Question : ALLOTMENT OF HOUSES TO HANDICAPPED PERSONS

(a) whether the Delhi Development Authority give priority to the physically and mentally handicapped in the allotment of houses;

(b) if so, the criteria fixed and details of allotment;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether it is a fact that the applications submitted for the allotment of houses by the handicapped upto 2000 have been rejected;

(e) if so, the reasons therefor;

(f) whether the Government proposes to reconsider the dropped proposals regarding the priority or reservation to be given by DDA in the allotment of houses to the handicapped;

(g) if so, the time by which and the manner in which it is likely to be reconsidered; and

(h) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )

(a)to(c): The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has reported that there is a provision for 1% reservation for physically handicapped persons in the allotment of DDA flats under various housing schemes launched by it.

(d)to(h): The applications submitted by handicapped persons for allotment of houses under schemes of DDA are included in the draw of lots against 1% reservation and successful applicants are considered for allotment of houses. If the number of handicapped persons are more than 1%, the rest of such applicants are considered for draw of lots along with the general category applicants. The unsuccessful applicants are given refund of the registration amount.