Mullanpur Masterplan
GMADA-2008
Overview
Every plot in Mullanpur gets its development rights from the Mullanpur LPA Master Plan 2008-2031, prepared by GMADA under PUDA for the Greater Mohali Region. The LPA covers a predominantly rural area about 10 km from Chandigarh, with 75.5% of its land under agriculture at baseline. GMADA designated Mullanpur as a "Low Density Country Living and Resort Centre" cluster, not a high-density urban zone. That designation shapes every zoning decision here. Two overlapping restrictions, the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) and active GMADA land acquisition for Eco City and low-density housing, define what buyers can and cannot do.
Eco City, Mullanpur Garibdas, and Why GMADA's Ongoing Acquisition Makes Private Land Buying Complicated
GMADA Eco City 1 and 2
Zone Context
GMADA-planned residential
Growth Driver
Chandigarh spillover, green township
Buyer Risk
Land pooling LOI resale market; confirm with GMADA
Eco City 3 expansion
Zone Context
Under GMADA acquisition
Growth Driver
Expansion of planned township
Buyer Risk
Active acquisition: compulsory purchase risk
Mullanpur Garibdas village area
Zone Context
Mix-use/rural settlement
Growth Driver
Proximity to Chandigarh
Buyer Risk
Unauthorized colonies on MDR-B arterial road frontage
Medicity zone
Zone Context
Health and institutional
Growth Driver
Tata Cancer Hospital, medical cluster
Buyer Risk
PLPA adjacency; buyers mistake it for open residential
Low-density housing (309 acres, Mullanpur)
Zone Context
GMADA-designated low-density
Growth Driver
Shivalik views, eco-town character
Buyer Risk
Cabinet approval pending; acquisition norms not finalized
Area / Scheme
Zone Context
Growth Driver
Buyer Risk
GMADA Eco City 1 and 2
GMADA-planned residential
Chandigarh spillover, green township
Land pooling LOI resale market; confirm with GMADA
Eco City 3 expansion
Under GMADA acquisition
Expansion of planned township
Active acquisition: compulsory purchase risk
Mullanpur Garibdas village area
Mix-use/rural settlement
Proximity to Chandigarh
Unauthorized colonies on MDR-B arterial road frontage
Medicity zone
Health and institutional
Tata Cancer Hospital, medical cluster
PLPA adjacency; buyers mistake it for open residential
Low-density housing (309 acres, Mullanpur)
GMADA-designated low-density
Shivalik views, eco-town character
Cabinet approval pending; acquisition norms not finalized
The Eco City 1 Land Pooling LOI resale market in Mullanpur is worth understanding separately: farmers who received Land Pooling entitlements (1,000 sq yards of residential plot per acquired acre) transfer these via registered LOI instruments. These are legitimate GMADA-backed instruments but carry their own title chain verification needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mullanpur LPA Master Plan and who governs it?
The Mullanpur LPA Master Plan 2008-2031 was prepared by GMADA under PUDA, designating Mullanpur as a Low Density Country Living and Resort Centre cluster. Verify all plot purchases against the zone map at gmada.gov.in.
What is the PLPA zone in Mullanpur and can I build on it?
No. Land notified under Sections 4 and 5 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900 is restricted to agricultural use only. Supreme Court conditions apply even on delisted PLPA land, with active demolition enforcement continuing through 2025-26.
Can I build a farmhouse or resort in Mullanpur near the Shivalik Hills?
No, not on PLPA land. The Forest Department and courts have demolished illegal farmhouses in Mullanpur villages including Siswan and Karoran. Violations are prosecuted under the Indian Forest Act, 1927, and treated as criminal contempt of Supreme Court orders.
Is GMADA acquiring more land in Mullanpur and how does it affect private buyers?
Yes. As of September 2025, GMADA notified acquisition of 300 acres in Mullanpur for housing under the 2013 land acquisition act. Plots inside this boundary face compulsory purchase at government rates. Check latest acquisition notifications on gmada.gov.in before buying.
What is Eco City New Chandigarh and how do I buy a plot there?
Eco City is GMADA's planned plotted township in Mullanpur LPA, with phases 1 and 2 allotted and phase 3 under development. Buy through resale or GMADA e-auctions; always verify the LOI number directly with GMADA's estate office before paying.
How do I check if a colony in Mullanpur is GMADA approved before buying?
Check GMADA's Licensed Colonies and Approved Colonies lists at gmada.gov.in, and separately verify the unauthorized colonies list. Banks will not lend against unauthorized colony plots. A GMADA NOC is required for registry on any non-GMADA plot.
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Data Source & Verification
Source
Official Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) – Mullanpur documents
Official Website
gmada.gov.in
Coordinate Reference System
EPSG:4326 (WGS 84)
Geometry Type
Polygon / MultiPolygon
Data Format
Raster Tiles (from GeoTIFF)
Last Verified
2026
Status
Active