Indiramma Houses: Telangana Relaxes Completion Rules

Telangana Government Issues Relaxed Norms for Indiramma Housing Completion

Final bill release allowed for livable houses

The Telangana government has issued revised guidelines for Indiramma housing, easing conditions for the release of final-stage payments. The decision allows houses to be treated as complete if they are fit for living, even if certain finishing works are pending.

Housing Corporation Managing Director V.P. Goutham issued the orders on Sunday.

Rules eased to address beneficiary constraints

The government noted that several beneficiaries were unable to complete finishing works due to financial constraints. As a result, final bill payments were getting delayed despite houses being structurally ready.

To address this, the norms have been simplified to enable beneficiaries to occupy their homes without waiting for full completion.

Changes in completion criteria

Under the revised guidelines, flooring inside the house is no longer mandatory for final bill approval. Beneficiaries can complete flooring later based on their financial capacity.

External plastering is required, but internal plastering is not compulsory for considering the house complete.

Door and painting requirements modified

The government has relaxed requirements related to doors and painting. Internal doors are not mandatory, and only the main external door is required.

For painting, a basic whitewash or external coat is sufficient. The earlier requirement of a second coat has been removed.

Electrical and plumbing norms simplified

Full electrical wiring is no longer compulsory. A temporary electricity connection will be considered adequate for completion status.

Similarly, plumbing-related works such as the fitting of fans and certain toilet fixtures are not mandatory for the release of payments.

Instructions issued to district authorities

District collectors across the state have been directed to implement the revised guidelines immediately. Field-level staff have been instructed to focus on structural completion rather than minor finishing aspects.

Officials have also been told not to delay payments over non-essential works.

Impact on ongoing housing projects

The revised rules are expected to benefit thousands of houses currently in the final stages of construction. The move is aimed at ensuring that beneficiaries can enter their homes without procedural delays.

Context

Indiramma housing is a key welfare initiative in the state. The latest changes reflect administrative adjustments to address practical challenges faced by beneficiaries during construction.