LUCKNOW, Feb. 4 -- Allottees stuck in years-old disputes over residential and commercial properties may soon get relief as chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed the housing department to launch a fresh One Time Settlement scheme (OTS-2026).

During a departmental review meeting, the chief minister said, "Dues and disputed cases pending for years not only affect the progress of schemes but also cause unnecessary hardship to common citizens. The government's objective is to put in place a mechanism that ensures swift, transparent and practical resolution for all stakeholders."

Adityanath said pending payments or disputed allotments in any state scheme slow down the pace of development. The housing department should implement...