Pratyasha Scheme is an initiative by the Government of West Bengal to provide housing assistance to police personnel of the state. The scheme aims to fulfill the dream of owning a house for personnel ranging from Inspectors to Constables. Under this scheme, flats are constructed by the West Bengal State Police Housing Corporation with financial assistance from the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO).
Key Highlights of the Pratyasha Scheme
Benefits:
- Construction of various types of flats exclusively for West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police personnel.
- Affordable housing options categorized by pay grades and ranks.
- Transparent allotment through a lottery system.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Ranks Eligible:
- Deputy Superintendent (Non-WBPS)/Assistant Commissioner, Inspector, Sub-Inspector/Sergeant, Assistant Sub-Inspector, and Constable (or equivalent ranks) of West Bengal and Kolkata Police.
- Income-Based Housing Categories:
- Category A: For personnel earning ₹18,000 or more (Basic Pay + Grade Pay). Flat size: Approx. 1123 sq. ft.
- Category B: For personnel earning ₹15,000 or more. Flat size: Approx. 926 sq. ft.
- Category C: For personnel earning ₹8,840 or more. Flat size: Approx. 794 sq. ft.
- Other Conditions:
- Only one application per eligible personnel.
- Joint applications allowed with immediate family members (spouse, parents, children).
- Only one flat will be allotted to a selected applicant.
- Relaxation Clause:
- The Corporation reserves the right to relax any conditions without prior notice.
Application Process
Offline Application Steps:
- Download Forms:
- Visit the official websites of West Bengal Police or Kolkata Police to download the application form and guidelines: West Bengal Police Website
- Payment:
- Attach an A/C Payee Demand Draft/Pay Order/Banker’s Cheque in favor of: “Managing Director, West Bengal Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited.”
- Ensure the instrument is payable at Kolkata.
- Details on Instrument:
- Write the applicant’s name, father’s/husband’s name, and contact number on the back of the Demand Draft/Pay Order.
- Submission of Application:
- In-Person: Submit the completed application form with required documents to: Araksha Bhawan (3rd Floor), Block-DJ, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata- 700091.
- By Post: Send the application to the same address as above.
Documents Required
- Demand Draft/Pay Order/Banker’s Cheque for:
- The flat category application.
- Parking space (if applicable).
- Self-attested copy of PAN card (for both applicant and joint applicant, if any).
- Salary certificate issued by the DDO (as per the prescribed format).
- Two passport-sized photographs with signatures on the back.
- Canceled cheque of the applicant.
- Photocopy of the first page of the applicant’s bank passbook showing account details.
Allotment Process
- Lottery System: Flats will be allotted randomly through a lottery system.
- Unallotted Flats: Remaining flats (if any) will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis or another round of lottery.
- If the number of applicants is less than the available flats, allotment will proceed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is Pratyasha?
- Pratyasha is a housing scheme for police personnel in West Bengal.
- Who will construct the flats?
- The West Bengal State Police Housing Corporation, with financial aid from HUDCO.
- Who are the beneficiaries?
- Police personnel from ranks such as Deputy Superintendent (Non-WBPS), Assistant Commissioner, Inspector, Sub-Inspector, Assistant Sub-Inspector, and Constables.
- What are the benefits of the scheme?
- Affordable housing categorized by income and rank.
- How many types of flats will be constructed?
- Three types of flats (Category A, B, C) based on income levels.
- How will flats be allotted?
- Through a transparent lottery system.
- Where can I find the application form?
- Forms can be downloaded from Kolkata Police’s website.
- Where should I submit the application form?
- Submit forms at Araksha Bhawan, Salt Lake City, Kolkata.
Contact Information
- Address for Submission:
The Managing Director, West Bengal Police Housing & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited,
Araksha Bhawan (3rd Floor), Block-DJ, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700091.