GMADA Sector 87 Mohali Commercial Hub: 196-Acre Land Acquisition Notified

Project Overview

The notification for the Sector 87 project was published in the Punjab Government Gazette and uploaded on the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) website on March 9, 2026. GMADA is to develop 196.4 acre of Manakmajra, Nanumajra, Sohana and Sambhalki for commercial infrastructure in Sector 87.

The land is being taken over to build a brand-new commercial sector, Sector 87, envisioned as a retail, business and civic hub, much like the iconic Sector 17 of Chandigarh. Land acquisition proceedings for commercial infrastructure in Sector 87 are active, with hearing of objections under Section 15 completed in 2026.

Land Acquisition Status

The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has issued the final notification to acquire close to 197 acres (196.4438 acres, to be precise) of land spread across four villages on Mohali's southern edge. Landowners and other stakeholders may submit objections within next 30 days.

As of September 2026, the acquisition process is ongoing. The notification was published in the Punjab Government Gazette and uploaded to the GMADA website, following an earlier round of public notice and a hearing of objections under Section 15 of the land acquisition process. Landowners in the affected villages had already been given the opportunity to raise objections and suggestions before this final call was made.

Rehabilitation & Compensation Scheme

The state government's rehabilitation and resettlement scheme, approved on 8 May 2026, tries to soften that transition for every affected family. A one-time lump sum payment of Rs 5 lakh per affected family, or an annuity option instead; Developed residential plots in the newly planned sectors as an alternative to cash compensation; A monthly rehabilitation allowance of Rs 50,000 for families whose livelihood is directly affected; Skill training and employment support to help affected residents transition to new livelihoods.

Locality Context & Regional Growth

The sector's defining locational advantage is its proximity to Mohali's civic core: the District Administrative Complex (DAC) and Mohali's judicial complex sit just across the road in Sector 76, and the sector borders GMADA's Purab Apartments in Sector 88 and the upcoming City Centre development planned for Sector 87.

Investors who entered neighbouring GMADA Sector 88-89 and JLPL Sector 90-91 early have already seen this pattern play out. With Sector 87 now formally in motion, the wider southern Mohali belt, stretching toward Zirakpur, Kharar and New Chandigarh, is likely to see renewed developer and investor interest over the coming years.

A 31 km 6-lane bypass connecting Chandigarh and Delhi has recently opened, significantly cutting travel time. This improves Delhi NCR ↔ Chandigarh travel and adds strategic value to Mohali's position as a hub between the capital and the hills.

Infrastructure & Proposed Development Mix

The land is being taken over to build a brand-new commercial sector, Sector 87, envisioned as a retail, business and civic hub. Proposed development is expected to include retail plazas, offices, courts and other civic institutions—modelled on Chandigarh's Sector 17.

No detailed pre-launch pricing, plot configurations or possession timeline has been officially announced by GMADA as of September 2026. The project remains in the land-acquisition phase. Commercial SCO (shop-cum-office), retail, and institutional plot allotments are expected to be announced once land acquisition is substantially complete and master planning is finalized.

RERA & Registration Status

No RERA registration has been filed as of September 2026, as this remains a government acquisition and planning stage project. RERA registration is typically required only after GMADA formally hands over development rights or phases to a private developer, or after detailed project approvals and master plans are published. Prospective stakeholders are advised to monitor GMADA's official website and notifications for updates on master plan approval and development contractor awards.