- 1,659 properties worth Rs 251.71 crore sold, a significant increase in sales percentage compared to the previous OTS scheme
- Divisional Commissioner Shri Awanish Kumar Sharan reviewed the plan and gave instructions to provide lifts, repairs and basic amenities in the remaining houses.
- Housing Chariots to be launched in Raipur, Nava Raipur and Durg; interested buyers to be given live viewing of available properties
- The benefit of 10 to 30 percent discount will be available under the OTS-2 scheme till March 2027.
The Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board’s One Time Settlement Scheme-2 (OTS-2) is achieving significant success in providing affordable residential and commercial properties to the common citizens of Chhattisgarh and in making better use of properties lying vacant for years. Under this scheme, run under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai and the guidance of Housing and Environment Minister Shri O.P. Choudhary, 62.5 percent of the properties have been sold so far. A total of 1,659 residential and commercial properties worth Rs 251.71 crore have been sold through the scheme.
A total of 2,656 properties were included for sale under the OTS-2 scheme. Of these, only 997 properties remain for sale, with a total value of ₹134.40 crore. The scheme’s success is ensuring the utilization of properties that have been vacant for years, while also providing common citizens with the opportunity to acquire homes and commercial premises at discounted rates.
- OTS-2 performed better than its predecessor.
The One Time Settlement Scheme-2 has achieved remarkable results compared to the previous OTS scheme. The previous One Time Settlement Scheme, which operated from September 2021 to March 2024, included 2,591 residential and commercial properties worth approximately ₹511 crore. During this period, 506 properties worth ₹88.28 crore were sold, representing a sales percentage of 17.27. In the current OTS-2 scheme, 62.5 percent of properties have been sold so far.
Thus, the current scheme has registered a significant increase in sales percentage compared to the previous scheme. This achievement reflects the positive changes in the property sales system of the Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board and the effective results of its policy of providing properties at discounted rates.
- The decision of the Council of Ministers gave impetus to the scheme
It is noteworthy that at a cabinet meeting held on January 19, 2025, chaired by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, a significant decision was taken to settle the unsold residential and commercial properties of the Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board that had been unsold for more than five years. Under this, approval was granted to sell such properties at a discounted price (base rate).
In accordance with the decision of the Council of Ministers, the One-Time Settlement Scheme-2 was launched on March 1, 2025. The scheme provides for discounts of 10, 20, and 30 percent, depending on the length of time the properties have remained vacant and the proportion of vacant properties in the respective project. This initiative has accelerated the sale of long-standing unsold properties and opened new opportunities for citizens to purchase residential and commercial properties.
- Divisional Commissioner reviews, directs speed up sale of remaining properties
On October 23rd, at the headquarters of the Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board, Divisional Commissioner Mr. Awanish Kumar Sharan conducted a detailed review of the progress of the OTS-2 scheme. He inquired about the properties sold so far under the scheme, the remaining available residential and commercial units, and their potential sales.
The Divisional Commissioner directed officials to expedite the sale of the remaining properties and also improve the available amenities. Specifically, deficiencies related to elevators, necessary repairs, regular maintenance, and other basic amenities in residential complexes should be addressed on a priority basis.
He said that ensuring availability of necessary amenities and better maintenance in residential projects will increase the confidence of potential buyers and will also accelerate the sale of properties.
- Housing chariots will run in Raipur, Nava Raipur and Durg
Divisional Commissioner Shri Sharan has given instructions to start Awas Rath in Raipur, Nava Raipur and Durg for wide publicity of OTS-2 scheme and to provide information about available properties to the citizens.
Through the Awas Rath, interested citizens will be provided with information about residential and commercial properties available in various projects of the Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board, as well as arrangements for live inspections. This will enable potential buyers to make purchasing decisions based on the condition, location, available amenities, and other essential information.
The Commissioner directed officials to ensure that information about the scheme reaches as many citizens as possible, and that effective publicity should be provided to interested buyers, along with necessary guidance and information, to ensure maximum property sales within the stipulated period.
- Residential and commercial properties are available in various districts of the state.
Under the OTS-2 scheme, residential and commercial properties are available at various projects and regional offices of the Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board. These include properties in the capital project of Nava Raipur, Raipur Zone 2 and Zone 3, as well as in various areas including Durg, Bilaspur, Jagdalpur, Dhamtari, Rajnandgaon, Raigarh, Jashpur, Kondagaon, Korea, Korba, and Dantewada.
Interested citizens can contact the concerned offices to get detailed information about the location, price, facilities and discounts available under the scheme.
- The benefit of special discount will be available only till March 2027
The duration of One Time Settlement Scheme-2 of Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board has been fixed till March 2027. During this period, discounts ranging from 10 to 30 percent can be availed on the purchase of eligible properties as per the prescribed conditions.
After the specified period expires, the special discount benefits under the OTS-2 scheme will no longer be available on properties. This presents a significant opportunity for citizens interested in purchasing residential or commercial properties at discounted rates.
On one hand, this initiative of Chhattisgarh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board is promoting better utilization of properties lying vacant for years and settlement in residential complexes, while on the other hand, the revenue generated from the sale of properties can be used to accelerate future housing and infrastructure development activities.