh Story
  12. Sources & Official Documents
  13. FAQs

🏙️ 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.

VillageJune 2026 — Section 4(1)/SIA Stage (acres)Sept 2026 — Section 11 Stage, as reported
Kartarpur172.75169.6750*
Kansala183.59182.9563*
Rajgarh9.90101.8130*
Boothgarh159.79154.9167*
Total526.03 (matches reported total)517.7358 (reported total)
⚠️ Fact-check note: The June 2026 village-wise figures (Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, Boothgarh) add up correctly to the reported 526.03-acre total, and are sourced from The Tribune’s report on the official Section 4(1) notification. However, the village-wise figures reported for the September 2026 Section 11 stage (marked with *, sourced from Amar Ujala) do not mathematically add up to the reported 517.7358-acre total — they sum to roughly 609 acres instead. This appears to be an error or transcription issue in secondary reporting, and we cannot resolve it without the actual notification document and its annexures. Do not treat the September village-wise split as final. The map and exact khasra-wise (survey number) schedule for the Section 11 notification can be inspected in person at PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62, SAS Nagar — that remains the only reliable source for your specific parcel.

⚖️ 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.

📊 Statutory Process Flow (RFCTLARR Act, 2013)

Section 4 — Preliminary Survey & SIA Study (done: June 2026)
↓
Sections 5A/6/7/8 — Public Hearing, SIA Report, Expert Group Appraisal, Govt Examination
↓
Section 11 — Preliminary Notification (done: Sept 2026) — YOU ARE HERE
↓
Section 15 — 60-Day Objection Window & Hearing
↓
Section 19 — Formal Declaration of Acquisition
↓
Sections 21/23 — Rehabilitation & Resettlement Scheme, Objections
↓
Section 30 — Compensation Award
↓
Section 38 — Possession
↓
Master Planning → Infrastructure → Future Allotment/Launch

This is the “expected process,” not a guaranteed timeline. Government deadlines, court cases, or farmer negotiations can shift the timing at any stage — as they have before in this same belt.

🗓️ Timeline: What Happened Before Section 11

DateEvent
2 June 2026Section 4(1)/SIA notification issued for 526.03 acres across the same four villages, signed by Principal Secretary (Housing & Urban Development), Vikas Garg.
June–Sept 2026Social Impact Assessment study, public hearings, SIA report, and Expert Group appraisal process (per the RFCTLARR Act framework).
23–24 Sept 2026Section 11 preliminary notification issued after the Governor’s approval, for 517.7358 acres. The 60-day objection window opens.
Now – ~Nov/Dec 2026Objection period active; affected landowners can file written objections at the office of the Project Collector, Urban Development Department, PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62.

🔢 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

  1. Verify the official Section 11 notification in person at PUDA Bhawan, Sector 62.
  2. Match your village name — Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, or Boothgarh.
  3. Match your khasra numbers against the notified schedule.
  4. Verify the exact area and ownership records.
  5. Keep copies of your revenue records (jamabandi, fard).
  6. Mark the 60-day objection deadline clearly on your calendar.
  7. Consult a qualified land/revenue/legal professional where needed.
  8. Don’t rely only on a broker’s or agent’s claims.
  9. Don’t sign any document without fully understanding it.
  10. Keep photocopies of all related documents stored in more than one safe place.

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
ClaimReality (as of 25 Sept 2026)
Is Eco City-4 approved?Land acquisition is underway; the township itself is not yet approved or launched for sale.
Is booking open?No — not officially open anywhere.
Is a price announced?No official price exists. Treat any specific rate quoted as unverified.
Are plots available?No — a layout/sector plan for allotment has not been notified yet.
Is possession available?No.
Is compensation fixed?Not yet — the award stage is still ahead in the process.
Has construction started?No.
🚨 Eco City-4 Buyer Alert
If anyone is offering you an official GMADA plot booking, a guaranteed allotment, or a fixed launch price for Eco City-4 today, verify the official document first. A land acquisition notification is not the same as a public plot launch. Confirm directly with the GMADA/PUDA office before making any advance payment.

🔮 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

TownshipApprox. AreaCurrent Status (Sept 2026)
Eco City-1~419 acresFully developed and inhabited
Eco City-2~387 acresDeveloped, plots allotted
Eco City-3~716 acresCompensation award declared; infrastructure development pending; launch anticipated later in 2026
Eco City-4517–526 acres (reported)Section 11 notification stage; acquisition ongoing

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.

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📚 Sources & Documents

❓ 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.

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Eco City 4 New Chandigarh Location, Master Plan & Honest Investment Guide 2026

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Eco City 4 New Chandigarh
Location, Master Plan & Honest Investment Guide 2026

526 acres. Four villages. One Section 4(1) notification. Here is everything officially confirmed about Eco City 4 — and everything that is still just speculation — explained by a consultant who has watched three previous Eco City phases unfold.

✍ Manindar Verma 📅 Updated June 2026 ⏱ 16 min read 🔍 Informational + Investment Guide
526.03Acres Notified
4Villages Covered
Jun 2, 2026Notification Date
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⚡ Featured Answer — What is Eco City 4?

Eco City 4 is a proposed 526.03-acre residential township in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), announced by GMADA via a Section 4(1) land acquisition notification on June 2, 2026. It will span four villages — Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, and Boothgarh — under the approved New Chandigarh Master Plan. As of writing, this is the first formal acquisition step only. There is no launch date, no plot brochure, no pricing, and no authorised booking for Eco City 4 yet.

⚠️ Current Official Status — Read This First

Eco City 4 is at the land acquisition notification stage only. GMADA has issued a Section 4(1) notification under the Land Acquisition Act, which is the legal first step before a Social Impact Assessment, compensation award, and eventual development. No GMADA scheme, brochure, plot allotment, or price list has been released for Eco City 4. Any website, agent, or social media post claiming to sell, book, or quote prices for “Eco City 4 plots” at this stage is not dealing in an authorised GMADA product. This guide will update as official information becomes available.

📋 Table of Contents

  1. What is Eco City 4 New Chandigarh?
  2. Eco City 4 Overview Table
  3. Village-Wise Land Breakup
  4. Eco City 4 Timeline So Far
  5. Eco City 4 Location Analysis
  6. New Chandigarh Master Plan Context
  7. Infrastructure Around Eco City 4
  8. Eco City 4 vs Eco City 1, 2 & 3
  9. Expected Property Types
  10. Pros & Cons — Honest Analysis
  11. Who Should Track Eco City 4
  12. Expert Analysis
  13. Frequently Asked Questions
  14. Final Verdict

On June 2, 2026, the Punjab government issued a notification that real estate watchers across Tricity had been anticipating for months. GMADA — the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority — formally began the process to acquire 526.03 acres of land across four villages in New Chandigarh for a project called Eco City 4.

If you have searched for “Eco City 4 New Chandigarh,” you are probably one of three types of people: a landowner in Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, or Boothgarh trying to understand what this means for your land; an investor who watched Eco City 1, 2, and 3 appreciate over the years and wants to get ahead of the next phase; or someone simply trying to separate genuine information from the marketing noise that inevitably surrounds any GMADA township announcement.

This guide is written for all three. It draws only from officially reported facts — the Section 4(1) notification, GMADA’s land acquisition history in New Chandigarh, the resolution of the recent farmer protest, and the broader New Chandigarh Master Plan context. Where information is not yet available, this guide says so directly rather than filling the gap with speculation dressed up as fact.

🏗️ What is Eco City 4 New Chandigarh?

Quick Answer

Eco City 4 is GMADA’s fourth planned residential township phase in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), covering 526.03 acres across Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, and Boothgarh villages. It follows the established Eco City template — residential, commercial, and institutional zones under the approved New Chandigarh Master Plan of December 2015. The project is currently at the land acquisition notification stage, with no public launch yet.

GMADA’s vision for the Eco City series has remained consistent since the first phase launched in 2011: create planned, low-density, green residential townships on the fringe of Chandigarh that combine modern infrastructure with proximity to the capital region. Eco City 4 continues this template, though it sits at a much earlier stage than its predecessors.

The notification was issued under Section 4(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 — by the Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, Vikas Garg. Importantly, the notification states that because this falls under planned development (Section 2(1)(e) of the Act), mandatory consent from gram sabhas is not legally required — though GMADA has committed to conducting the Social Impact Assessment (SIA) in full consultation with the affected panchayats and landowners.

ParticularDetails (Officially Known)
Project NameEco City-4, New Chandigarh
Developing AuthorityGMADA (Greater Mohali Area Development Authority)
LocationMajri sub-tehsil, Kharar tehsil, Mohali district (New Chandigarh / Mullanpur belt)
Current StatusSection 4(1) Notification issued Acquisition Stage
Land Area526.03 acres (proposed)
Villages CoveredKartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, Boothgarh
Legal BasisRFCTLARR Act, 2013 + New Chandigarh Master Plan (Dec 28, 2015)
Government Commitment3-year development timeline post award & possession (per recent farmer settlement)
Notification DateJune 2, 2026
Public Launch / BookingNot available — No official scheme yet

📍 Village-Wise Land Breakup

The 526.03 acres proposed for acquisition is spread unevenly across the four villages, with Kansala and Kartarpur contributing the largest shares:

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Kansala

183.59

acres
🌾

Kartarpur

172.75

acres
🌾

Boothgarh

159.79

acres
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Rajgarh

9.90

acres

All four villages fall under the Majri sub-tehsil of Kharar tehsil — the same broad belt where Eco City 3 land (716 acres across nine villages, including Kartarpur, Kansala, and Rajgarh) was acquired previously. This overlap is significant: Eco City 3 and Eco City 4 are adjacent and partially overlapping geographies, which is consistent with GMADA’s pattern of expanding the Eco City township incrementally as earlier phases reach maturity.

📅 Eco City 4 Timeline — How We Got Here

Understanding Eco City 4 requires understanding the sequence of events that preceded it. This is not an isolated announcement — it is the latest step in a much larger, and at times contentious, land acquisition programme.

JUNE 2025
Land Pooling Policy-2025 Announced
Punjab government notified a flagship policy proposing compulsory acquisition of 65,533 acres statewide, with farmers to receive developed plots instead of cash — mandatorily. This triggered immediate, large-scale protest.
AUGUST 2025
Policy Withdrawn After Court Stay
Facing an interim stay from the Punjab and Haryana High Court and sustained farmer protests backed by opposition parties, the government withdrew the mandatory Land Pooling Policy entirely.
NOVEMBER 2025
Revised, Optional Policy Returns
The state notified a fresh Land Pooling Policy — structurally similar in benefits, but now entirely optional. Farmers could choose developed plots or statutory cash compensation. This version gained wider panchayat acceptance.
LATE 2025 – EARLY 2026
Compensation Awards Announced
Multiple compensation awards were declared across the broader 11,103-acre acquisition plan — including ₹3,690 crore for Eco City-3’s 716 acres and ₹1,932 crore for a 309-acre New Chandigarh township, both at rates above ₹19 crore per acre.
SPRING 2026
Pucca Morcha Farmer Protest
A three-week permanent dharna and chain hunger strike was held outside GMADA headquarters in Sector 62, Mohali, by farmers seeking enhanced compensation terms on the broader acquisition programme.
EARLY JUNE 2026
Protest Resolved With Enhanced Benefits
The government agreed to an enhanced benefits package, ending the protest. As part of the resolution, it committed to completing development works within three years of award and possession, and integrating affected villages into the new township.
JUNE 2, 2026
Eco City 4 Section 4(1) Notification Issued
Immediately following the protest resolution, GMADA issued the Section 4(1) notification for Eco City 4 — formally beginning the acquisition process for 526.03 acres across four villages.

📌 Why this history matters for buyers: The sequencing is not coincidental — the government deliberately resolved farmer resistance on the earlier Eco City-3 and Aerotropolis tranches before filing the Eco City 4 notification. This suggests an intent to avoid repeating the 2020 stall (when Eco City-3’s original 2016 acquisition collapsed due to poor landowner response and funding issues). It is a positive procedural signal, but it does not change the fact that Eco City 4 remains years away from any plot allotment.

📍 Eco City 4 Location Analysis

Quick Answer

Eco City 4’s proposed land lies in the Majri sub-tehsil of Kharar tehsil, Mohali district — within the New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) Local Planning Area. It is geographically adjacent to the Eco City 3 acquisition zone, roughly 6–8 km north of Chandigarh’s PGI Chowk, placing it within the broader New Chandigarh urban extension corridor.

Connectivity to Chandigarh

New Chandigarh as a whole is positioned just 6 to 8 km from Chandigarh’s PGI Chowk, making it one of the most strategically located urban extensions in North India. The Kartarpur-Kansala-Rajgarh-Boothgarh belt where Eco City 4 is proposed sits within this same broad connectivity envelope, accessible via the Chandigarh-Baddi road network.

Connectivity to Mohali

The proposed Eco City 4 zone falls under Kharar tehsil, which links to core Mohali sectors via the Kharar-Landran road and onward connections to IT City Mohali and the Sector 66–90 belt. As GMADA’s broader development plan (covering Aerotropolis and new sectors) progresses, this connectivity is expected to strengthen significantly.

Connectivity to Panchkula

Panchkula connectivity from the New Chandigarh belt currently runs via Chandigarh — there is no direct arterial connection from the Eco City 4 zone to Panchkula at this time. This is a relevant consideration for buyers who specifically need Panchkula proximity.

Airport Connectivity

Chandigarh International Airport connectivity from the New Chandigarh belt is indirect, typically routed via Chandigarh city or the PR7 corridor on the Mohali side. This is a meaningfully longer journey than from Mohali’s Aerocity or Airport Road zones, which sit directly on the airport corridor.

Railway Connectivity

The New Chandigarh railway station, located within the broader Mullanpur planning area, has been undergoing ongoing modernisation as part of the Master Plan 2031 vision, intended to improve passenger and freight handling for the township as it develops.

🗺️ New Chandigarh Master Plan — The Bigger Picture

To understand where Eco City 4 fits, it helps to understand New Chandigarh’s overall plan. The approved Master Plan, originally prepared with Jurong Consultants and dated December 28, 2015, envisions Mullanpur as a low-density, eco-tourism and lifestyle-oriented extension of Chandigarh — deliberately distinct from the high-density character of core Mohali or Zirakpur.

New Chandigarh spans roughly 6,000+ hectares under the planning area, with approximately 27% of the area earmarked for residential use. Two flagship zones anchor the plan at opposite ends of the township specifically to balance traffic and create distributed employment: the Medicity (health and medical care zone) and the Education City (knowledge and institutional zone).

Medicity New Chandigarh

The Medicity zone is envisioned as a hub for world-class hospitals and medical research, with longer-term ambitions around health tourism. A developed Medicity would meaningfully increase residential demand in nearby zones — including future Eco City phases — due to the housing needs of medical staff and the broader services ecosystem that healthcare hubs generate.

Education City New Chandigarh

Positioned at the opposite end of the township from Medicity (a deliberate planning choice to distribute traffic and jobs), Education City is intended to anchor academic institutions. As with Medicity, the presence of an institutional anchor tends to create durable rental and end-user demand in surrounding residential zones over time.

PR7 and Road Infrastructure

PR7 — the arterial road connecting Mohali’s airport corridor to the wider region — is a key piece of Tricity’s connectivity puzzle, though it primarily serves the Mohali/Aerocity side rather than the New Chandigarh belt directly. The Master Plan 2031 separately proposes a new ring road connecting Mullanpur to Baddi, along with arterial roads of 60–90 metre width, intended to significantly improve regional access for New Chandigarh as a whole.

📌 What this means for Eco City 4: The macro infrastructure vision for New Chandigarh — Medicity, Education City, the Baddi ring road, and a proposed metro extension — applies to the entire township, not specifically to the Eco City 4 zone. Whether and when Eco City 4 residents benefit directly depends on the pace of these broader projects, most of which remain in planning or early execution stages themselves.

🏗️ Infrastructure Development Around Eco City 4

GMADA’s Broader 11,103-Acre Acquisition Plan

Eco City 4 is not happening in isolation. It is one part of a much larger GMADA acquisition programme covering 11,103 acres across Greater Mohali and New Chandigarh — including seven new townships, seven new sectors, three pockets of the Aerotropolis project, and a planned new commercial city centre at Sector 87, Mohali. This scale of simultaneous development is significant: it means New Chandigarh’s infrastructure build-out is happening alongside major parallel investment in Mohali’s Aerotropolis and sector expansion, which should — over time — reinforce overall Tricity connectivity and economic activity.

Cricket Stadium and Recreation Zone

The Master Plan includes a dedicated sports and recreation zone in the south-western part of New Chandigarh, with proposals for a sports stadium, equestrian facilities, and golf courses. This zone is part of the broader lifestyle positioning of New Chandigarh as a recreational and resort-oriented township.

IT and Commercial Growth

While Mohali’s IT City remains the primary technology employment hub in the Tricity region, New Chandigarh’s Master Plan does include provision for industry, technology, and R&D zones, alongside mixed-use commercial development. The scale and timeline of this commercial build-out within New Chandigarh specifically (as distinct from Mohali’s IT City) has not been detailed in any officially released phase plan for Eco City 4.

⚖️ Eco City 4 vs Eco City 1, 2 and 3

The most useful way to evaluate Eco City 4’s prospects is to look honestly at how its predecessors actually played out — including the parts that did not go smoothly.

PhaseLaunchedDevelopment StageKnown History
Eco City 1 2011 Mature — fully developed, active resale market Established Punjab’s first major eco-township phase under GMADA; original allottees largely settled, resale market is the primary access route today.
Eco City 2 Subsequent phase Developed, expansion ongoing Nearly 300 new residential plots reported under expansion as part of Master Plan 2031 vision; active plot allotment and resale activity.
Eco City 3 Originally 2016, stalled 2020, revived 2023–24 Land acquired (716 acres); ground development not yet started for residents Pre-Development Original acquisition collapsed in 2020 due to fund shortage and poor landowner response to land pooling (only 118 of 450 came forward). Revived under the optional 2025 Land Pooling Policy; compensation awards of ₹3,690 crore declared; GMADA’s Chief Administrator indicated possible township launch by end of 2026.
Eco City 4 Not launched Notification Stage Only Section 4(1) notification issued June 2026 526.03 acres notified across 4 villages, partially overlapping Eco City 3’s acquisition zone. SIA process yet to begin. No launch timeline officially stated.

⚠️ Honest risk note: Eco City 3’s history is instructive. Its original 2016 acquisition was scrapped in 2020 after landowner response to the land pooling scheme fell short and funding ran into difficulty. It took until 2023–2024 for serious revival, and even now — six years after the original announcement — ground development has not begun for Eco City 3 residents. Eco City 4 is announced at an earlier stage than Eco City 3 ever reached before its 2020 stall. This does not mean Eco City 4 will face the same fate, but it is a realistic data point for anyone calibrating their expectations on timeline.

🏘️ Expected Property Types (Based on Eco City Template)

GMADA has not released any plot size, category breakdown, or scheme structure for Eco City 4. However, based on the consistent template followed across Eco City 1, 2, and 3, the following categories are reasonably expected — though this remains an inference from precedent, not an official announcement.

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Residential Plots

Standard GMADA residential plot categories, likely in similar size bands to earlier Eco City phases. Not officially confirmed for Eco City 4.

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Commercial Booths

Previous Eco City phases included small commercial booth plots (e.g. 10–20 sq yd format) for retail use along main roads.

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Institutional Land

Consistent with Master Plan zoning, land earmarked for schools, healthcare, or community facilities is typical in Eco City phases.

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Green Belt / Buffer

3–5 metre green buffers along roads and larger contiguous green zones are a defining design feature across all Eco City phases.

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Group Housing Sites

Larger parcels for developer-built group housing societies have featured in GMADA’s broader New Chandigarh land-use mix.

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Exact Categories — TBD

At the time of writing, GMADA has not released the specific plot size and category breakdown for Eco City 4.

⚖️ Honest Pros & Cons of Tracking Eco City 4

✅ Reasons for Optimism

  • ✅ Government-backed development under an approved Master Plan, not a speculative private scheme
  • ✅ Sequenced after resolution of farmer disputes — suggests intent to avoid past stalls
  • ✅ Explicit 3-year development commitment attached to the broader settlement
  • ✅ Adjacent to Eco City 3, benefiting from any infrastructure spillover as that phase develops
  • ✅ Part of a much larger 11,103-acre coordinated development push across Mohali and New Chandigarh
  • ✅ New Chandigarh’s broader Master Plan (Medicity, Education City, ring road) continues regardless of Eco City 4’s specific pace

⚠️ Genuine Risks to Weigh

  • ⚠️ Eco City 3’s precedent: original acquisition stalled for 3+ years after a similar notification stage
  • ⚠️ No SIA report, compensation award, or plot scheme exists yet — years likely separate notification from launch
  • ⚠️ No authorised pre-booking or brochure exists — any offer claiming otherwise should be treated with caution
  • ⚠️ Land pooling policy history in Punjab has been politically contentious and subject to legal challenge
  • ⚠️ Airport and Panchkula connectivity from this specific zone is less direct than Mohali’s Aerocity corridor
  • ⚠️ Exact residential plot sizes, density, and commercial mix remain entirely unconfirmed

👤 Who Should Be Tracking Eco City 4

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Landowners in the Four Villages

If you own land in Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, or Boothgarh, the SIA process and eventual compensation award are the next milestones to watch closely — and where local representation matters most.

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Long-Horizon Investors

Given the realistic multi-year timeline, Eco City 4 suits investors comfortable with a 5–8 year horizon who want early visibility into a government-anchored New Chandigarh expansion phase.

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Future Plot Buyers

If you are planning ahead for a future GMADA plot purchase, Eco City 4 is worth monitoring for scheme announcements — but Eco City 1, 2, and the more advanced Eco City 3 remain the realistic near-term options today.

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NRIs Planning Ahead

NRIs with a longer investment runway may find it useful to track Eco City 4’s progress alongside more immediately actionable opportunities in Aerocity, Sector 62, or established Eco City phases.

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💡 Expert Analysis — Is Eco City 4 Worth Considering?

Manindar Verma
Manindar Verma
Managing Director · Royals Property Consultant · RERA: PBRERA-CHD04-REA0390

“I have watched Eco City 3 go from announcement, to stall, to multi-year limbo, to revival. That history is exactly why I tell clients to separate excitement from action when it comes to Eco City 4. The notification is a genuinely positive signal — government-anchored land, a clear legal process, and a settlement that came with a real development commitment. But a Section 4(1) notification is the very first step of a process that, for Eco City 3, took years to clear the next milestones. My honest advice: if you have land in the affected villages, focus on understanding your compensation and resettlement rights now. If you are an investor looking to deploy capital today, Eco City 1, 2, and the more advanced Eco City 3 — or established corridors like Aerocity and Sector 62 in Mohali — offer a more immediate and verifiable opportunity. Track Eco City 4, but don’t let urgency talk you into a transaction that does not yet legally exist.”

For investors: The risk-adjusted view is that Eco City 4 is a multi-year story, not a near-term entry point. The land acquisition history of Eco City 3 — stall, revival, and a still-pending ground launch six years on — is the most relevant precedent, and it argues for patience over urgency.

For end-users: If your goal is to live in New Chandigarh within the next 2–3 years, Eco City 1, Eco City 2, or established private developments in the corridor (by groups such as DLF, Omaxe, and others operating under the approved Master Plan) are realistic options today. Eco City 4 is not.

For NRIs: Government-backed acquisition does add a layer of process transparency that NRIs often value. However, given the multi-year timeline, NRIs should treat Eco City 4 as a “watch and revisit” item rather than an active opportunity, and focus current capital on verified, launched GMADA projects.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eco City 4 New Chandigarh? +
Eco City 4 is a proposed 526.03-acre residential township in New Chandigarh, announced via a GMADA Section 4(1) land acquisition notification on June 2, 2026. It spans four villages — Kartarpur, Kansala, Rajgarh, and Boothgarh — under the approved New Chandigarh Master Plan. It is currently at the earliest legal stage of acquisition, with no launch or scheme yet announced.
Who is developing Eco City 4? +
Eco City 4 is being developed by GMADA (Greater Mohali Area Development Authority), a Punjab Government statutory body responsible for planned development across Mohali, Zirakpur, Kharar, Derabassi, and New Chandigarh. The notification was issued by the Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, Government of Punjab.
Is Eco City 4 launched? What is the Eco City 4 launch date? +
No, Eco City 4 has not launched. As of June 2026, only a Section 4(1) land acquisition notification has been issued. A Social Impact Assessment, compensation award, and possession process must follow before any plot scheme can be announced. At the time of writing, official details on a launch date have not yet been announced by GMADA. Based on Eco City 3’s precedent, this process can realistically take several years.
What are the expected Eco City 4 plot sizes? +
GMADA has not released official plot sizes or categories for Eco City 4. Based on the template followed in Eco City 1, 2, and 3, residential plots, small commercial booths, institutional land, and green belt zones are typically included — but none of this is confirmed for Eco City 4 specifically at this time.
Is Eco City 4 a good investment? +
Eco City 4 may become a strong long-term opportunity given its government-backed status and location within New Chandigarh’s approved Master Plan. However, it is not an active investment option today — there is no scheme, no price, and no booking process. It suits patient, long-horizon investors who want to track early-stage government development rather than those seeking near-term entry.
Does an Eco City 4 brochure or price list exist? +
No official brochure, price list, or scheme document has been released by GMADA for Eco City 4. Any agent, website, or advertisement offering an “Eco City 4 brochure” or quoting prices at this stage is not referencing an authorised GMADA product. Always verify directly with GMADA’s official website before engaging with any such offer.
What is the GMADA Eco City 4 land acquisition process? +
The process follows the RFCTLARR Act, 2013: a Section 4(1) notification (issued June 2, 2026) is followed by a Social Impact Assessment conducted with affected panchayats, then a compensation award, possession under Section 19, and finally GMADA’s development and plot allotment process. Eco City 4 is currently at the very first of these stages.
How is Eco City 4 different from Eco City 1, 2 and 3? +
Eco City 1 (launched 2011) and Eco City 2 are mature, developed phases with active resale markets. Eco City 3 (716 acres, originally 2016) had its land acquired but stalled in 2020 before reviving in 2023-24; ground development has still not started for residents. Eco City 4 (526 acres, notified June 2026) is the earliest-stage phase, with only the acquisition notification issued so far.
Can I book a plot in Eco City 4 right now? +
No. There is no authorised booking, pre-booking, or allotment process for Eco City 4 at this time. The project has not progressed beyond the initial land acquisition notification stage. Any party offering bookings should be treated with significant caution and verified against official GMADA announcements.
What happened with the farmer protests related to Eco City 4 and New Chandigarh land acquisition? +
In 2025, Punjab’s mandatory Land Pooling Policy triggered widespread protests and a High Court stay, leading to its withdrawal. A revised, optional policy returned in November 2025 with wider acceptance. A subsequent three-week Pucca Morcha protest over compensation terms ended in early June 2026 after the government offered enhanced benefits — directly preceding the Eco City 4 notification.
How far is Eco City 4 from Chandigarh and the airport? +
The broader New Chandigarh belt, where Eco City 4 is proposed, sits roughly 6-8 km from Chandigarh’s PGI Chowk. Airport connectivity is indirect, typically routed via Chandigarh or the PR7 corridor on the Mohali side, making it a longer journey than from Mohali’s Aerocity zone, which sits directly on the airport road.
Will Eco City 4 have commercial and institutional zones? +
Based on the consistent Eco City template and New Chandigarh’s Master Plan zoning, commercial booths and institutional land allocations are likely. However, GMADA has not released a specific land-use breakdown for Eco City 4, so this remains an expectation based on precedent rather than a confirmed fact.
Where can I get verified updates on Eco City 4? +
The most reliable sources are GMADA’s official website (gmada.gov.in) for notifications and public notices, and established regional news outlets that have directly reported on the acquisition. Royals Property Consultant tracks all official GMADA announcements and updates this guide as new verified information becomes available.

🏆 Final Verdict

Eco City 4 is a real, government-anchored development with a concrete first step behind it — a Section 4(1) notification covering 526.03 acres across four named villages, issued under a clear legal process and immediately following the resolution of a significant farmer dispute. That is meaningfully more than speculation; it is the start of an official acquisition process.

But “the start of a process” is precisely what it is. Eco City 3’s own history — stalled for years after a similar early stage, and still without ground development for residents six years after its original announcement — is the most relevant comparison available, and it counsels patience over urgency.

Bottom line: Track Eco City 4 closely if you have a long investment horizon or land interests in the affected villages. For near-term action — buying, investing, or moving into New Chandigarh — established options in Eco City 1, Eco City 2, the more advanced Eco City 3, or proven Mohali corridors like Aerocity and Sector 62 remain the realistic choices today. Royals will update this guide as GMADA releases further official information.

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