CHB receives around 75 applications under demand survey of Sector 53 housing scheme

It seems there is not much interest among people for city’s costliest housing scheme that is likely to come up in Sector 53. Till date, Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has received around 75 applications under demand survey that will end on November 30, for the housing scheme offering 492 flats. The board had on October 25 demand survey of Sector 53 housing scheme. Those interested can file applications only through the official website of the housing board. In July, CHB had proposed a flat with three-bedroom, hall and kitchen (BHK) for Rs 1.85 crore, 2 BHK for Rs 1.6 crore, 1 BHK for Rs 1.15 crore and for the economically weaker section (EWS) at Rs 58 lakh, drawing a lot of criticism. Thereafter, the housing board released new prices on October 10 and mentioned that a 3BHK (HIG) will cost Rs 1.80 crore, 2BHK (MIG) Rs 1.47 crore, 1 BHK (LIG) Rs 95 lakh and a two-room flats (EWS) Rs 50 lakh. According to market experts, the prices are still on the higher side. The decision to conduct the survey was taken to check if there was a demand for the general housing in the city or not. The CHB board of directors in July had directed officials to carry out the survey. The Sector 53 housing scheme was proposed to be made open for all.