Question- Recently, Haryana has approved new rehabilitation policy for slum dwellers in the state under the Housing for all-2018. Under this policy, how much amount will be provided to developer for construction of houses for the slum dwellers?
(a) 1.52 lakhs
(b) 1.65 lakhs
(c) 1.67 lakhs
(d) 2.25 lakhs
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- In April, 2018, Haryana Government has approved the Slum-In-Situ Rehabilitation Policy under Housing for All-2018 so as to provide housing facility to the slum dwellers without relocating them to other areas.
- The policy was approved by the State Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal.
- Under the Policy, a total of Rs 1.67 lakh per dwelling unit will be provided to developer for construction of houses for the slum dwellers.
- The Central Government will provide financial assistance of Rs one lakh per dwelling unit and the State Government will provide assistance of Rs 67,000 per dwelling unit.
- The carpet area prescription of 30 square metre will be substituted with 50 square metre.
- In case of Municipal Corporation Gurugram and Faridabad, the beneficiaries will have to pay Rs one lakh per dwelling unit or flat in 24 monthly instalments.
- This amount will be Rs 75,000 per dwelling unit in case of Municipal Corporation other than Gurugram and Faridabad. Similarly, Rs 50000 and Rs 25000 per dwelling unit will have to be paid by the beneficiaries in case of all the Municipal Council and Municipal Committee respectively.
- The lock-in period of allotted flat or dwelling unit under the scheme will be for 10 years.
Reference:
http://prharyana.gov.in/en/haryana-government-has-approved-the-sluminsitu-rehabilitation-policy-under-housing-for-all2018-so
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hry-govt-approves-slum-in-situ-rehabilitation-policy-118041300033_1.html