Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdullah Muthalib has announced that the government has decided to validate only 4,000 housing flats applications under the previous administration's Landownership and Housing Scheme instead of re-evaluating all 20,000 submitted applications.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Dr. Muthalib stated that an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) had uncovered serious irregularities in the application process. The findings included allocating flats to ineligible applicants and submitting invalid information in application forms.
One of the key issues highlighted by the ACC was the inconsistency in determining continuous residence in the city. The minister clarified that during the validation process, residency requirements would be assessed based on uninterrupted residence in the city for more than a year.
In response to concerns raised by the ACC and other agencies, the government has opted to follow a verification process outlined in a gazette notice issued on November 15, 2023, rather than conducting a full re-evaluation of all applications. The decision aligns with the president's policies and aims to ensure transparency in the allocation of flats under the scheme.
The move is part of the government's efforts to address discrepancies in the previous administration’s housing program and establish a fair and accountable process for public housing distribution.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Dr. Muthalib stated that an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) had uncovered serious irregularities in the application process. The findings included allocating flats to ineligible applicants and submitting invalid information in application forms.
One of the key issues highlighted by the ACC was the inconsistency in determining continuous residence in the city. The minister clarified that during the validation process, residency requirements would be assessed based on uninterrupted residence in the city for more than a year.
In response to concerns raised by the ACC and other agencies, the government has opted to follow a verification process outlined in a gazette notice issued on November 15, 2023, rather than conducting a full re-evaluation of all applications. The decision aligns with the president's policies and aims to ensure transparency in the allocation of flats under the scheme.
The move is part of the government's efforts to address discrepancies in the previous administration’s housing program and establish a fair and accountable process for public housing distribution.
