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In an escalating housing crisis, a massive number of small flat holders in Chandigarh, approximately 15,273 out of the total 16,000, are defaulting on their monthly rental dues. Consequently, they are accruing a sizable debt exceeding Rs 50 crore with the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB). In response, CHB has issued a stern notice demanding immediate clearance of outstanding payments within ten days or risk eviction.
This unfortunate situation primarily affects flats located across several sectors, namely 49, 56, 38 (West), Dhanas, Industrial Area, Mauli Jagran, Ram Darbar, and both small flats and Affordable Rental Housing Complex (ARHC) units in Maloya.
In the wake of a significant rise in unauthorized occupations, CHB has already rescinded the allotments of 68 small flats. The CEO of CHB, Yashpal Garg, stated, "We've noted an alarming trend of allottees defaulting on their monthly licence fee payments. The details of these unpaid dues have been made accessible on CHB's official website, where allottees can clear their debts either online or at any Sampark centre."
According to the existing protocol, allotment cancellations will lead to the eviction of the occupiers. For reinstatement of allotment, allottees must establish their legitimacy, settle all overdue amounts with the relevant interest, and incur additional revival charges.
The CHB has distributed approximately 16,000 flats under the Small Flats Scheme and an additional 2,000 flats under the Affordable Rental Housing Complex Scheme. The intended use of these flats is solely for the allottees and their families, with strict prohibitions against sale, sub-letting, or transfer to third parties.
Garg emphasized that any allottees who have participated in illegal transactions involving their flats and the purchasers are subject to legal repercussions. The same extends to property dealers, middlemen, consultants, facilitators, financiers, or anyone engaged in such illicit transactions. In a door-to-door survey conducted in mid-2022, it was discovered that several small flats were inhabited by unauthorized individuals.
In conclusion, this ongoing crisis underscores the urgent need for improved housing regulation, and strict adherence to existing policies by all stakeholders. With a substantial financial loss at stake, the CHB is determined to address the issue promptly while also ensuring that the rights of the lawful flat allottees are protected.
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