Chandigarh, Aug. 1 -- Facing widespread objections from residents, urban planners and stakeholders, the UT administration has decided to revisit the proposed amendments to the Chandigarh Master Plan-2031, including the contentious increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and provisions for high-rise development.

The draft amendments had proposed a major shift in the city's planning framework, including higher FAR, increased building heights, mixed land use and vertical growth across several sectors. These changes were aimed at optimising land use and addressing future housing and infrastructure needs in the Union Territory. However, during the public consultation process in May, the administration received a large number of objections and sugg...