G.O.(4D) No.8, Ex-gratia for Occupants of 9242 Dilapidated Tenements, 2022
The Housing and Urban Development [UHD-1(2)] Department issued Government Order (4D) Number 8 on 22 February 2022 to allow enhanced ex-gratia of Rs.24,000 per family to be paid in one lump sum to occupants of 9242 dilapidated Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board tenements. It amends Government Order (4D) Number 48, dated 22 November 2021, which had divided the payment into two instalments.
What the document changes
Government Order (4D) Number 8 of the Housing and Urban Development [UHD-1(2)] Department changes how enhanced ex-gratia is paid to occupants who leave dilapidated Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board tenements for reconstruction.
Government Order (4D) Number 48, dated 22 November 2021, had granted in-principle administrative sanction to increase the payment from Rs.8,000 to Rs.24,000 per family. It provided for two instalments:
- Rs.12,000 when the family shifted out.
- Rs.12,000 after one year.
The amendment replaces that arrangement with a single payment of Rs.24,000 per family at the initial stage. The payment remains part of the relevant reconstruction project cost.
Who is affected
The amended payment arrangement applies to occupants of the remaining 9242 dilapidated tenements of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board that are being taken up for reconstruction.
A beneficiary must meet both stated conditions:
- The beneficiary must have actually moved out and handed over the building for reconstruction.
- The beneficiary must agree and commit in writing to make the required contribution to the project cost and confirm awareness of the amount of that contribution.
Why the payment was changed
The Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board reported that families wanted the full Rs.24,000 at the initial stage. They said the amount would help meet expenses connected with shifting and staying in rented accommodation.
The Government accepted the proposal for the following reasons:
- There may not be additional expenditure from the relevant project head because the payment is charged to the project.
- Paying a second instalment could be difficult because beneficiaries may be living in different localities after shifting.
- A single payment avoids related administrative difficulties.
- The Government considered that the arrangement would give greater confidence to the urban poor.
Practical effect
Eligible families do not have to wait one year for the second half of the enhanced ex-gratia. Once the stated conditions are satisfied, the approved Rs.24,000 per family is payable as one lump sum to support shifting and temporary rented accommodation during reconstruction.
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Common questions
How much ex-gratia can an eligible family receive?
The enhanced ex-gratia is Rs.24,000 per family, increased from Rs.8,000.
Is the Rs.24,000 paid in two instalments?
No. Government Order (4D) Number 8 permits the full Rs.24,000 to be paid in one lump sum instead of two instalments of Rs.12,000.
Must a family leave the tenement before receiving payment?
Yes. The beneficiary must have actually moved out and handed over the building for reconstruction.
Does the beneficiary have to give anything in writing?
Yes. The beneficiary must commit in writing to make the contribution to the project cost and confirm awareness of the amount of that contribution.
