Ludhiana, April 28 -- The Punjab government has withdrawn the Punjab Unified Building Rules, 2025, with immediate effect, restoring the earlier regulatory framework governing construction and urban development across the state.

The decision was formalised through a notification issued by the department of housing and urban development. Exercising powers under the Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Act, 1995, the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, and the Punjab Town Improvement Act, 1922, the governor of Punjab ordered the withdrawal of the rules.

According to the notification, the Punjab Unified Building Rules, 2025, which had been notified on December 15, 2025, stand withdrawn from t...