A meeting to review the progress and planning of the proposed Integrated Deputy Commissioner Office Complex at Sector-17, Chandigarh, was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh. The meeting was attended by senior officers and officials from the Planning and Engineering Departments.
During the meeting, it was apprised that the Chandigarh Administration has finalized the detailed functional layout and vertical zoning plan of the proposed Deputy Commissioner Office Building at Plot No. 16, Jan Marg, Sector-17, Chandigarh. The project aims to establish a modern, integrated and citizen-centric administrative complex, designed to provide multiple public services efficiently under one roof.
The building has been conceptualized to accommodate key departments and high public-dealing offices, with a clear and systematic segregation of public interface zones, core administrative offices, record rooms and technical service areas. This scientific planning is intended to ensure smooth workflow, enhanced security, ease of navigation and improved accessibility for citizens.
Basement Levels (Basement-1, Basement-2 & Basement-3): The three basement levels shall primarily cater to parking requirements and essential building services. These levels will include ramps, ventilation systems, electrical and fire safety installations, pressurized staircases and lift lobbies, ensuring compliance with prescribed safety norms and reducing surface-level congestion.
Ground Floor – Public Interface Hub: The Ground Floor has been designed as the principal citizen interaction zone, keeping public convenience as the core objective. Facilities proposed on this floor include:
• Reception and public waiting areas
• RLA Office (Driving & Registration Section)
• Public dealing counters
• Cafeteria and civic amenities
• Pressurized lift lobby and staircases
This floor has been intentionally planned for maximum accessibility, minimizing the need for citizens to move to upper floors for routine services.
First Floor – Public-Oriented Services: The First Floor will house major public service offices, including:
• RLA Branches
• SDM Office
• Public dealing counters
• Record rooms and supporting offices
Adequate waiting areas and toilet facilities have been incorporated to ensure efficient handling of high footfall services.
Second Floor – Revenue & Administrative Functions: The Second Floor is earmarked for key revenue and quasi-judicial functions, including:
• Tehsildar (Revenue) Offices
• Land Acquisition Officer (LAO)
• Court rooms
• Public dealing areas
• Record rooms and support facilities
This floor acts as a functional bridge between public services and core administration.
Third Floor – Core Administration: The Third Floor will accommodate senior administrative offices such as:
• Deputy Commissioner’s Office
• Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Offices
• Accounts Branch
• NIC support facilities
• Conference and coordination spaces
Access to this floor will be regulated to maintain a balance between security and administrative efficiency.
Fourth Floor – Departmental Offices: The Fourth Floor has been designated for departmental offices, including:
• Excise & Taxation Department
• Court rooms
• Record rooms
• Supporting administrative units
This arrangement ensures departmental clustering and operational efficiency.
Fifth & Sixth Floors – Technical and Support Services: The upper floors are reserved for technical and support infrastructure, including:
• National Informatics Centre (NIC)
• HVAC plant rooms
• Electrical and other technical service areas
These floors will ensure uninterrupted digital connectivity, power supply and climate control across the building.
The building shall incorporate the highest standards of safety, security and fire-fighting systems, including modern fire detection, suppression mechanisms and emergency evacuation facilities. The overall planning emphasizes citizen convenience, administrative efficiency, sustainability, safety and future scalability.
The Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, stated that the Integrated Office Complex will significantly enhance service delivery, transparency and inter-departmental coordination, while providing a modern and efficient working environment for officers and staff. He further directed the concerned departments to expedite the process of obtaining all necessary statutory approvals, so that the project can be implemented in a timely manner and the citizens of Chandigarh can benefit at the earliest.