Chhattisgarh Cabinet Approves OTS Scheme-2026 for NRDA Plot Allottees in Nava Raipur

What Was Decided

The Chhattisgarh Council of Ministers, meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, approved a One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme-2026 for allottees of plots and constructed premises allotted by the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikas Pradhikaran (NRDA). The Cabinet approved the Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Development Authority (NRDA) One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme-2026.

The decision is intended to give eligible allottees relief on interest and surcharge, resolve pending cases, give momentum to stalled projects, and inject fresh energy into investment and development activity in Nava Raipur.

By Which Body and When

The Cabinet meeting was held on 8 July at Mahanadi Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, where 11 important proposals spanning administration, education, industry, investment, taxation, environment, housing and infrastructure were approved. The OTS Scheme-2026 for NRDA allottees was one of these 11 decisions. The Chhattisgarh Cabinet, chaired by CM Vishnu Dev Sai, approved 11 major decisions including GST and VAT amendments to simplify tax laws and benefit exporters.

Coverage of the decision appeared in state media from 8–11 July 2026, confirming the meeting date and the scope of the OTS approval.

Operative Details: Rates and Financial Effect

According to NRDA, no discount will be given on land premium under the scheme, and settlement of any land will not be done below the current reserve premium price. This means the authority will incur no financial loss, while eligible allottees are estimated to get relief of about ₹61.96 crore on interest and surcharge.

In practical terms, the scheme separates the two components of an allottee's outstanding dues: the base land cost (premium), which stays fixed at the reserve price with zero waiver, and the accumulated interest/surcharge on delayed payments, which is where the relief is targeted.

Exit Option for Non-Performing Allottees

Under the scheme, allottees who are not interested in developing their project will also get the option to surrender the allotted land and exit the contract. This is expected to reduce unnecessary court litigation and ensure effective and prompt use of the land.

This provision effectively gives NRDA a mechanism to reclaim and reallot dormant or stalled plots without prolonged legal disputes, while giving allottees who can no longer proceed a clean way out rather than continuing to accrue interest and surcharge liabilities.

Practical Effect and Stated Rationale

Housing and Environment Minister O.P. Choudhary said the state government, under the leadership of CM Vishnu Deo Sai, is continuously taking policy decisions to create a transparent, trustworthy and development-oriented environment for investors, and that OTS Scheme-2026 is a positive opportunity for allottees who want to move their projects forward. He added that this will give momentum to stalled projects, reduce unnecessary court disputes, ensure better use of land, and give fresh impetus to investment and economic activity in Nava Raipur.

The Chief Minister stated that every decision of the state government is driven by the intent to accelerate development and provide practical solutions in public interest, and that OTS Scheme-2026 is an important initiative in this direction that will strengthen investor confidence and help resolve pending cases.

Implementation of OTS Scheme-2026 is expected to give momentum to stalled development projects in Nava Raipur, further strengthen investor confidence, reduce litigation, and ensure better utilisation of land.

Wider Cabinet Context (Same Meeting)

The NRDA OTS Scheme-2026 was approved alongside several other measures at the same Cabinet meeting. Other decisions included the draft Chhattisgarh Private University (Establishment and Operation) Bill 2026, amendments to the Water Pollution Act replacing minor criminal offences with monetary penalties, and revisions to the Chhattisgarh Fare Control Act 2011 for tenant-landlord dispute resolution. The Cabinet also cleared land allocation for a 2000-capacity modern auditorium in Rajnandgaon and a study on service conditions of Bastar Fighters. Separately, the state government claimed Chhattisgarh will become the first state in India to introduce an Ease of Doing Business law with deemed permissions and self-certification provisions.

What Is Not Yet Known

As of 13 July 2026, published reports confirm the Cabinet-level policy approval, the exclusion of land premium from any discount, the estimated ₹61.96 crore relief figure, and the surrender/exit provision. Reports reviewed do not specify a formal application window, a cut-off date for eligible dues, the exact interest waiver percentage, or the NRDA notification/order number that will operationalise the scheme. Allottees should watch for a follow-up NRDA circular or gazette notification setting out procedural details, eligibility cut-off dates and the application process before assuming any specific waiver percentage or deadline.