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. These changes were aimed at optimising land use and addressing future housing and infrastructure needs in the UT. Under the existing norms, group housing in Phase 2 (Sector 31 to 47-B) and 3 (Sector 48 to 56, Sector 61, Sector 63) is capped at a FAR of 1.2, a maximum height of about 46 feet, and limited to four storeys. The UT's May proposal pitched the FAR in Phase 3 to be increased to 3.0 and also made a minimum of four floors mandatory. Several stakeholders also flagged the potential impact on city's heritage character.htc...