Government Amends Guidelines for Transfer of Salt Lands to Boost Affordable Housing
The Central government has amended the guidelines for the transfer of salt lands to facilitate the development of affordable housing and other welfare measures.
Salt LandsCentral GovernmentAffordable HousingPmawas YojanaDpiitReal Estate MaharashtraSep 03, 2024
As per the revised guidelines, the land can be allocated for welfare measures, such as slum re-development, affordable housing and PM-Awas Yojana, and for the purpose of schools and colleges, lands can be transferred to CPSEs (central public sector enterprises), states and their enterprises at 25 per cent of the circle rate.
The reserve price for such land parcel will be fixed through an approved valuer with reference to the circle rate after taking into account any physical constraints in developing such land.
About 60,000 acres of salt land are there in different states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, and Karnataka. Highest tract of such land is there in Andhra Pradesh (20,716 acres), followed by Tamil Nadu (17,095 acres) and Maharashtra (12,662 acres).
The Salt Commissioner's Office, headquartered in Jaipur, is under the administrative control of the DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade). Its functions include promotion of technological development, custody and superintendence of departmental salt lands and other assets.
Further, the guidelines said that for ports and its related activities, and industrial purposes, SCO lands may be transferred to CPSEs, states and their entities at 50 per cent of the circle rate. Similarly, for public infrastructure and utilities such as roads, highways, bridges, sewage treatment plants, and transmission lines, these lands can be transferred at 10 per cent of the guideline value/circle rate.
The guidelines also stated that the allottee state governments shall not transfer ownership of this concessional land to any other entity in future even for the same purpose. However, states/state PSEs are allowed to sub-lease plots to the beneficiaries in the case of slum redevelopment projects, EWS (Economically Weaker Section) housing projects and industrial plots, etc.
As part of the general terms and conditions for transfer of these lands, the guidelines stated that the request for the transfer would be made to the DPIIT Secretary.
DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) is a department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It is responsible for the promotion of industry and internal trade in the country.
CPSEs (Central Public Sector Enterprises) are companies owned and controlled by the Government of India. They play a significant role in the country's economy and are involved in various sectors such as energy, finance, and infrastructure.
PM-Awas Yojana is a housing scheme launched by the Government of India to provide affordable housing to the urban poor.
SCO (Salt Commissioner's Office) is a government agency responsible for the administration of salt lands in the country.
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) is a category of people who are economically weaker and are eligible for benefits under various government schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the amended guidelines for the transfer of salt lands?
The amended guidelines aim to facilitate the development of affordable housing and other welfare measures.
How much land is available for transfer under the amended guidelines?
About 60,000 acres of salt land are available for transfer in different states.
What is the role of the Salt Commissioner's Office in the transfer of salt lands?
The Salt Commissioner's Office is responsible for the administration of salt lands in the country.
What is the significance of the DPIIT in the transfer of salt lands?
The DPIIT is responsible for the promotion of industry and internal trade in the country and plays a significant role in the transfer of salt lands.
What is the eligibility criterion for the beneficiaries of the slum redevelopment projects, EWS housing projects and industrial plots?
The beneficiaries of these projects should be from the economically weaker section of the society.
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