The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) will soon float two new self financing housing schemes in Sector 51 and Sector 54 here.
In its Board meeting held on Thursday, the CHB has decided to set a benchmark for quality affordable housing and also fulfill the demand for housing in the city by floating two new self-financing housing schemes in Sector 51 and Sector 54.
Under the said schemes, it is proposed to construct approximately 1700 flats of various categories i.e. one room flat (economically weaker section), 1 BHK (lower income group), 2 BHK (medium income group) and 3 BHK (higher income group). An official of the CHB said that while the flats in Sector 51 are likely to be constructed similar to other flats constructed in the same sector, the parameters
intended to be incorporated include sustainable, energy efficient and aesthetical design, optimum use of land, green architecture, modern technology for construction with use of sustainable building material, solar energy utilisation and rain water harvesting.
The flats would be designed by a consulting architect who will be selected through an open design competition at the national levelThe Board members have also decided to rent out 143 commercial Property of Chandigarh Housing Board, which are lying vacant since long due to which the residents are facing inconvenience regarding access to essential products/services.
The CHB official said that it was decided to rent out the commercial property for maximum period of three years and preference would be given to banks, Government organisations, autonomous bodies, Boards and Corporations. The Board has also decided that these properties may be rented out by way of open auction.
Besides, allocation of specific dwelling unit number through draw of lots will be held on October 28 for 160 two bed room flats in Sector 51-A here. The allotment and possession of the dwelling units shall be given to all applications who have deposited the cost of the flat and the possession is targeted to be handed over by November 2014.
During the meeting, it was also decided to delegate the technical powers of Chief Engineer to Superintending Engineer, CHB for expediting the completion of projects. Also, financial powers have been delegated to the CEO, CHB. These powers are delegated till the post of Chief engineer is filled up in Housing Board, said the official.