Chandigarh, Jan. 14 -- In a populist step, the Punjab government on Tuesday extended the amnesty policy for the defaulting allottees of plots auctioned and allotted under various schemes of the housing and urban development department till March 31.

Announcing this, housing and urban development minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the scheme was applicable to those who defaulted on instalments due after December 31, 2013, or failed to complete construction within the prescribed time

Earlier, the council of ministers has approved the extension of Amnesty Policy 2025 for the defaulters from April 1 to June 30, 2025. With the latest decision, the allottees will get a fresh opportunity to apply to seek the relief.

The eligible applicants w...