MHADA's Lokshahi Din helps lottery winner secure flat possession

Mumbai, Oct 23 (UNI) An applicant who had paid the full cost of a flat allotted through a housing lottery but was denied possession over additional charges, secured the flat following intervention through MHADA's Lokshahi Din, an official statement said on Friday. Dnyaneshwar Garkal was declared a successful applicant in the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority's (MHADA) Konkan Board lottery in 2021 under the 20 per cent Inclusive Housing Scheme. Although he had paid the entire sale price, the developer demanded additional charges towards infrastructure development, delaying the handover of the flat. After waiting for possession, Garkal raised the…