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MHADA Housing Information (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q 1 .Give brief information about Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority.   Ans.  Government of Maharashtra founded Maharashtra Housing & Area Development Authority (MHADA) by passing an enactment to carry out the works of housing and Area Development across the state. There are nine regional boards under the jurisdiction of the Authority namely- Mumbai Housing and Area Development Board, Mumbai Buildings Repair and Reconstruction Board, Slum Improvement Board, Konkan Board, besides Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Amravati are the regional boards The jurisdiction of Mumbai Housing and area Development Board is limited upto Dahisar and Mulund. The regional board shares the responsibility of works like Housing , development of the land, distribution /allotment of tenements or plots , maintenance, transfer of tenancy and lease agreement, and sale of deed i.e. conveyance of societies and other as per the provisions in the Authority's act of 1976 and as per the provision made in regulation in 1981 by the state Government (and the changes made from time to time herein). Q 2.How to and where to apply to get the possession of tenement or developed plot of the housing Boards ? Ans:    The tenements /houses constructed by MHADA (Estate Management , selling,Conveyance, Transfer of tenements) are sold under provisions of Regulation 1981 by giving advertisement in the Newspaper by inviting applications. In the advertisement an appeal is made to public to buy the printed application forms in prescribed format by MHADA and submit them in given time. Q 3. After the application how the tenements or plots are distributed? Ans :  After the acceptance of application forms, scrutiny of the forms is done to check the first hand eligibility of the applicant and after that a date is declared through the newspapers for the lottery. Q 4. Has Authority appointed any agents or brokers to sell its tenements ? Ans :   No. Authority has not appointed any broker or agents to sell the tenements constructed by the Mumbai Housing and area Development Board. The marketing department of the board is capable and well equipped with sufficient staff and machinary. To sell the houses constructed by the boards, it takes help of certain Banks to sell and accept the application form from the public at its various branches. All the changes from time to time are made to public through advertisements. Q. 5. Can I apply at any time to get the flat? Ans:     No You can not. Because to sell the flats available with MHADA, an advertisement is given in the newspaper which will give all the details( kindly refer to Q. 2  for details.) Q. 6. Can Husband and wife apply for the house separately? Ans:    Husband and wife has freedom to apply separately and in more than one code numbers on certain terms and conditions. The couple has to declare their respective earnings in the application forms. If the wife is not earning then she can apply independently for the house by declaring the income of her husband. But if the husband and wife are selected in the lottery at both the places, they can be allotted only one flat from the lottery. The applicant has to surrender one of the flats to the Authority. Else the authority will take back/confiscate all the property allotted by it and legally sue the applicant as per the procedure. Q.7.    What are the income limitations for applying for these flats. Ans:     The Authority has set certain limitation for the allotment of its tenements. Before the  allotment of the tenements the applicant's income is at  first taken into consideration. The authority has decided  three income groups -- LIG, MIG and HIG .        The income limitation for these categories are as follows. A) Economically Weaker Section Below Rs. 8000 /- B)  Lower Income Group Between-Rs.8,001/- to Rs. 12,000/- C) Middle Income Group Between-Rs.12,001/- to Rs. 20,000/- D) Higher Income Group Between- Rs.20,001/- and above Q. 8.  Do we need to pay any amount and any document along with the application form? Ans:     The applicant is not suppose to submit any document along with the application  form but he/she will have to pay an amount called EMD. The details of the EMD would be mentioned in the advertisement and the information booklet, which will be given along with the application form. Q 9.   When and what documents are required to be submitted to get the allotment of the flat.? Ans:     A successful applicant in the lottery system, will receive an intimation letter wherein the list of documents will be mentioned. The applicant is asked to submit these documents to fix his/her eligibility. The list documents is as follows" Domicile Certificate Income Certificate Affidavit for income(self employed who are not paying IT) Affidavit of Income of Spouse(Incase of joint application) Affidavit for income in addition to the income from employment Birth Certificate / School Leaving Certificate / Election Card. Q. 10. Who can apply for the MHADA's tenements? Ans:     The applicant who wants to apply for the tenements of the MHADA should fulfill following criterion : .Applicant’s age shall be more than 18 years Applicant shall obtain Domicile Certificate from Competent  Authority. Applicant or his spouse should not own a residential property in his /her name in the Jurisdiction of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Q. 11. How the Successful candidate in the lottery gets the flat? Ans:     When the lottery is declared, the successful applicant receives intimation letter according to which , the applicant has to submit documents asked in the letter.  The MHADA, on the basis of those document fixes the eligibility of the Applicant.  Q. 12. What all elements are included in the monthly installments after the Allotment of the flat? Ans : If the tenement is allotted on the lease rent basis then following elements are prominently included equal installments on remaining amount Maintenance Land rent Civic tax N.A. tax Service tax water Rates extra expences on water supply like water pump cleanliness and sweeping street lighting Q. 13. Does the housing board has any reservations while allotting flats? Ans:     The authority constructing houses for all strata of society on social housing concept, definitely has reservation quotas as follows :            Categories Percentage 1) a) Scheduled Caste and Neo-buddhist    b) Scheduled Tribes   c) Nomadic Tribes   d) De-notified Tribes 11% 6% 1 1/2 % 1 1/2 % 2) Journalist 2.5% 3) Freedom Fighter 2.5.% 4) Handicapped/seriously ill, in desperate need of a house 2% 5) Those employees or the next of kin of those employees of Defence or BSF who have been killed or disabled or declared missing in  indo-china war of 1962 or indo-pak war of 1965 or 1971 and the relatives of those personnel disabled in these war or                                     2% 6) Ex-servicemen and their dependents 5% 7)All sitting and ex-members of parliament, State Legislative assembly, legislative council  2% 8)Mhada employees 2% 9) State government employees, and employees of all statutory bords, Authorities and corporation etc. (excluding MHADA) under the state government including those who have already retired. 5% 10) Central govt employees occupying staff quarters and due or retirement within three years or those who have already retired 2% 11) Artists in films, television, stage-drama, tamasha and radio and also those engaged in performing arts including painters , sculptors, craftsmen, musician (both vocal and instrumental ) dancers , poets kawwals or mimics. 2% 12) Government desires 2% Total 49% General Public 51% 14. Can an application made for one reserved category is exchanged against another reserved category? Ans:   No. The application made in one particular reserved category can not be exchanged with another reserved category. The scrutinized application received for the reserved categories if are less in number then can be considered for Scheduled caste category but the remaining tenements in other reserved categories can be converted into general public category. 15. Can the applicant remain present at the drawal of the lottery? Ans: yes he/she can. 16. In how many days , the EMD is returned.? Ans : After the lottery is declared the EMD is returned in a period of two weeks. MHADA APRIL-MAY 2011 LOTTERY DETAILS (MUMBAI) Can be Found at : https://lottery.mhada.maharashtra.gov.in  Source :  http://mhada.maharashtra.gov.in

Swine Flu / H1N1 / Swine Influenza / Pandemic Flu : Facts & Information

Swine Flu H1N1

STAY ALERT! PREVENT AGAINST SWINE FLU

What is swine flu?
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by Type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs.

Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.

Is the current swine flu virus contagious?
Various international agencies (US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, World Health Organization) have determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human.

WHO has escalated the world Pandemic Phase from Phase 3 to Phase 6 (in a 6-scale Phase), indicating that a worldwide pandemic due to swine flu H1N1.

What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people.

Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

How does swine flu spread?
Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads.

Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza.

Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with live flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

How are human infections with swine influenza diagnosed?
To diagnose swine influenza A infection, a respiratory specimen would generally need to be collected within the first 4 to 5 days of illness (when an infected person is most likely to be shedding virus).

However, some persons, especially children, may shed virus for 10 days or longer.

Identification as a swine flu influenza A virus requires sending the specimen to a hospital laboratory for testing.

How can someone with the flu infect someone else?
Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick.

That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.

How long can an infected person spread swine flu to others?
People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possible for up to 7 days following illness onset.

Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.
Is there a vaccine for Pandemic Flu?
Because the virus is new, there will be no vaccine ready to protect against pandemic flu.

Vaccine against Swine Flu virus H1N1 needs at least 6-12 months to be produced.

Seasonal flu vaccine or past flu immunization will not provide protection.
Are there medicines to treat swine flu?
Yes. The US CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (Relenza®) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses.

Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body.

If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications.

For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).
What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?
The virus can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with the virus and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air. The virus can then be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk, doorknob, child’s toy or phone handset and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands.
How long can viruses live outside the body?
We know that some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.

Frequent handwashing will help you reduce the chance of getting contamination from these common surfaces.
What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. The virus can spread this way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

If you get sick with influenza, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?
If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Do not go to work or school if ill.

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Put your used tissue in the waste basket.

Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.
What is the best technique for washing my hands to avoid getting the flu?
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.

When you wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores.

If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.
What should I do if I get sick?
If you live in areas where swine influenza cases have been identified and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact their health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.

If you are sick, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others.

If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs (next 2 slides), seek emergency medical care.

In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Fever with a rash

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting

Can people catch swine flu from eating pork?
No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe.

Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F (72°C) kills the swine flu virus as it does other bacteria and viruses.

Household Cleaning, Laundry, and Waste Disposal

Throw away tissues and other disposable items used by the sick person in the trash. Wash your hands after touching used tissues and similar waste.

Keep surfaces (esp bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, children’s toys, phone handles, doorknobs) clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant according to directions on the product label.

Linens, eating utensils, and dishes belonging to those who are sick do not need to be cleaned separately, but importantly these items should not be shared without washing thoroughly first.

Wash linens (such as bed sheets and towels) by using household laundry soap and tumble dry on a hot setting. Avoid “hugging” laundry prior to washing it to prevent contaminating yourself. Clean your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub right after handling dirty laundry.

Eating utensils should be washed either in a dishwasher or by hand with water and soap.