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The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) reports that allottees under the Small Flats Scheme owe a staggering INR 52 crore in pending rent. A total of 13,174 defaulters have failed to pay their monthly dues regularly, leading to significant arrears. The CHB has published the list of defaulters on its website and provided online and offline payment options. The Small Flats Scheme, which includes 18,138 flats, aims to provide affordable housing to families on a monthly rental basis. Strict rules prohibit selling, sub-letting, or transferring these flats to ensure their intended purpose is maintained. The issue of non-payment and unauthorized use has been a recurring challenge for the scheme.
The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has disclosed that tenants under its Small Flats Scheme have accumulated rent dues totalling INR 52 crore. According to a CHB official, 13,174 allottees have failed to pay their monthly rent consistently since moving into the flats, creating a significant backlog of unpaid dues. Advertisement
In response, the CHB has published a list of defaulters on its official website, www(dot)chbonline(dot)in, encouraging tenants to clear their arrears. Payments can be made conveniently online or at any Sampark Centre, ensuring accessibility for all defaulters.
The Small Flats Scheme was initially launched to replace slum settlements with structured housing for economically weaker sections. Under this program, 18,138 flats were allotted, including 2,000 units under the Affordable Rental Housing Complex (ARHC) Scheme. The ARHC initiative, introduced under the central government's "Housing for All" mission, aims to address the housing needs of urban migrants and workers by providing affordable rental accommodations.
The flats are provided strictly on a monthly rental basis and are intended for occupation by the allottees and their immediate families. To preserve the integrity of the program, CHB has imposed stringent rules prohibiting the sale, sub-letting, or transfer of these properties to other individuals.
Despite these measures, issues with compliance have persisted. Past instances of rent arrears and unauthorized use of flats have posed challenges to the effective implementation of the scheme. In earlier years, CHB had issued warnings to defaulters and threatened legal action, including eviction notices, to recover dues. These recurring problems highlight systemic issues with monitoring and enforcement.
The mounting rent arrears under the Small Flats Scheme underscore the challenges faced in maintaining affordable housing initiatives. While the CHB has taken steps to ensure accessible payment options and enforce strict occupancy rules, recurring non-compliance by tenants suggests deeper systemic concerns. Strengthened monitoring, timely follow-ups, and policy refinements may be crucial to ensuring the scheme achieves its goal of providing secure and stable housing for economically weaker sections. With a history of similar issues, the CHB must focus on long-term strategies to enhance financial discipline and accountability among allottees.
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