Punjab CLU & EDC Waiver: Anchor Units
By Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab
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Quick Answer
Anchor units in Punjab get 100% exemption or reimbursement of Change of Land Use and External Development Charges.
About this subsidy
Clause 12.9 of Punjab's Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 waives Change of Land Use (CLU) and External Development Charges (EDC) entirely for Anchor Units. These are the per-acre statutory charges that fall due when a project brings private land into industrial use, and on the large land parcels an anchor project typically assembles they run to a significant absolute number. The benefit is delivered either as an upfront exemption when CLU permission is granted, or as a reimbursement where the charges have already been paid.
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Subsidy providers
The Department of Industries & Commerce is the Government of Punjab's department that runs the Punjab Start-up Cell. The Cell is headed by the Director of Industries and Commerce and acts as a single point of contact for the state's startup policy. The department is based at…
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What You Get
A 100% waiver of Change of Land Use and External Development Charges on the anchor project's site. Where sanctioned before the charges fall due it is an outright exemption; where they have already been paid the amount is refunded on claim. On a large land parcel this is one of the more material upfront savings in the anchor package.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Anchor Unit status is granted by the State at project approval. Once granted, the waiver is administrative: the department verifies the CLU/EDC demand on the project site and exempts or refunds it in full.
Application Process
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Anchor status
The State accords Anchor Unit status to the project.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Line up your documents
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which charges are covered?
Change of Land Use (CLU) and External Development Charges (EDC).
How much is waived?
100% — full exemption or reimbursement.
What if the charges are already paid?
The policy allows reimbursement instead of upfront exemption.
Who qualifies?
Units granted Anchor Unit status under the Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
