Chandigarh's PG sector operates largely unregulated, with overcrowded unregistered facilities

Chandigarh's paying guest (PG) sector operates with minimal regulatory oversight, with many facilities remaining unregistered and overcrowded. The lack of formal checks has allowed substandard accommodations to proliferate across the city, often housing more residents than permitted.

Authorities have struggled to enforce compliance in a sector that caters primarily to students and young professionals. The absence of proper registration mechanisms leaves residents vulnerable, with no standardized safety or hygiene protocols in place.