DDA Auctions Group Housing Plots Online Amidst COVID-19

The DDA or the Delhi Development Authority is meant to secure infrastructural development in Delhi. It was initiated in 1975 with certain objectives at hand. The DDA Housing Scheme works towards providing residential accommodation for people belonging to different sections of society. Owing to the growing population in the capital city, it gets challenging to look for a permanent residential address. Therefore, people belonging to the High Income Group, Low Income Group, or even the Middle-Income Group can acquire houses under this scheme.

In this article, we would be talking about all the tit-bits relating to the housing scheme. All relevant information regarding the registration form, eligibility criteria, application procedure, etc., will be discussed henceforth. If you happen to be based in New Delhi, it is indeed a great chance for you to attain a dream house. 

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

The DDA scheme in itself has been initiated under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. The phrase means ‘housing for all.’ The very objective underlying the process is to provide for residential flats at discounted and subsidized rates. Under normal circumstances, not all can acquire a permanent shelter. Thus, the DDA housing scheme concerning the PM Yojana serves the purpose for all.

Also, there is an added advantage for some regions under this scheme. In areas such as Narela and Rohini, about 1000 flats were constructed and sold at slashed rates. Fulfilling the dream of having a home has been made easier and cost-effective. Irrespective of the economic hierarchy of society, you get to live your dream. 

Relaxation in the group housing scheme 

To facilitate the formation of group housing societies, the Delhi Development Authority launched its master plan of granting relaxations. It is a new scheme under the housing plan to form housing societies in the unauthorized colonies. Initially, the requirements for forming group housing necessitated a 3000 sq. meter plot with 18 meters connecting road. However, recently, the authorities announced a huge relaxation in this regard.

Now, to form a group housing, the minimum plot size requirement is 2000 sq. meters. However, not all citizens can be part of this plan. Either in the case of redevelopment or regeneration, one can avail of the benefits of this scheme. Alongside redevelopment, DDA offers huge incentives. 

Latest housing scheme 2021: Features 

The scheme targeted flats to be sold at specific locations throughout Delhi. Some of its targeted locations were Mugal Puri, Rohini, Dwarka, Jasola, and Vasant Kunj. The chairman Anil Baijal along with the Delhi lieutenant governor mutually settled on offering 1354 flats under this scheme. The decision was undertaken in December 2020 and finally, it was executed on 2^nd January 2021.

Among the total number of flats, the classification was as follows:

• High-income group: 215 flats located in Jasola Vihar, Shaheen Bagh metro station, 15 located in Vasant Kunj.
• Middle-income group: 352 flats in Dwarka sector 19B, 348 located in Dwarka sector 16, and about 4 near Vasant Kunj area.  
• Low-income group: 276 flats for economically weaker sections located in Dwarka’s Mugal Puri region.

Owing to the COVID-19 situation, the 2021 housing scheme was auctioned online. The DDA launched the AWAAS software, which would be used for conducting all online procedures under the scheme. The software is accessible via the official website of the organization. However, it is for the conveyance deed that one needs to visit the office once physically. The organization has usually been in the practice of charging for the preferred location. Similarly, for the recent scheme too, 1.5%-3% of the total amount of the property cost has been charged for preferential location.

Detailed Figures 

 Eligibility criteria and documents required- 

For enrolling yourself to avail the benefit of the scheme, there is a certain criterion that needs to be fulfilled.

• Must mandatorily be a citizen of India
• Must be above 18 years of age
• Neither an applicant nor his/her close relations cannot hold an existing residential flat larger than 67 sq. meters in and around Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi Cantonment.
• Multiple applications by one applicant will not be entertained
• A married couple can apply differently, but only one will be entitled in case of selection
• If an applicant is applying for more than one category, the application amount must be paid for the highest category

Essential documents for application: 

• Aadhar card
• PAN card
• Locally Registered Mobile number
• Proof of residence
• Passport size photograph

DDA Draw Results 

As per our knowledge, the auction was initiated on the 2^nd of January 2021. It lasted for about 1.5 months. In between this period, about 33000 applicants reverted to the scheme. Among the 33,000 applications, about 22,500 applicants have already paid their registration terms. Nearly about 6000 applications were incurred for the HIG and MIG categories of sales. The locations of Dwarka and Vasanth Kunj received the heftiest applications.  Vasanth Kunj in itself received about 2000 applications for a 13 flats capacity.

Since the scheme is entirely online, all processing procedures have been conducted via the Awaas software of the Delhi Development Authority. The scheduled date for the draw was to be held on 10^th March 2021 from 11 am onwards. The session was live and was presided over by judges and senior officials of the organization. Apart from the applicants, even common people were granted access to the live draw session via the DDA portal. The whole procedure laid the foundation of random number generation. 

Application procedure for the housing scheme 

The only speciality about the 2021 scheme is that it ought to be conducted online. Right from registrations to payments and even possession, all of it. However, the registration can be initiated by interested candidates by visiting the official website.  Also, even before starting with the procedure, do take a look at the brochure. Then, you would land upon the homepage on logging into the site, where the procedure will start.

You will be made to undergo three significant stages of the registration procedure. First, you need to put up details such as contact information, PAN, and Aadhar number for the initial registration. Then, for further confirmation, an OTP will be sent to you. Once the registration is complete, for each login, a conformational OTP will be necessitated. Next comes the registration form displayed on the screen for you to make your choice.

Details such as bank details, address details, personal details, joint application details, etc., need to be inserted. Also, you get to pick your category and preferential location (if any). Next up is the most important part that demands your photograph and signature. Finally, a scanned copy of the two needs to be uploaded. Do not forget to read the instructions before clicking on the final submit option.

The phase is the payment cycle or the registration fees. The present screen displayed would contain your registration number, date, and the amount payable as per your chosen category. The payment options available are either net banking or via NEFT/RTGS. Simply by clicking on the make payment option, you are all set to print out the receipt. The receipt would contain the registration number, date and the amount paid. Secure the receipt for further reference.

The registration fees for each group is as follows:

• Janta flats – ₹10,000
• 1BHK – ₹15,000
• EWS – ₹25,000
• LIG – ₹1 lakh
• MIG/HIG – ₹2 lakhs

DDA housing scheme 2019 differentiated from DDA housing scheme 2021

The 2019 housing scheme was a success, but the 2021 scheme has something different in-store. The 2019 draw was restricted to regions such as Narela and Vasant Kunj. On 23^rd July 2019, the Delhi Development Authority announced draw results for about 10,294 homes. Both in terms of the number of flats and the location picks, the 2021 scheme is a better deal.

Among the 10,300 flats, 8,383 were booked for LIG, 2,000 for MIG, 448 for HIG, and 8,000 for the economically weaker section (EWS). The HIG and MIG flats were centred primarily at Vasant Kunj. The LIG flats are distributed in Vasant Kunj and Narela regions and EWS in the Narela region. LIG category of flats were priced at ₹25 lakhs for 430 sq. ft. MIG flats were priced at ₹70-80 lakhs for about 650-750 sq. ft. And, HIG flats were priced at ₹1.5-2 crores for 970 sq. ft.

For the EWS, the concession allowed was to a great extent. On 9^th July 2019, DDA decided on reducing the cost of flats in the Narela region presented under the Housing Scheme 2019. The allottees were entitled to avail a concession of about 40%.

Instant Flat Booking Procedure

The official website of the DDA ensures easy, convenient, and instant flat booking options. The homepage of the official portal displays the option for ‘online instant flat booking’. The new page that you are directed to entitles you to select location and category. By clicking on the search option, you can choose your desired sector and budget.

Further, click on the search option, and enter your block. Likewise, click on the search option to look for flats. All flats in your preferred location will be displayed for you to command bookings. You will get to avail all the details very easily by clicking on the category-wise distribution details of flats. From bookings to lodging grievances to putting forth feedback, all of it is available on the official portal of the authority.

How can one surrender a DDA flat?

If you were lucky enough to get a flat under the DDA scheme but you are ultimately unhappy with the flat due to the flat size and design, then you always have an option to surrender the DDA flat. Now, if you really wish to surrender your DDA flat, then fill in the cancellation form either online or offline. However, DDA will levy some penalties for surrendering a flat.

What are the charges for surrendering a DDA flat?

• If the applicant is surrendering the flat prior to the issue of demand cum allotment letter, then 25% of the application money will be deducted.
• If the applicant surrenders within 90 days of receiving the demand cum allotment letter, then around 50% of the amount will be deducted.
• If the applicant surrenders from the 91^st day to the 180^th day from the date of issuance of demand cum allotment letter, then 100% of the money will be deducted.

Conclusion

The Delhi Development Authority, apart from serving housing schemes, has worked in several fields. From commercial plots to industrial plots and even restaurant units, all of it had been included under the bidding system. Thus, this initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Yojana is an excellent initiative by the Delhi government to cater to shelter needs for all sections of society. Keeping in mind specifically the income of each group and their capabilities, the Housing scheme is indeed a greater opportunity for all.

No matter which class of the society you belong to, such governmental schemes always come to help. Such initiatives cannot be ignored and must be taken full benefit of. With that, we come to the end of this piece covering all the relevant aspects.

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