HC halts plot registrations in Punjab without mandatory NOC
PTC Web Desk: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dealt a significant blow to the Punjab Government, directing it to ensure that no property registry takes place without a no objection certificate (NOC).
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that property registration must be conducted strictly in compliance with the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act, particularly under Section 20C, which mandates an NOC-based license for registration.
The case stems from a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by petitioner Prem Prakash through Advocate Ayush Gupta. The petitioner challenged the Punjab Government's amendment to the Act on October 24, 2024, which allowed property registrations without an NOC. The petitioner contended that this amendment is illegal, questioning how permissions could be granted without an NOC and how sale deeds could be executed in unauthorised colonies.
Taking note of the petition, the Chief Justice’s Bench has issued a notice to the Punjab Government, seeking a response by April 24. The court has further instructed government officials to verify whether issued licenses comply with the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act, 1995, specifically Section 20(3), which mandates an NOC.
The High Court’s directive makes it clear that no property registrations should take place without obtaining the necessary NOC.
- PTC NEWS
