G.O. (4D) No.48, Enhanced Ex Gratia for Dilapidated Tenements, 2021
The Housing and Urban Development (UHD-1(2)) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. (4D) No.48 dated 22 November 2021, granting in-principle administrative sanction to increase the one time ex gratia for families occupying 9,242 remaining dilapidated tenements of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board. The assistance increases from Rs.8,000 to Rs.24,000 per family, payable as Rs.12,000 when the family shifts and Rs.12,000 after one year.
What the government approved
The Housing and Urban Development (UHD-1(2)) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, through G.O. (4D) No.48 dated 22 November 2021, approved in principle an increase in relocation assistance for occupants of dilapidated Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board tenements. The amount rises from Rs.8,000 to Rs.24,000 per family.
The approval covers occupants of the remaining 9,242 dilapidated tenements identified for reconstruction. The expenditure is to be treated as part of the reconstruction project cost.
Why the assistance was increased
Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board tenements built in Chennai and other towns for urban slum families had become dilapidated because of atmospheric effects, wear and tear, and age. A technical committee inspects vulnerable buildings and recommends appropriate tenements for demolition and reconstruction.
Reconstruction is undertaken under the Affordable Housing in Partnership component of Housing for All. The expected project period is approximately 24 months. According to the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, occupants were reluctant to vacate because of the cost of renting accommodation outside the scheme area, which delayed the start of reconstruction at several locations.
Payment arrangement
G.O. (4D) No.48 provides for the Rs.24,000 assistance to be paid in two instalments:
- Rs.12,000 at the time the family shifts from the vulnerable tenement.
- Rs.12,000 after one year.
The Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board had approved this payment structure at its 504th meeting on 25 August 2021 before seeking government sanction.
Who is affected
G.O. (4D) No.48 directly concerns families occupying the 9,242 remaining dilapidated Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board tenements proposed for reconstruction. It is intended to help those families meet shifting and rental expenses while living outside the scheme area.
The document does not change land ownership, property title or registration requirements. Its stated purpose is to facilitate vacation and reconstruction of vulnerable tenements by increasing temporary relocation assistance.
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Common questions
How much relocation assistance can an affected family receive?
G.O. (4D) No.48 sanctions Rs.24,000 per family, increased from Rs.8,000.
Is the full Rs.24,000 paid when the family vacates?
No. The first instalment of Rs.12,000 is payable at the time of shifting, and the second instalment of Rs.12,000 is payable after one year.
Which tenements are covered by the approval?
The approval applies to occupants of the remaining 9,242 dilapidated tenements of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board that are proposed for reconstruction.
Does G.O. (4D) No.48 alter my land title or property registration?
The document does not address land title or property registration. It grants in-principle administrative sanction for increased ex gratia assistance to families shifting from dilapidated tenements during reconstruction.
