Ludhiana: Draw of lots for Atal apartments on June 16

LUDHIANA: Ludhiana Improvement Trust is all set for conducting the draw of lots for as many as 336 high-income group (HIG) and 230 low-income group (LIG) flats in a “free, fair and transparent manner” under the Atal Apartment Scheme.

Land acquisition collector (LAC) Neetu Katyal on Thursday reviewed the final arrangements for this mega event scheduled to be held on June 16 at Nehru Siddhant Kendra.

Divulging the details, the LAC said that on the directions of chairperson, Ludhiana Improvement Trust, Surabhi Malik, the final list of eligible applicants has been uploaded on the trust’s official website i.e. and notice board, which can be viewed by the general public.

She further added that the draw of lots would be held at 10 am in a free, fair and transparent manner and in the presence of the general public. Likewise, live webcasting of the event would also be held for which the webcasting link would also be shared with public soon, he said.

She mentioned that the live streaming would be held in view of the heatwave and Covid-19 situations so that maximum numbers of people could witness the event. She stated that officials tasked to hold the draw were directed to leave no stone unturned to ensure the smooth conduct of this event.

The LAC also said that this housing project would come up on the land measuring 8.8 acres and equipped with all kinds of modern facilities including the community centre, swimming pool, gymnasium, small commercial centre, and parking lot among others. She said that the top priority was being accorded by the LIT to this project so that it can be initiated within the stipulated time frame.