About this housing scheme
Akanksha Housing Scheme was launched by the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal on 28/02/2014 to provide housing to the serving State Government employees.
Akanksha Housing Scheme was launched by the Housing Department, Government of West Bengal on 28/02/2014 to provide housing to the serving State Government employees. The present project is situated in premises No. 07/300, Block-DB, Action Area-ID at New Town, Kolkata – 700107 on a pilot basis. The project has been designed on a no-profit no-loss basis and without the cost of the land. The instant project is spread over 5.0599 acres of land and comprising of 13 towers. (7 nos. of G+10 Towers for Elegant, Premium and Classic categories and 6 nos. of Straight 4 towers for Economy and Standard categories) containing of 576 flats and 236 covered Car parking spaces and 35 open Car parking spaces (only for Elegant, Premium and Classic categories) with provision for Gymnasium, Club-House and Community Hall within the Complex.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Akanksha Housing Scheme (Ahs) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Housing Department |
| Launch year | 2014 |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Housing |
| Level / State | State · West Bengal |
| Official portal | wbhousing.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| Age | No lower limit to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 0 to 80 years
- 🏘️Urban
- 🏛️Govt employees only
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Housing for serving State Government employees of West Bengal on a transparent lottery basis. The houses so built are based on the following categories based on the grade pay of the employees:
1. ELEGANT for employees with grade pay of Rs. 8900/- & above, built-up area is 1434 sq. feet. It consists of three bedrooms, one drawing cum Dining, one kitchen, two balconies, two toilets, two water closets & one store room, available at the rate of Rs. 3100/- per Sq. ft., total price Rs. 44,45,400/-
2. PREMIUM for employees with grade pay Between Rs. 7601/- to Rs. 8899/-, built-up area is 1273 sq. feet. It consists of three bedrooms, one drawing cum Dining, one kitchen, two balconies, two toilets, & one water closet, available at the rate of Rs. 3100/- per Sq. ft., total price Rs. 39,46,300/-
3. CLASSIC for employees with grade pay Between Rs. 4801/- to Rs. 7600/-, built-up area is 924 sq. feet. It consists of two bedrooms, one drawing cum Dining, one kitchen, one balcony, & two toilets, available at the rate of Rs. 3100/- per Sq. ft., total price Rs. 28,64,400/-
4. ECONOMY for employees with grade pay Between Rs. 2901/- to Rs. 4800/-, built-up area is 710 sq. feet. It consists of two bedrooms, one living cum Dining, one kitchen, one balcony, one toilet and one water closet, available at the rate of Rs. 2200/- per Sq. ft., total price Rs. 15,62,000/-
5. STANDARD for employees with grade pay upto Rs. 2900/-, built-up area is 464 sq. feet. It consists of one bedroom, one master room, one kitchen, one balcony, and one toilet, available at the rate of Rs. 2200/- per Sq. ft., total price Rs. 10,20,800/-
The prices are purely tentative and may vary during the actual execution of the scheme till its completion. The difference of cost so varied will be charged at no profit no loss basis and should be paid by the allottee within sixty days from the date of demand.
Who qualifies
All serving State Govt. employees as defined in West Bengal Service Rules, except those State Govt. employees who have their own housing scheme such as `Pratyasha’ for Policemen or similar housing schemes under Government of West Bengal stated in Memorandum No. FD-647 dated 29th August, 2014 of the Finance Department of Govt. of West Bengal may apply for New Town Project under `AKANKSHA HOUSING SCHEME’ (AHS).
Who is not eligible
The following categories of serving West Bengal State Government employees are ineligible to apply for Akanksha Housing Scheme:
- West Bengal State Government employees already covered under any other housing scheme
- All India Service officers.
- Employees of local bodies like Panchayat, Municipalities, Corporations, etc.
- Teaching/ non-teaching staff of non Govt. School & Colleges/Universities etc. even if those Institutions are aided or sponsored by state Govt.
- Employees of various companies/undertakings like WBPDCL, WBSEDCL, CSTC, CTC, SBSTC, NBSTC, WBTEDCL, WBHIDCO, KMDA, KIT, KMWSA and etc.
- Retired but reemployed Govt. employees.
- Judicial Service Officers of West Bengal.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
- You can apply for Akanksha Housing Scheme by following the steps below:
- Visit the Akanksha Housing Scheme Official Website.
- Check off each item on the list now that you’ve reviewed the team and the terms of this plan.
- You must select Apply.
- After you’ve chosen all of your terms and conditions.
- An application form will now appear on the screen.
- Fill out every field on the application precisely.
- After you’ve uploaded the scanned copies of the documents, click Submit.
- You must generate a challan using the internet system and deposit Rs. 25,000 in any Bank of Baroda branch as Application Fees.
- Your application will be successfully submitted.
- Application must be made online only.
- No applicant is permitted to submit more than one application in this project.
- Applicant has to deposit an amount of Rs. 25,000/- as "Application money" in any branch of Bank of Baroda by generating challan through the online system.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 28 Feb 2014 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Are central government employees eligible for this scheme?
No, only West Bengal state government employees are eligible for this scheme
Can a person with higher grade pay than Rs. 8900 apply for house under this scheme?
Yes, for them, the type of house available is 'Elegant', which is a 3 BHK house with 2 balconies.
Can the employees of PSU apply under this scheme?
No, only the state government employees are eligible.
Can a person apply jointly with a family member in this scheme?
Yes, a person can apply jointly for a house under this scheme, but only with spouse.
What happens if the conflict arises between the builder and purchaser?
All disputes and differences by and between the parties and / or the said buildings and / or anything done in pursuance hereby shall be referred for arbitration to such person as may be appointed by the Housing Department as the sole arbitrator for adjudication in accordance with the Indian arbitration law in force. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be binding upon the parties.
Can the owner resell the house after buying it?
No, The owners of the property will not be able to sell the property to any person upto a period of 15 (Fifteen) years from the date of purchase, or his/her retirement from Government services, whichever is later.
When does the owner get possession of the property?
All allottees will take over the possession within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of issue of intimation letter regarding completion of the project irrespective of Completion Certificate obtained from the concerned authority.
Who will bear the cost of registration and deed of conveyance?
Cost of registration of the deed of conveyance will be borne by the allottee.
How will the allottees be selected?
The allottees will be selected on the basis of a transparent lottery system from all the complete applications received. Immediately after the conduct of lottery, a provisional Allotment Letter (PAL) will be issued to all the successful candidates.
Is car parking space available for all?
Department do not give any assurance to provide Car Parking Space to each and every allottee, however, the Car Parking Space so available will be distributed among the allottees by holding a separate lottery at separate cost to be so fixed up by the Department. The cost of such Car parking space shall be paid at a time within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of such lottery of Car parking space.
What would be the payment schedule for Elegant, premium, and classic houses?
The payment will be made in 6 parts - Application Money (Rs. 25,000/-), Allotment money (40% of the Tentative total price to be paid within 45 days of the Allotment order), and 4 Installments, i.e., 20% payment Within 30 Days Of Completion Of 6th Floor Slab, 30% payment within 30 Days Of Completion Of 9th Floor Slab, 10% payment within 30 Days Of Completion Of Entire Building, and residual amount before taking possession.
What Would Be The Payment Schedule For Economy and standard flats?
The Payment Will Be Made In 3 Parts - Application Money (Rs. 25,000/-), Allotment Money (20% of the tentative total price including application money to be paid within 45 days of the Allotment order), And Residual amount of the final price to be paid before possession
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