The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday carried out the much-awaited draw of lots under its 2017 housing scheme. More than 46,000 applicants had registered for the 12,617 flats being offered by the authority.
The draw, which was also streamed live, saw winners rejoice on being allotted their ‘dream homes’. Applicants can also check the results of the draw online.
First allottee elated
Najafgarh resident Pradeep Kumar, who was the first winner, said, “We are a family of six and our present accommodation is small for us. This was the second time I had registered for the scheme. I am extremely happy that I will soon be in possession of a flat.”
Another winner Vinod Kumar Mukhiya said, “I had applied for the scheme for the first time and had no hopes of being selected. I am elated as I have been allotted a lower income group [LIG] flat in Narela.”
Under the present housing scheme, 384 janta flats, 404 middle income group (MIG) flats and 87 high income group flats (HIG) are up for sale. The remaining 11,197 flats offered by the DDA are one-bedroom LIG flats. The apartments, which are spread across Narela, Rohini, Pitampura, Mukherjee Nagar, Jasola, Vasant Kunj and Sarita Vihar, range from ₹6.68 lakh for janta flats to ₹1.40 crore for HIG flats.
Assuring allottees of flats with proper amenities under the present scheme, DDA Principal Commissioner J. P. Agarwal said, “Complaints reported and received by us were directed to the engineering staff concerned. This was done to ensure that all facilities are provided before the flats are handed over. As for additional facilities like water and transport, we are trying to coordinate with the Delhi Jal Board [DJB], Delhi Transport Corporation [DTC] and so on, to ensure availability of adequate facilities,” he added.
Allotment letters
Further, Mr. Agarwal said the flats will be handed over to the allottees within two weeks of receiving the payment.
“We will send allotment letters to successful applicants and the flats will be handed over to them within 15 days of receiving the payment,” said Mr. Agarwal.
The housing scheme had over the past few years faced criticism from those allotted the flats. Residents had complained about lack of basic amenities like water, medical facilities in the vicinity and transport.
The DDA had faced flak for allotting unfinished flats as part of its 2014 housing scheme. This had allegedly led to nearly 8,000 allottees ‘surrendering’ their flats.
