Beware of fraudsters seeking money on Solan MC's behalf: Commissioner

Expressing concern over complaints received regarding some people demanding money on the behalf of Solan Municipal Corporation (MC) for releasing instalments of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban, Solan MC Commissioner clarified that no such funds were required to be paid to anyone.

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MC Ekta Kapata Commissioner said it had come to their notice that that some persons were demanding Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000 from the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban under the MC’s name to get the instalments released, which was completely illegal.

Ekta Kapata said if any beneficiary was asked to pay any such amount telephonically on the behalf of any officer or employee of the MC, they should inform the Commissioner so that legal action could be taken against them.

The Commissioner said Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban was being operated by the Solan MC. Under this scheme, 119 houses had been approved before March 2025. For this, the beneficiaries would be given Rs 1,85,000 and a survey was underway for houses after March-2025.

He said financial assistance of Rs 2.50 lakh would be given to the approved beneficiaries in four instalments. This amount was deposited in the bank account provided by the beneficiary as per the laid conditions and due verification report of the expert concerned.

The Commissioner urged the beneficiaries to not give their ATM card, passbook, etc. to anyone for any such purpose.