Akanksha Housing Scheme
Akanksha Housing Scheme
The State Government of West Bengal has launched the Akanksha Housing Scheme to provide concessional housing to the state government employee. The Akanksha housing scheme provides land free of cost for the purpose of construction of flats to the government employees. In this article, we look for the procedure for applying under Akanksha Housing Scheme in detail.
Eligibility Criteria
All serving state government employees in West Bengal who do not have their own housing under the West Bengal housing department can apply under Akanksha Housing scheme.
Documents Required
The following documents are required to be produced at the time of applying for the scheme:
- Voter Identity Card of the applicant.
- Demand draft.
- Aadhar card.
- Proof of residence.
Flats Eligibility
The following categories of flats, eligible grade-pay, rate are listed out under this scheme
| Category | Eligible grade-pay | Build up area in Sq. Ft. | Rate per square feet |
| Elegant | Rs.8900 & above. | 1434 Sq. Ft (3BHK) | Rs. 3100/- per Sq. ft. |
| Premium | Between Rs.7601 to Rs.8899. | 1273 Sq. Ft (3BHK) | Rs. 3100/- per Sq. ft. |
| Classic | Between Rs.4801 to 7600. | 924Sq. Ft (2BHK) | Rs. 3100/- per Sq. ft. |
| Economy | Between Rs.2901 to 4800. | 710 Sq. Ft (2BHK) | Rs. 2200/- per Sq. ft. |
| Standard | Rs.2900 | 464 Sq. Ft (1BHK) | Rs. 2200/-per Sq. ft |
Payment Schedule
The applicant has to make payment on instalment by following the chart listed below
| Installment No. | Amount payable | Time of payment |
| Application money | Rs.25,000. |
At the time of submitting the application.
|
| Allotment Money | 40% of tentative total price including application money. | Within 45 days of the allotment order. |
| 1st Installment | 20% of the tentative total price. | Within 30 days of completion of 6th floor slab. |
| 2st Installment | 30% of the tentative total price. | Within 30 days of completion of 9th floor slab. |
| 3rd Installment | 10% of the tentative total price. | Within 30 days of completion of entire building. |
| 4th Installment | Residual amount of final price. | Before taking possession. |
Payment Schedule for Economy and Standard Flats
The applicant has to make payment on instalment by following the chart listed below:
| Installment No. | Amount payable | Time of payment |
| Application money | Rs.25,000 of total price. |
At the time of submitting application.
|
| Allotment Money | 20% of tentative total price including application money. | Within 30 days of the allotment order. |
| Final allotment | Residual amount of final price. | Before taking possession. |
Online Registration Process
Follow the steps below to register for Akanksha housing scheme
Step 1: The applicant must visit the official website http://www.wbhousing.gov.in/ to apply online.
Step 2: Click on apply now on the home page of the website to fill the online application form.
Step 3: Now enter the required details in the form.
Step 4: Attach the scanned copies of the required documents.
Step 5: Finally click on submit button for successful registration.
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