Grants to Cooperative Housing Societies of Backward Classes

Government Resolutions

• Government Resolution No. BCH-1096/Pr. No. 619/Mavak-2, dated 1 April 1998
• Government Resolution No. Grihani-2023/Pr. No. 16/Buildings, dated 31 May 2023

Main Objective of the Scheme:

To provide permanent housing for backward class individuals from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Nomadic Tribes, ensuring they live in a safe and well-facilitated environment.

Key Conditions of the Scheme:

• In cooperative housing societies under the PWR-219 scheme, the original membership should consist of 90% backward class and 10% non-backward class individuals as per previous government resolutions. After redevelopment, the additional flats should maintain a ratio of 20% backward class and 80% non-backward class.
• All redevelopment proposals must be submitted through MHADA for approval by the Social Justice Department.

Benefits of the Scheme:

• Land Grant: Financial assistance for land, either the price determined by the town planner or the purchase price, whichever is lower.
• Registration Fee: Exemption from stamp duty.
• Development Fund: Payment by the government if applicable.
• Construction Grant: 30% of the construction cost as a grant.
• Interest Subsidy: 10% interest subsidy on loans taken by beneficiaries as per criteria.

Contact:

Assistant Commissioner of Social Welfare of the respective district

Beneficiary:

As mentioned above

Benefits:

As mentioned above