Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, August 6 –
Haryana govt, has approved significant amendments in the policy of ‘Mukhya Mantri Shehri Awas Yojana’ (MMSAY). This amendment aimed at addressing the housing needs of urban families with an annual income up to Rs. 1.80 lakhs as verified by the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP).
Under the revised policy, beneficiaries who have been allotted 1 Marla (30 sq. yards) plots will now have an extended timeframe to make payments. The time period for depositing allotment amount Rs. 10,000 has been doubled, i.e the amount can be now paid within two months after issuance of allotment letter and the time period for remaining amount of Rs. 80,000 has been extended by 5 times, i.e the amount can be paid monthly till three years after issuance of the Letter of Intent (LoI). Earlier the time period for depositing Rs. 10,000 was one month only. Similarly the time period of submitting Rs. 80,000 was six months only.
Apart from this, the policy now includes provisions for refunds and the transfer of allotments in the event of the beneficiary's death. Beneficiaries can request a refund of the principal amount without any penalties before possession.
