G.O. (RT)28/2026/HSG ...

Government of Kerala Abstract Housing Department - Annual Plan 2026-27 - Kerala State Housing Board - M.N. Laksham Veedu Reconstruction - Suvarna Bhavanam Project - Administrative Sanction accorded - Orders issued. Housing (A) Department G.O.(Rt)No.28/2026/HSG Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 01-10-2026 Reference: 1. Letter No. KSHB-HO/335/2023-LRCI dated 17.08.2026 from the Secretary, Kerala State Housing Board. 2. Decision of the Departmental Working Group meeting held on 18.08.2026. Order: In the 2026-27 financial year state budget, an amount of ₹7 crore has been allocated for the distribution of financial assistance under the 'Suvarna Bhavanam' component for the reconstruction of dilapidated and uninhabitable houses included in the 'M.N. Laksham Veedu Reconstruction Project' of the State Housing Board. 2. The Secretary of the Housing Board, vide reference (1), has requested administrative sanction for ₹7 crore to provide a government subsidy of ₹3 lakh each for the reconstruction of 233 houses in the 2026-27 financial year, with a total cost of ₹5 lakh per unit (₹3 lakh government subsidy and ₹2 lakh sponsor/contributor share). 3. The Departmental Working Group meeting held on 18.08.2026 discussed the proposal in detail and granted approval as per reference (2) to implement the M.N. Laksham Veedu Reconstruction Project with a total outlay of ₹7 crore, subject to conditions including seeking the assistance of Local Self Government Institutions for beneficiary selection and ensuring the project is completed within fixed timelines with effective monitoring. 4. Under the above circumstances, administrative sanction is hereby accorded to implement the 'M.N. Laksham Veedu Reconstruction Project' by utilizing the ₹7 crore allocated under the head 4216-80-800-94 in the 2026-27 state budget, providing a government subsidy of ₹3 lakh each, subject to the following conditions: i. Assistance of Local Self Government Institutions for beneficiary selection. ii. Project to be implemented within pre-fixed timelines and with effective monitoring. iii. The implementing agency will be the Kerala State Housing Board, and KSHB's monitoring system must be utilized. iv. KSHB must provide all technical support to beneficiaries, including estimate preparation, drawing design, and stage completion certificates. v. KSHB must monitor construction progress to ensure timely completion. vi. Project duration will be one year. vii. Fund release will be based on actual requirements. viii. Beneficiaries will be families in existing Laksham Veedu colonies. ix. Government subsidy is limited to ₹3 lakh. (By order of the Governor) SHIJA C G ADDITIONAL SECRETARY