NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME
in West Bengal
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NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME in West Bengal
NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.
Apply for NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME in West Bengal
Scheme Overview
The scheme “NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME” is an initiative by the Govt. of West Bengal which envisages the construction of multi-storied Lower Income Group (LIG)/Middle Income Group (MIG) flats on the public lands belonging to the State Government, local bodies and parastatals.
Eligibility Criteria
Monthly family income should be ₹15,000 or less for the Lower Income Group (LIG).
Monthly family income should be ₹30,000 or less for the Middle Income Group (MIG).
The beneficiary should not have any pucca house/flat in his/her name, or in the name of any family (family includes spouse, unmarried sons or daughters) member in the state.
The applicant must be an inhabitant of the same district in which the project is to be implemented.
One applicant can apply for one flat only for his/her family. Any person allotted with a flat in the scheme cannot apply for the same scheme in another project in his/her district.
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**Note 01:** The selection of beneficiaries and allotment of flats will be done through a transparent lottery in the respective district/sub-division.
**Note 02:** The waiting list of the eligible applicants, consisting of 20% of the total flats under each category (i.e. LIG and MIG), will be prepared in case the number of applicants is more than the number of flats in a particular project.
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Benefits
Under this scheme, a `Basha’ (house) will be allotted to all the people belonging to the Lower Income Group (LIG) and the Middle Income Group (MIG) by lottery on ownership basis.
Credit-linked subsidies to the eligible beneficiaries will be facilitated by the Housing Department, as per the existing scheme.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Passport Size photo |
| 2 | Original Income Certificate i.e. an income certificate should be issued by the SDO/BDO or by the employer or any other competent authority. |
| 3 | Original Affidavit / Declaration |
| 4 | Copy of Voter Card |
| 5 | Copy of Ration card |
| 6 | Copy of PAN Card |
| 7 | Copy of Aadhar Card |
| 8 | Bank Details |
| 9 | Any other specified documents for proof of address i.e. electricity bill/telephone bill/copy of bank passbook, etc. |
How to Apply in West Bengal
Application Link: http://wbhousing.gov.in/templetes/templete1/pdf/Nijashree/Sample-Application-format.pdf
Offline — http://wbhousing.gov.in/nijashree Application Link: http://wbhousing.gov.in/templetes/templete1/pdf/Nijashree/Sample-Application-format.pdf
Common questions in West Bengal
Who can apply for NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME in West Bengal?
Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for NIJASHAREE HOUSING SCHEME in West Bengal?
Applicants in West Bengal typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under this scheme, a `Basha' (house) will be allotted to all the people belonging to the Lower Income Group (LIG) and the Middle Income Group (MIG) by lottery on an ownership basis.