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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
Rajendra Biswal – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. eligibility criteria for pmay-g beneficiaries. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. state's argument on inquiry process validity. (Para 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 3. court's analysis on inquiry legitimacy. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 4. final order to quash invalid inquiry report. (Para 17) |
JUDGMENT :
SASHIKANTA MISHRA, J.
Both the writ applications involve common questions of fact and law and being heard together are disposed of by this common judgment.
2. The Government of India floated a scheme called Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) for providing funding benefits to eligible beneficiaries for construction of Pucca houses. The scheme was intended for those households who had Katcha houses. The Director, Special Projects, Government of Odisha, vide circular dated 12.01.2023 instructed all the Collectors to ensure wide publicity and display of list of provisionally sanctioned beneficiaries out of Awaas + list.
3. The petitioners are residents of Gopinathpur Gram Panchayat under Chandbali Block in Bhadrak district. They claim to be eligible for benefits under the scheme. Pursuant to the circular issued by the Director, Special Projects, a block level inquiry team was formed for
Eligibility determination under PMAY-G must adhere to prescribed guidelines; reopening inquiries based on private complaints without due process undermines applicant rights and the legitimacy of the ....
The court mandated that authorities consider petitioners for benefits under the PMAY-G Scheme in the next phase, emphasizing adherence to eligibility criteria and rectification of administrative erro....
Eligibility for rehabilitation benefits hinges on residency status in affected areas as per established policy definitions; administrative decisions backed by valid notifications are enforceable.
Entitlement to the benefit under the housing scheme based on verification and prescribed procedure.
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