The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced that it will refund the registration amount of the unsuccessful applicants of its Housing Scheme 2019, in a week’s time. Apart from this, the successful applicants can also exercise the option of surrendering the allotment or getting a refund of the registration amount without any deduction, up to 15 days from the date of issue of demand-cum-allotment letter, issued on the DDA’s website. According to media reports, around 3,000 applicants have already surrendered 1BHK flats at Narela, due to a shortage of public transport in the location. 

Surrendering of the flat: In case you plan to surrender or cancel your allotment, you will be charged a fee. The fee is:

Once selected for allotment, the applicant will have to submit a set of documents, which include:

1. Self-attested copy of PAN Card
2. Self-attested copy of any government-issued identification card.
3. Self-attested copy of id card that has your name and address (Aadhaar, bank passbook, passport, election card etc.)
4. In case of EWS applicants, a proof of income issued by Tehsildar

DDA had announced the draw result for the second phase of its housing scheme for 2019 on July 23, under which it offered over 10,294 low-income, middle-income, and high-income group (LIG, MIG and LIG) flats in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj and Narela. The registration of these homes, which started on March 25, was ended on June 10. 

How to check the results of DDA Housing Scheme 2019

Applicants can view the live streaming available at the www.dda.org.in. The draw of lots will be based on the random number generation system. Interested applicants can also visit DDA headquarters, Vikas Sadan for checking the list. The list of successful applicants has also been uploaded on the DDA’s website. 

Location: Of the 18,000 flats, 8,383 will be in the LIG category; 7,700 in the EWS category; over 2,000 in the MIG category; and 448 in the HIG category. The HIG and MIG apartments will be sold in Vasant Kunj; LIG flats in Vasant Kunj and Narela; and EWS in Narela.

To invite more homebuyers, the DDA has introduced the concept of sample flats. The potential homebuyers could visit these sample flats to have a look and feel of what they will get at the time of possession. 

These sample flats are open for a visit on all days, including, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm. To ensure easy commute for the visitors of the sample flats in Narela, the DDA also provides a shuttle bus service from the Jahangirpuri Metro Station every Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays.

Here’s a list of sample flats you could visit:

Price: According to the DDA’s brochure, the highest price, which is of a 3-BHK flat in Vasant Kunj, goes up to Rs 1.7 crore while the cheapest one, a 29.77-sq-meter EWS unit in Narela, costs about Rs 10.4 lakh. However, now the DDA has reduced the price of the EWS units by 40 percent of the construction cost. 

Size: The flats in the MIG category will be of a 2BHK configuration with size ranging between 650-750 square foot (sqft) in plinth area. The HIG flats of 3BHK configuration will be 970 sqft in size.

Eligibility: Those applying for the scheme under the EWS category should not have an annual income more than Rs 3 lakh. Each applicant must have a valid PAN card. Additionally, each person can submit only one application, either in their name or as a joint applicant.

Application: Those planning to apply for this scheme will be able to do so on the DDA’s online portal (www.dda.org.in) starting March 25, by paying a registration fee. The last date of filing your registration has now been extended to June 10. The application fee and the price of the apartment can be deposited only through net banking.

Registration Fee: Applying for flats in the HIG and MIG category will attract a registration fee of Rs 2 lakh while for the LIG category the fee has been set at Rs 1 lakh. However, those opting for a flat under the EWS category, the fee is Rs 25,000. In case unsuccessful in the draw of lots, the applicants will be refunded this fee.

Application process

1. Visit the page (www.dda.org.in). Click on the DDA Housing Scheme 2019 link.
2. The new page that you are redirected will have the bank website links. Select the bank you want to pay through.
3. You will be redirected to a new page which will have bank website links. Now, choose the bank to fill the form online. Applicant must have an account in one of the listed banks to proceed with the application.
4. Applicant needs to fill the registration form before logging on the bank portal. However, the registration form will be visible only when the applicant confirms the bank through which he/she wants to apply for the scheme. 
5. Applicant must ensure that email-id must be valid and functional as the applicant won’t be able to change it in the future. Applicant should also mention his/her correct PAN no. The application form without this information shall be considered incomplete and is liable to be rejected. 
6. Once the registration is complete, the applicant can log in again and go to the bank portal for filing the application. 
7. Those who want to apply for a flat in more than one category will have to deposit application money of the highest category.

Important contact numbers

Deputy Director (Coordn.) Housing, Housing Department Vikas Sadan, INA, New Delhi Phone No.: 24661803, 24661810

The luxury foray

After the successful launch of its 2019 scheme, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plans to go premium in 2020. According to media reports, the authority will offer fully-furnished penthouses with terrace gardens under the new category of super high-income group (HIG) flats. These 4BHK penthouses will be a fully-furnished duplex with terrace gardens, luxury fittings, and other amenities. On the other hand, the super HIG flats will have three bedrooms with attached bathrooms and servant quarters.

The housing authority will be developing these penthouses at a residential complex in Sector 19B of Dwarka. The complex will have 11 residential towers housing 1,114 flats (932 HIG flats and 168 super HIG flats) and 14 penthouses.