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Earlier this week, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Goa (Regulation of Land Development and Building Construction) Act, 2008 which will make it easier for the state to roll out central housing schemes catering to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The new regulations will allow for relaxation in areas such as minimum plot size, maximum coverage, setbacks, etc. The changes however do not cater to other categories such as low-income group (LIG) and mid-income group (MIG) housing.
Earlier this week, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Goa (Regulation of Land Development and Building Construction) Act, 2008 which will make it easier for the state to roll out central housing schemes catering to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Development of land and construction of buildings is governed by the provisions of the Goa (Regulation of Land Development and Building Construction) Act 2008, which from time to time is amended to cater to the current needs of society.
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The new regulations will allow for relaxation in areas such as minimum plot size, maximum coverage, setbacks, etc. The changes however do not cater to other categories such as low-income group (LIG) and mid-income group (MIG) housing. The central government has, over the years, introduced a number of affordable housing schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana which cater to several categories of individuals in the country. According to senior official within the state government, regulations with respect to the minimum plot size and setbacks need to be relaxed or modified to ensure proper implementation of such schemes within the state.
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