Govt’s major announcement for EWS category; to give vacant flats on rent

Jaipur: The State government on Thursday made two big announcements for the people of Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Now, vacant multi-storey apartments under the Affordable Housing Schemes in Jaipur and other cities will be given on rent to people falling under EWS. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by UDH Principal Secretary Kunjilal Meena. The vacant houses will be allotted to eligible families on ‘first come first serve’ basis and interested people can contact the concerned municipal body , development authority and urban development trust.

Officials informed that these houses will be given to ‘homeless families’ of economically weaker income group whose annual income is up to Rs. 3 lakh. The monthly rent will be between Rs 200 to 300. “If the allottee stays in the same house for 10 years, he can get the ownership by depositing the remaining amount of the cost of the house. At places where vacant houses are available, basic facilities like road, electricity, water etc. have been made available by the concerned urban civic body. The allottee will have to pay the water and electricity bill as per the consumption,” said an official.