Water Supply Complaint
Punjab BJP leader flags canal water shortage in Wave Estate, Mohali, to minorities panel
Hardev Singh Ubha, a senior Punjab BJP leader, raised a lack of canal water supply in Wave Estate and nearby Mohali areas with Harjit Singh Grewal, chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, at the Commission's New Delhi office on 28 October 2026. Residents say they are forced to rely on borewell water for daily needs.
| Date of meeting | 28 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Place | Office of the National Commission for Minorities, New Delhi |
| Raised by | Hardev Singh Ubha, senior BJP leader, Punjab |
| Met | Harjit Singh Grewal, chairman, National Commission for Minorities |
| Areas affected by water shortage | Wave Estate, Sectors 85, 86 and 88, and the villages of Sambhalki and Nanu Majra, Mohali |
| Project size (as stated in different sources) | 235 acres (project site); 246 acres and 255 acres (other listings); 300 acres, RERA registered (project site) |
| Plot sizes (project site) | 125, 150, 200, 300, 350, 500 and 1000 sq yd |
| Apartment size (listing) | 2250 to 4500 sq ft |
| Approximate starting price (listing) | Rs 1.22 to 3.9 crore onwards |
What was raised at the meeting
On 28 October 2026, Hardev Singh Ubha met Harjit Singh Grewal at the Commission's office in New Delhi. According to a news report of the meeting, Ubha raised several issues concerning Punjab:
- drug abuse and the alleged death of a young man in Mansa
- recurring fires at the Phase 5 dumping ground in Mohali
- the lack of canal water supply in several residential areas and villages
- fair compensation for farmers affected by land acquisition in Sector 87
- a prolonged delay in building a bridge connecting Sectors 66/67 with Sectors 80/81
The water issue is the only one in the list that concerns the Wave Estate project.
The water shortage
Ubha said residents in the affected areas are compelled to rely on borewell water for their daily needs. He stressed the need for a reliable and sustainable supply of clean drinking water to these areas.
The shortage is reported to affect Wave Estate, Sectors 85, 86 and 88, and the villages of Sambhalki and Nanu Majra. The reports do not give a count of households affected or any volume figures for water supply.
Ubha urged the concerned authorities to take appropriate measures to resolve what he called a long-pending problem. He also asked that the issues be brought to the attention of the relevant authorities for action. On the dumping ground, he asked authorities to consider relocating it away from populated areas.
The complaint was directed at authorities. The reports do not name Wave Infratech or any other developer in connection with the water shortage.
About Wave Estate
Wave Estate is a gated township in Mohali. Its own project website describes it as a 235-acre gated community in Sectors 85 and 99. Other listings give a different total area, between 246 and 300 acres, so the official size should be checked against the Punjab RERA register.
The project site lists plots of 125, 150, 200, 300, 350, 500 and 1000 sq yd, along with 3 BHK floors in 200 and 250 sq yd plots and apartments of 1, 2, 3 and 4 BHK plus penthouses. One listing gives apartment sizes of 2250 to 4500 sq ft and an approximate starting price of Rs 1.22 to 3.9 crore. That price band is from a third-party listing and is not confirmed on the developer's site.
The project site describes possession of ready plots and floors and says the estate has been delivering possessions since 2018. It also lists 24x7 power backup on flats and an operational club house. A third-party listing puts the resident population above 5,000.
Developer and group
Wave Infratech was incorporated more than a decade ago as the real estate arm of the Wave Group. Listings describe Wave Estate as one of the group's residential projects in Sectors 85 and 99. An older Business Standard report says the group has residential developers under its umbrella, including Country Colonisers, UP Township Pvt Ltd and Uppal Chadha Hitech Developers Pvt Ltd, and that the group owns malls and multiplexes in Delhi, Noida and Lucknow.
Listings use different names for the developer, including Golden Wave Infratech Pvt Ltd. The correct legal entity for any Wave Estate project should be confirmed against the RERA registration before it is named in a contract or complaint.
Location context
The project site says Wave Estate is well connected to NH-05. Chandigarh International Airport is listed at about 12 to 14 km away. The Indian School of Business is listed at about 4 km, Mohali IT Park within 7 km and Mohali Industrial Area within 8 km. The area is also served by Mohali railway station.
A third-party price trend for Sector 85 shows prices up 6 percent over the last year and 47.5 percent over three years. That data has no stated date and has not been linked to the water issue.
What it means for buyers and investors
The complaint does not establish a finding against any developer. It concerns the supply of canal water to Wave Estate and nearby villages, and it shows that residents are relying on borewell water for daily use.
Buyers considering a home in the area should ask the developer or the relevant authority for the current water supply arrangement in writing, including the source of supply, its reliability and who is responsible for it. They should also check the project's RERA registration and approved layout.
What comes next
Ubha asked that the matters be referred to the appropriate authorities for intervention and timely resolution. The request was made at the Commission's office and the reports do not describe a follow-up step or a date for one.
Frequently asked questions
Who raised the Wave Estate water issue?
Hardev Singh Ubha, a senior Punjab BJP leader, raised it with Harjit Singh Grewal, chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, at the Commission's New Delhi office on 28 October 2026.
Which areas are affected by the canal water shortage?
Reports say the shortage affects Wave Estate, Sectors 85, 86 and 88, and the villages of Sambhalki and Nanu Majra in Mohali.
Has the developer responded to the complaint?
The reports of the meeting do not name Wave Infratech or any developer in connection with the water shortage.
How big is Wave Estate?
The project's own site describes a 235-acre gated community in Sectors 85 and 99. Other listings give 246 acres, 255 acres and 300 acres, so the official figure should be checked against the RERA registration.
What does this mean for someone buying in Wave Estate?
Buyers should ask for the current water supply arrangement in writing, check the project's RERA registration and confirm the legal entity behind the project before committing to a purchase.