Penalty threatened for delaying Chunti Kul Housing Colony

"If the executing agency does not complete the project within the targeted period, penalty will be imposed on the defaulters", Wani said.

The Minister, who visited the upcoming housing colony at Somerbugh for the rehabilitation of Chunti Kul dwellers yesterday, said the project cost of the Housing Colony was Rs 8.78 crore, which is coming under the BSUP scheme.

Of the total amount, Rs 6.83 crores are being spent in housing sector, Rs. 19.11 lakh for road network, Rs 40.85 lakh for drainage, Rs 16.06 lakh for sewerage network besides Rs 18.61 lakh for construction of community hall, Rs 11.88 lakh for construction of community latrines and Rs 17.79 lakh for water supply, an official spokesman said.

He said out of a total number of 246 dwelling units, 212 units were taken up.

During the visit, Wani asked the district administration to provide adequate basic facilities regarding drinking water, electricity, ration besides proper sanitation in and around the hutments of the dwellers.

He was informed that dwellers are being provided drinking water supply with tankers, the spokesman said.