For Delhiites seeking a reasonably priced apartment of their own in the city, here's some big news. Delhi Development Authority plans to launch a new housing scheme next month in which as many as 15,000 flats in various categories would be on offer through a lottery.

"We are working on the final modalities of the housing scheme. The brochure for the new scheme should be available in September," DDA vice-president Ashok Kumar said on Thursday, 05.08.2010. The scheme returns after almost two years, and will feature flats being constructed in Vasant Kunj for the Commonwealth Games 2010.

"The 2,000-odd flats in Vasant Kunj plus those being built in areas like Jasola, Rohini and Dwarka would form part of the scheme," Kumar said.

The flats in Vasant Kunj are being built to 3-star specifications. Improved material and new types of tiles and design will be featured in these flats. DDA officials said the pricing of the flats would take into account these added features.

The scheme will offer LIG as well as MIG and HIG category flats as per norms set by the authority.

There was an overwhelming response to DDA's 2008 scheme and numerous charges of corruption were levelled against its officials. The court, however, had given a clean chit to the agency.

Source: TNN