Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria has expressed support for a land pooling policy for 22 peripheral villages, reviving hopes among landowners. He stated that those preferring developed land would be allotted it under the policy, or offered substantial compensation if it doesn't materialize. Kataria acknowledged potential obstacles, such as disputes over land possession versus ownership, but indicated a commitment to pursuing the policy. This announcement aligns with long-standing demands from landowners for a policy similar to those in Punjab and Haryana.