Find vacant land for housing scheme: CS

Chief Secretary Dr Rajiv Sharma today directed the officials to find out vacant places under their department for the prestigious double bedroom scheme in twin cities. Holding a review meeting with officials concerned at Secretariat here he asked to find vacant place in the city and handover the same to the GHMC. The government is to give administrative sanction for construction of 15000 houses more in a day or two in addition to the existing number of houses planned he said. The officials were asked to monitor the land personally before giving the same to the GHMC. The CS discussed on the funds to be given to the GHMC by the government. It is said that he promised to give funds to the GHMC for the purpose.  (NSS)