Mumbai's BMC Housing Lottery Sees Low Response: Only 2,037 Applications for 426 Flats
The BMC's first-ever housing lottery has received a disappointingly low response, with only 2,037 applications for 426 homes across the city. Despite the low interest, the civic body is proceeding with the process as planned.
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The final list of eligible applicants will be released on Tuesday at 5 p.m., followed by the lottery draw on November 20 at 5 p.m. The names of successful as well as waitlisted applicants will be announced on November 21 at 5 p.m.
Earlier, such homes were allotted through the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) lottery. However, the BMC is conducting the draw independently in an effort to streamline the allocation process.
The civic body received these flats under Regulation 15 of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034, which mandates that developers of plots larger than 4,000 sq m surrender a portion of the built-up area for affordable housing. Additional units were acquired under Regulation 33(20)(b), which encourages the development of affordable housing on private plots.
Application numbers vary sharply across locations. On October 16, the BMC announced the sale of 426 flats, with an estimated revenue generation of around Rs. 308 crore. However, by the application deadline on November 14, the response varied significantly across locations.
Marol drew a staggering 937 applications for just 14 flats, while Kandivali received 393 applications for 46 units, and Goregaon saw 189 applications for 19 units.
The flats, priced between Rs 55 lakh and Rs 1 crore, are located across Kandivali, Bhandup, Byculla, Kanjurmarg, Jogeshwari, and Goregaon. Of the total units, 381 are reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and 45 for Low-Income Group (LIG) buyers, with carpet areas ranging from 269 sq ft to 489 sq ft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BMC's housing lottery?
The BMC's housing lottery is a process where the civic body allocates affordable housing units to eligible applicants through a random draw.
How many applications were received for the BMC's housing lottery?
The BMC received only 2,037 applications for 426 homes across the city.
What is the timeline for the BMC's housing lottery?
The final list of eligible applicants will be released on Tuesday at 5 p.m., followed by the lottery draw on November 20 at 5 p.m. The names of successful and waitlisted applicants will be announced on November 21 at 5 p.m.
How were the flats acquired for the BMC's housing lottery?
The flats were acquired under Regulation 15 of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034 and Regulation 33(20)(b), which mandate developers to surrender a portion of the built-up area for affordable housing.
What is the price range for the flats in the BMC's housing lottery?
The flats are priced between Rs 55 lakh and Rs 1 crore, with carpet areas ranging from 269 sq ft to 489 sq ft.
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