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G.O. (RT)29/2026/HSG ...
2026-10-03 · G.O. (RT)29/2026/HSG · Housing Development
Summary
The Government of Kerala has granted administrative sanction for ₹350 lakh to the Kerala State Housing Board for the 2026-27 financial year. This funding is designated for completing ongoing rental housing projects for government employees in Kasaragod and Wayanad districts, and for initiating preliminary work for a new project in Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram. The order mandates strict adherence to budget limits and prohibits the creation of new posts or the purchase of vehicles.
Key points
- Administrative sanction for ₹350 lakh for the Rental Housing Scheme for Government Employees.
- Funds allocated for projects in Vellarikundu, Kanhangad, Mananthavady, and Nedumangad.
- Kerala State Housing Board is the designated implementing agency.
- Project duration is limited to the 2026-27 financial year.
- Creation of posts and purchase of vehicles are strictly prohibited.
Full English text
Government of Kerala
Abstract
Housing Department - Annual Plan 2026-27 - Kerala State Housing Board - Rental Housing Scheme for Government Employees - Administrative Sanction Accorded - Order Issued.
Housing (A) Department
G.O.(Rt) No.29/2026/HSG Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 03-10-2026
Reference: 1. Letter No. KSHB-HO/338/2025-AEE(PLANNING) dated 06.08.2026 from the Secretary, Kerala State Housing Board.
2. Decision of the Departmental Working Group meeting held on 18.08.2026 under the chairmanship of the Special Secretary, Housing Department.
Order
In the 2026-27 State Budget, an amount of ₹4,00,00,000/- (Rupees Four Crore only) has been allocated under the head 6216-80-201-99(10) for the 'Rental Housing Scheme for Government Employees' to construct quarters on land owned by the Kerala State Housing Board to provide habitable flats to government employees.
2. The Secretary, Kerala State Housing Board, as per reference (2), requested administrative sanction for the budget allocation of ₹4 crore to complete ongoing projects in Vellarikundu (₹50 lakh) and Kanhangad (₹167 lakh) in Kasaragod district, and Mananthavady (₹123 lakh) in Wayanad district, to initiate preliminary activities for the project in Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram (₹10 lakh), and to implement a new project (₹50 lakh) under the housing scheme at Kozhikode Medical College.
3. The Departmental Working Group meeting held on 18.08.2026 examined the proposal in detail and decided to grant permission for the expenditure required to complete the ongoing projects in Vellarikundu, Kanhangad, and Mananthavady, and for the preliminary activities for the Nedumangad project.
4. In the above circumstances, administrative sanction is hereby accorded to utilize ₹350 lakh from the ₹4 crore allocated in the 2026-27 State Budget under the head 6216-80-201-99(10) for the preliminary activities of the Nedumangad project and the completion of ongoing projects, subject to existing general terms and conditions as follows:
1. Preliminary activities for Nedumangad project, Thiruvananthapuram district - ₹10 lakh
2. Vellarikundu, Kasaragod district (Lot 5) - ₹50 lakh
3. Kanhangad, Kasaragod district (Lot 4) - ₹167 lakh
4. Mananthavady, Wayanad district - ₹123 lakh
Total - ₹350 lakh
i. The implementing agency of the project shall be the Kerala State Housing Board. KSHB's monitoring system must be utilized.
ii. No changes shall be made to the project proposal approved by the Government.
iii. Tender/e-tender procedures must be followed if necessary for project implementation, and existing rules must be complied with.
iv. The project duration shall be the 2026-27 financial year.
v. Expenditure must be limited within the current financial year's budget allocation, and funds must be sourced only from the budget allocation.
vi. All activities must be carried out transparently, complying with existing orders and legal provisions related to project implementation.
vii. Funds shall be released from the budget allocation only as required, and the released amount shall not be kept in the bank.
viii. Creation of posts and purchase of vehicles are not permitted under this scheme.
(By order of the Governor)
Shaija C G
Additional Secretary