The lottery process for allocating 1,000 housing units built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in the Basant Kunj scheme began on Thursday. The draw was held at Mercury Hall. 307 housing units were allocated through the lottery process.

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is conducting an auction of vacant residential plots across various housing schemes in Lucknow.

LDA has constituted a high-level committee to review Basant Kunj Sector A housing scheme and resolve ongoing land possession issues. Committee headed by additional secretary CP Tripathi; includes executive engineer Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, chief town planner KK Gautam and senior officials. Report expected by May 9.

272 allottees waiting for possession since 2022 lottery allotment. LDA ordered scheme cancellation April 2 due to farmer disputes blocking possession and development, but reconsidered after review.

Sector A covers approximately 85,713 sq m with 272 plots in sizes of 72, 112, and 200 sq m. Farmers blocked land possession despite many accepting compensation; no basic link road constructed for plot demarcation.

LDA promised refund with applicable interest if land possession not secured. Under RERA norms, authority must pay heavy interest if possession not handed over within five years of allotment; deadline is 2027. Allotments made in 2022.

LDA officials admitted failure to resolve farmer disputes despite continuous efforts and acquisition officer discussions. Several farmers refused to give possession due to various grievances. Officials warned continued delays could lead to adverse judgments from consumer forums and RERA, risking authority credibility and financial stability.

Allottees criticized LDA for selling plots on land it did not fully possess, questioning three-year delay in development work.

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) is considering cancelling the allotment of 272 plots in Sector-A of Basant Kunj Yojana on Hardoi Road due to ongoing farmer disputes preventing property registrations and possession handovers.

LDA vice chairman Prathamesh Kumar said a committee is evaluating the situation and plots have not been cancelled yet. If Sector-A allotments are withdrawn, allottees will receive refunds with interest.

Plots were allotted through lottery in 2022 with sizes ranging from 70 to 200 square metres. Allottees have repeatedly demanded registration and possession, but LDA officials acknowledged in an April 2 letter that land-related disputes with farmers have made progress impossible despite repeated efforts.

Additional complexity: metro authorities are examining portions of land for future expansion.

LDA officials fear delays could result in adverse rulings from consumer courts and RERA, damaging the authority's image and causing financial losses. Senior officials have recommended cancelling allotments and returning deposits with interest in a time-bound manner per rules.

Allottees are demanding a clear timeline for either dispute resolution or refund initiation.

• The Lucknow Development Authority’s online auction offers 149 residential plots across Gomti Nagar Extension and Basant Kunj schemes, with the process running until 28 May 2026. Group-housing plots range from about 5,295 to 11,934 sq m. The auction is part of an initiative to auction nearly 475 properties worth around ₹3,000 crore across Lucknow.
• Flat-rate estimates vary: 99acres reports about ₹8,000 per sq ft, while other portals report ₹6,650–₹7,450. Registry transactions average ₹12,133 per sq ft, attributed to premium and luxury projects.
• The article says the Narmada Apartment registration window ran from 24 January to 23 February 2026; remaining inventory is resale or LDA balance stock.
• Shaheed Path and Kisan Path/Outer Ring Road are operational. The existing Red Line serves the broader Gomti Nagar area. Metro Phase 1B/Blue Line is a 11.16-km, 12-station route through old Lucknow, not Gomti Nagar Extension; it received ₹1,450 crore in the 2026–27 Union Budget and is targeted for completion around 2027–2029.