The Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development has announced that 3,520 land plots in Gulhifalhu have been assigned following a draw conducted at Dharubaaruge. The Ministry confirmed that the draw proceeded smoothly.
The lottery included participants who had previously received land under the Binveriya Scheme, as well as individuals who had been allocated plots, those yet to receive their allocations, and those who transferred land from Giravarufalhu to Gulhifalhu. These adjustments were necessitated by changes to the land use plan for Gulhifalhu.
Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development, Ali Haidar, assured that beneficiaries of the Binveriya Scheme will have their land plots officially registered, with the registration process expected to be completed within the next few months. Minister Haidar emphasized that the land allocation process is being conducted impartially, free from external influence.
He also noted that the registration process will conclude in a few months, and the land will be officially handed over following the completion of the Thilamala Bridge. He clarified that, in accordance with regulations, registration cannot be issued for dredged land; however, a document will be provided to the beneficiaries.
Additionally, the Ministry has released a list categorizing all land recipients associated with the lottery. A total of 3,520 plots will be allocated, comprising 669 plots of 1,250 square meters, 1,234 plots of 1,650 square meters, 916 plots of 2,050 square meters, 473 plots of 2,450 square meters, 158 plots of 2,850 square meters, 49 plots of 3,250 square meters, and 21 plots of 3,650 square meters.
Recipients will be notified of their allocated land via SMS and through the Hiyavahi portal. Furthermore, the Ministry stated that comprehensive details of the approved land use plan, including block numbers, plot numbers, and lot allocation plans, will be accessible on the Hiyavahi portal.