India, Oct. 15 -- New Delhi

After lying largely unoccupied for over two decades, the supposedly "jinxed" bungalow at 33, Sham Nath Marg may soon find a new resident in Delhi's social welfare minister Ravinder Indraj, according to officials with the Public Works Department (PWD).

While there are small government offices running on the premises, this will make Indraj its first political occupant since 2003, they said. However, while he has visited the building, Indraj is yet to formally accept the proposal, officials said.

The minister currently resides in one of the four bungalows at 8, Raj Niwas Marg, which also houses chief minister Rekha Gupta.

"The minister is looking for an alternative accommodation and this bungalow has also been...