Mohali, June 15 -- The Chandigarh administration is set to introduce urban property cards for residents of "abadi deh" (inhabited part of a village) areas, formalising land ownership in village habitation zones and bringing legal clarity to properties that have so far remained outside the formal land records system.

The administration stated that the urban property card, a digital identity document, would provide a verified record of rights, ensuring transparency, security and accountability in urban village real estate. Officials didn't confirm when it would be handed over to residents, but asserted that the process would be completed soon.

Each card will capture comprehensive property details, including ownership records with full nam...