GDA to Hold Lucky Draw for EWS Flats Near NH-24 on October 29, 2026

The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has announced that a manual lucky draw for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) will take place on October 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Hindi Bhawan, Lohia Nagar. The GDA has released a list of 7,166 applicants, categorized as eligible and ineligible, which is available on their official website.

Project Overview

• Location: Near NH-24, villages Shahbad and Mirjapur, Ghaziabad.
• Total Units: 2,986 units across SGS City-1 and SGS City-2 projects.
• Base Cost: ₹4.49 lakh (final cost approx. ₹1.99 lakh after ₹2.50 lakh total subsidy from Central and State governments).
• Carpet Area: 22.83 to 22.96 square meters.

Eligibility and Process

Applicants must have a family income of no more than ₹3 lakh per annum and must not own a permanent house anywhere in India. Being on the eligibility list does not guarantee an allotment, as the final allocation depends on the lottery results and scheme guidelines.

Payment and Terms

• Registration: Initial registration fee is ₹5,000.
• Balance Payment: The remaining balance must be paid in six quarterly installments over approximately 1.5 years.
• Penalties: Late payments may attract a penalty interest rate of 10.5%.
• Restrictions: Allotted flats cannot be sold for five years from the date of possession. Beneficiaries are responsible for registry costs and maintenance funds.

Verification of project details, including potential additional costs and final payment schedules, should be done directly through the GDA official portal or by contacting the project officer.