Gmada holds draw for allotment of 550 Purab Premium flats

27 Sep 2023 CW Team

The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (Gmada) recently conducted a draw for the allocation of 550 Purab Premium Apartments at the Sector 69 community center. These apartments are in high demand, with a total of 313 applications received, including 90 for type-1 apartments, 98 for type-2 apartments, and 125 for type-3 apartments.

Notably, various Punjab government departments have already secured 167 of these apartments for their staff. Additionally, the Department of Medical Education and Research has purchased another 32 apartments, as confirmed by Gmada Chief Administrator Rajiv Gupta.

The results of the draw have been made available on the Gmada website (gmada.gov.in). Successful applicants, as well as those on the waiting list, are urged to submit all required documents by October 9 to facilitate the allocation process.

This draw represents a significant step in the allocation of Purab Premium Apartments and is expected to provide much-needed housing solutions for the eligible applicants in the Greater Mohali area.

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