The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has launched an e-tender for the sale of 6 built-up residential flats on a permanent freehold basis. The online bidding process, now live, is open to all Indian citizens, NRIs, and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) aged 18 or above—including those who already own property.
Transparent Allocation: Units will be allotted to the highest eligible bidder quoting above the undisclosed reserve price.
Tax Benefit: GST will not apply to the final sale premium.
Inspection Window: Prospective bidders may view flats every Saturday (10 AM–5 PM) until August 16, 2025. Site offices across sectors and Google Map links (available at www.chbonline.in) facilitate access.
Critical Dates:
Bid Submission: Open until 10:00 AM on August 19, 2025.
Bid Opening: Live e-auction starts at 10:15 AM on August 19, 2025.
Step 1: Visit CHB’s official portal to download tender documents, reserve prices, unit locations, and terms.
Step 2: Register at the e-tender portal: https://etenders.chd.nlc.in.
Step 3: Submit Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and e-bid before the deadline.
With only one inspection day remaining (August 16) and bidding closing in less than a week, interested buyers must move quickly. Each unit is individually tendered, and stickers at physical sites aid identification.
Contact: For queries, visit www.chbonline.in or reach CHB site offices listed on the portal.
After a prolonged period of dormancy, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is reawakening with renewed focus on addressing the city's growing housing needs. With the long-delayed Sector 53 project nearing its official launch, CHB is now turning its attention to an entirely new housing scheme in Sector 54.
CHB has been allotted approximately 32 acres of land in Sector 54, earmarked for a fresh residential project aimed at the general public. During a recent land review meeting chaired by the UT Administrator, the Sector 54 parcel received the green signal for development.
Current Land Status:
CHB currently has possession of 14 acres
Remaining 18 acres to be handed over by the Estate Office and UT Engineering Department
As per initial feasibility assessments, the site has potential for constructing around 1,700 residential flats, with planning expected to be finalized within four to six months.
Originally proposed in 2018, the Sector 53 housing scheme has faced repeated delays due to lukewarm demand, rising collector rates, and administrative hesitations. However, the scheme was revived in 2023 and a fresh demand survey was conducted in 2025, indicating renewed public interest.
Previous Plan: 492 flats, including 100 one-room units
Revised Plan (2025): 372 flats
192 three-bedroom flats
100 two-bedroom flats
80 EWS (Economically Weaker Section) two-bedroom flats
Decision on one-room units is still pending and may be considered in later phases.
Notably, the earnest money deposited by applicants in earlier surveys has been refunded, and fresh applications will be invited once final approvals are in place.
Apart from Sectors 53 and 54, CHB holds several strategic land parcels:
Vikas Marg Corridor: Nearly 100 acres
IT Park, Chandigarh: Over 100 acres, with two housing projects previously planned but stalled due to lack of clearance from the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
CHB remains the largest developer of government-backed housing in the city, and these new project revivals signal a potentially active period ahead for Chandigarh's real estate sector.
Residents and aspiring homeowners can expect:
Launch of Sector 53 project soon, with fresh applications to be opened
Detailed planning and announcements for Sector 54 within 4-6 months
New layouts, categories, and pricing to be disclosed upon final approvals
CHB has not appointed any private agents for the new schemes. Applicants are advised to apply only through official channels once schemes are notified.
Stay tuned to official Chandigarh Housing Board updates and the UT Administration website for future announcements.