GMADA to enhance services with seven new counters, token system

With an aim to expedite key services to visitors, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority is all set to increase the service counters from five to 12. Last week, the development body allotted work tender of ₹ 43.2 lakh to a Mohali based company to renovate the existing service window reception counter area within two months. Last week, the development body allotted work tender of ₹43.2 lakh to a Mohali based company to renovate the existing service window reception counter area within two months. With an increase in counters or public windows, GMADA will also depute additional staff to speed up essential services including submission of demand drafts and building plans; physical verification of documents, appointments, updating mobile number, verification of conveyance deeds, change of ownership ; besides other online services, including permission for sale/gift/transfer, transfer permission, issuance of no due certificate, certification of registration as estate agent or as promoter and sanction of sewerage connection and others. This is an initiative by state cabinet minister Hardeep Singh Mundian, principal secretary Rahul Tiwari, chief administrators of GMADA and PUDA as they wished to comfort the visitors by uplifting the single window area,” additional chief administrator Amrinder Singh Tiwana said.