Question : RIGHT TO HOUSING



(a) whether the Government proposes to enact a legislation on Right to Housing;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the legislation is proposed to be enacted?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION [DR. (Ms.) GIRIJA VYAS]

(a): No Madam. Government has no proposal currently for legislation on Right to Housing. Government promotes housing activities through its policies like National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy – 2007 and Schemes like Rajiv Awas Yojana, Affordable Housing in Partnership and Rajiv Rinn Yojana.

(b) & (c): In view of the above, Questions do not arise.