Frequently Asked Questions
Q: [What
is HIMUDA]
A: [Himachal
Pradesh Housing & Urban Development Authority is established under
the HP Housing & Urban Development Authority Act, 2004 (Act No.9 of
2004). with the objectives of providing houses to the needy
people within the affordable limits in Himachal Pradesh. To
achieve this goal and to mitigate the housing problem in the State,
HIMUDA is making strenuous efforts to provide well planned houses in
Himachal Pradesh. ]
Q:
[Who
Can apply for allotment of House/Flat/Plot from HIMUDA in Himachal
Pradesh ...?]
A: [All
citizens of India including NRIs can apply for allotment of
House/Flat/Plot/Commercial Units in Himachal Pradesh through
Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA).
Though, the property i.e. House/Flat/Plot cannot be purchased by the
non-bonafide/non agriculturists in Himachal Pradesh, but the said
condition of Himachali Agriculturists/bonafide Himachali is relaxed
by the Government of Himachal Pradesh if the property is purchased
from HIMUDA.]
Q:
[How
can I get House or Plot or Flat from HP Housing & Urban Development
Authority ?]
A: From time to
time HP Housing & Urban Development Authority invite applications
for allotment of different categories of houses/plots/flats through
advertisements published in leading News papers through India.
Detailed information regarding location, number, sizes and prices of
the units are given in these advertisements. However for
further details regarding terms and conditions & application forms
etc printed brochures have been prescribed which can be had from the
Head Office of HP Housing & Urban Development Authority situated at
"Nigam Vihar, Shimla-171 002, Shimla H. P."
Prescribed Applications Forms are received alongwith application fee prescribed for the particular scheme in the Head office on or before the last date fixed. We are not having nodal agencies or Banks through which applications can be accepted/deposited. In case number of applications received is more than the houses/plots/flats available, allotment is made through draw of lots. The draw of lots is held before the public and of course all the applicants are also requested to be present on the day of draw of lots. Final result of draw is also displayed on the Notice Board of Housing & Urban Development Authority at Head Office as also intimated to the individual applicants.]
Q: [What
is the cost of Units in Urban Estates of HIMUDA...
?
A: [The prices of
the Units in different estates of HP Housing & Urban Development
Authority is fixed by the Board of Directors taking into account the
market conditions. ]
Q:
What is the Application
Fee for allotment of Houses/Flats/Plots in Himachal Pradesh... ?]
A: [The
application fee, what we call as earnest money is supposed to be
deposited alongwith application form which vary from time to time
and scheme to scheme. The application fee is clearly mentioned
in the advertisement as and when it is released to the Press.]
Q: [How
long this application fee remains with HIMUDA ... ?]
A: [The
application fee or earnest money is normally refunded to the
applicants immediately after the draw of lots to the unsuccessful
applicants, but application fee for those applicants who have been
placed on waiting list are kept back by the Board till such time the
concerned applicants asks for it's refund. However, no
interest is paid by the Board on such amount.]
Q:
[What
is the payment plan for purchase of House/Flat/Plot... ?]
A: [The payment
plan of houses/plots/flats differs from scheme to scheme and place
to place. Detailed payment plan is released to the Press as
and when it is finalized and the scheme is advertised for general
public. ]
Q: [How
can one get commercial sites from HIMUDA ... ?]
A: As and when
the Housing Colony at a particular place is finalized, we do keep
sites earmarked for schools, Hospitals and of course Petrol Pumps
etc. etc as per requirement of the particular place. These
sites are advertised in the leading newspapers of the country.
The applications which are received in response to the advertisement
(s) are processed thoroughly by the Authority keeping in view the
background of the Institution, Financial resources and as also the
utility of the Institution to the residents of the area. Rates
for these sites are finalized by the Board of Directors from time to
time and are normally.
Commercial sites are strictly sold through public auction. Wide publicity is given through the media and other local means where the commercial sites are to be sold. Successful bidders are required to deposit 25% of the bid money at the time of fall of hammer and the balance 75% is payable in four annual installments along with interest. Though the detailed terms and conditions of the auction is announced at the time of auction but the same can can be had from the Head Office of the Housing & Urban Development Authority well before the date of auction. However, the allottee can make 75% balance payment in lump-sum to avoid interest component.]
Q: [How
the payments are to be made to HIMUDA ...?
A: [Usually
payments are received in cash at the Cash Counter at Head Office and
through Bank Draft in favour of CEO-cum-Secretary, Housing &
Urban Development Authority, Shimla-2 on any scheduled bank
situated at Shimla but local cheques are also accepted.]
Q: [What
is Hire Purchase Tenancy Agreement (HPTA) ...?]
A: [HPTA is an
agreement between the Board and the allottee till such time the
allottee is tenant of the Board and till the full and final payment
from the allottee is received. HPTA is executed after making
initial payment of requisite amount. It is executed on
non-judicial paper of Rs.5/- in triplicate i.e. one copy on
non-judicial paper and two copies on judicial stamp papers of Re.1/-
only.]
Q: [What
are the formalities to be completed after making full payment of a
Unit ...?]
A: [After making
full payments Conveyance Deed or Lease Deed (as the case may be) is
supposed to be executed in the office of the Authority which will
subsequently will be got registered in the office of the concerned
Sub-Registrar of the area of property.]
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