Punjab Government Clarifies Land Pooling Policy: No Compulsory Acquisition, Voluntary Participation Encouraged
Chandigarh, August 7, 2025: The Punjab Government has reiterated that its Land Pooling Policy is entirely voluntary and does not involve compulsory acquisition of land. The policy is aimed at promoting planned urban development while ensuring fair participation and benefit-sharing with landowners.
Additional Advocate General (AAG) Jastej Singh, speaking on behalf of the state government, explained that the policy allows landowners to willingly contribute their land for development purposes. In return, the government will provide a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a developed plot in the upcoming projects, ensuring transparency and mutual benefit.
“This is an opportunity for people to partner in Punjab’s progress. No one is being forced to give their land. Those who wish to contribute to development can participate voluntarily and will be given a fair share in the form of developed land,” said AAG Jastej Singh.
The Advocate General's office has also presented a detailed explanation of the policy before the court, highlighting its voluntary framework and benefits for stakeholders.
It may be recalled that Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued an interim stay on the policy’s implementation and passed certain directions. AAG said that the state legal team would review the court's order, after it is uploaded by HC, to decide the next course of action.