Chandigarh, June 20 -- In a development that could shape the future skyline and urban character of the city, senior officials of the Chandigarh administration are scheduled to meet Union home minister Amit Shah next week to deliberate on the proposed amendments to the Master Plan, with focus on the contentious issue of permitting high-rise constructions.

Sources in the administration said the meeting is expected to revolve around the proposed changes under the ongoing deregulation framework, which seeks to introduce high-rise vertical expansion to accommodate the city's growing population amid limited land availability. The administration is likely to present a detailed roadmap outlining the objectives, regulatory provisions, and anticip...