Abua Awas Yojana
The Abua Awas Yojana aims to provide pucca houses to 8,00,000 homeless families in three phases. Each house will feature three rooms and a kitchen, covering an area of 31 square meters.
The scheme aims to provide financial relief to beneficiaries of the Gujarat Housing Board and Slum Clearance Cell who have pending installment dues by offering a complete waiver of penalty amounts. It benefits tenants and property allottees by waiving 100% penalties on arrears if paid by 31st March.
The scheme aims to provide financial relief to beneficiaries of the Gujarat Housing Board and Slum Clearance Cell who have pending installment dues by offering a complete waiver of penalty amounts. It benefits tenants and property allottees by waiving 100% penalties on arrears if paid by 31st March.
The scheme "100% Penalty Mafi Yojana" was launched by the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to provide financial relief to beneficiaries of the Gujarat Housing Board and Slum Clearance Cell who have pending installment dues by offering a complete waiver of penalty amounts, thereby reducing the financial burden on property allottees and encouraging them to clear their outstanding dues. The scheme provides 100% waiver on penalty amounts if all arrears of installments are paid in one go by 31st March and facilitates the transfer of property ownership to eligible applicants. The applications for this scheme are accepted Online.
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The applicant receives 100% waiver on the penalty amount accumulated on pending installments.
The waiver is applicable on all arrears of installments pertaining to old schemes of the Gujarat Housing Board and Slum Clearance Cell.
The benefit is a one-time waiver granted upon fulfillment of payment conditions.
The waiver is applied at the time of final settlement of dues.
Conditions*
_*All arrears of installments must be paid in one go (lump sum payment)._
_*The payment must be completed by 31st March._
_*The waiver applies only to the penalty component; the principal installment amount must be paid in full._
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Step 1: Online — Step 1
Access the online application form. Enter all mandatory personal information. Verify that all mandatory fields marked with asterisk (*) have been filled.
Step 2: Online — Step 2
For document upload, click "Choose File" or drag and drop documents into appropriate upload fields. Ensure all documents are clear, legible, and within the specified file size limits.
Step 3: Online — Step 3
Carefully review all entered information and uploaded documents for accuracy and completeness. Click "Submit". Note down any application reference number or acknowledgment number provided for future tracking and correspondence.
Step 4: Online — Step 4
After successful application submission, proceed to pay all pending arrears of installments in one lump sum payment through designated Gujarat Housing Board payment channels by 31st March. Retain payment receipts for record and verification purposes. *Application Deadline* The critical deadline for completing the lump sum payment of all arrears is 31st March of the respective year. <br>
Yes, existing occupants who hold valid successive power of attorney from the original tenant are eligible to apply. You must provide certified copies of all successive power of attorney documents and pay all arrears in one lump sum by March 31, 2025. <br>
The scheme covers properties allotted under old schemes of both the Gujarat Housing Board and the Slum Clearance Cell. All beneficiaries with pending installment arrears under these old schemes are eligible for the penalty waiver. <br>
If the original tenant or power of attorney holder has deceased, you must submit a Death Certificate, a firm name on stamp paper of ₹300/-, and a Title Consent Form on stamp paper of ₹300/-. <br>
No, there are no personal or family income limits specified for this scheme. The scheme is applicable to all citizens of Gujarat who meet the other eligibility criteria, regardless of their economic status. <br>
For the latest photograph of the house, acceptable formats are .jpg or .jpeg with a maximum file size of 10 Megabytes. All other documents must be in Portable Document Format (.pdf) with the same 10 Megabytes size limit. <br>
You must complete the lump sum payment of all pending arrears by 31st March, to qualify for the 100% penalty waiver under this scheme. <br>
You must pay the full principal amount of all pending installments in one lump sum. The scheme provides a 100% waiver only on the penalty amount; the principal installment arrears must be paid in full. <br>
You must provide the Aadhaar Card and Permanent Account Number Card of the person in whose name the property is to be deeded. Both documents are mandatory for the application process. <br>
The scheme is open to all categories, genders, professions, education levels, and social and economic standards. There are no demographic restrictions; any eligible citizen of Gujarat can apply. <br>
There is no application fee charged for submitting the online form. The application is completely free of cost. However, you must pay the full principal amount of pending installments separately to avail the penalty waiver. <br>
You must furnish Xerox copies of all receipts of amounts previously paid to the Gujarat Housing Board. These receipts must be submitted in Portable Document Format (.pdf) with a maximum file size of 10 Megabytes. <br>
Acceptable proof includes a copy of rent agreement, delivery of rent receipt, or a letter from the landlord. These documents substantiate your occupancy status and tenancy relationship with the property. <br>
The penalty waiver is a one-time benefit applied at the time of final settlement of dues. Once you complete the lump sum payment of all arrears by the deadline, the 100% penalty waiver is processed and applied to your account during settlement. <br>
You must obtain and submit a Xerox copy of the municipality or municipal corporation's last year's tax bill for the building. This document must be from the most recent fiscal year available. <br>
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
Open Official WebsiteThe Abua Awas Yojana aims to provide pucca houses to 8,00,000 homeless families in three phases. Each house will feature three rooms and a kitchen, covering an area of 31 square meters.
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