Government is planning for a drastic change in payment method. Now, it has taken an initiative to make the Aadhaar card a universal transaction ID. A newly launched applicatio – Bharat Interface for Money is to be linked with Aadhaar Card – confirms the government.

The govt. will reveal a unique feature for payments by using Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app. Here, users will be asked to enter their 12-digit Aadhaar card number. People will be introduced with this new transaction system in a couple of weeks. The payment method will become smooth, easy and seamless, if the integration between BHIM app and Aadhaar card is implemented.

Bank registration or any prior biometric authentication is not required, if the Aadhaar card holder log into the app by entering their 12-digit ID number. This is applicable for the users whose bank accounts are integrated with Aadhaar card. Approximately, one-third of Indian has their Aadhaar card number registered with bank accounts. Therefore, any individual like – carpenters, plumbers, large service providers, or entrepreneurs can receive payments for their services directly into their bank accounts. Well, the people might not be on BHIM app, but, their account should be linked to Aadhaar card. This entire statement was pointed out by the chief executive of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Mr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey.

Integration with BHIM app will make the payment mode hassle-free. Moreover, right now UIDAI is working with the National Payments Corporation of India and other banks. UIDAI is expecting to unveil this transaction system in the next few weeks. BHIM app has five transaction options. The payment options are like bank account IFSC code, mobile number and many others. However, the sixth one will be the 12-digit Aadhaar card number. Mr. Pandey has mentioned that there might be some problems to deal in. But, they are working on the matter and expecting to strengthen the security very soon.

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) originally planned to launch their housing scheme by January. However, some simple infrastructure like streetlights, the supply of water and approach roads was lacking. So, now DDA has decided to delay the housing scheme launch until the end of February or March.

In 2014, allottees under the housing scheme have returned 13,500 flats, which the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) now plans to resell. A senior official was quoted saying that only after upgrading the basic infrastructure, they have announced the new housing scheme in their newly developed housing complexes. The department of engineering was asked to devise a plan. After they provide the time frame for work completion, the launch of the housing scheme would be announced.

To finish working on road-related work and streetlights, the engineering department would take around two-three months. An official said that when they finish the process of allotment, by then the engineering department would be able to develop the complex area and they would be able to sort the problems related to significant services like water.
In the 29th November 2016 edition, the problems encountered by the residents were highlighted by TOI, of the recently built DDA’s housing complexes. In the housing scheme of 2014, almost 25,000 flats were offered for sale, but 13,500 were given back. Most of the flats were situated at Narela and Rohini.

The time TOI paid a visit to these areas they found there was no proper access road to the apartments. Security problems like – streetlights were missing. The shops in the complex were mostly shut and people also complained about poor construction quality and improper supply of water.

In Rohini, in almost six complexes, there was water tankers hired to fill the in-house tanks. Whereas, in Narela, those water tanks were kept outside the houses due to waterline repair work was going on for more than a year.

The plan to launch the housing scheme was announced by the land-owning agency in December. DDA implemented some important changes in the policy to make sure there were no big sale rejections.

With the old rates of 2014, LIG flats to be sold were almost 11,000. Although it removed the five-year restricted period, but earlier the allottees weren’t allowed to resell their property for five years straight. The applicants didn’t get back the money for registration if they pull out of the scheme after flats allotment.

In order to get a good response for their housing scheme, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) decided to develop the primary facilities around the complexes.

The Tata Group-run Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) decided to pay NDMC the market price of Taj Mansingh Hotel, Delhi, as informed to the Supreme Court. In order to run the luxurious hotel the lease was decided to be renewed.

IHCL’s counsel Harish Salve has opined, appearing before the justices P C Ghose and Rohinton F Nariman, that the hotel should not be placed for auction, as it may prop up the price. According to his report, the company itself had been paying 10.8% of gross revenue/year to NDMC.

As per the agreement with NDMC, the company has spent Rs 250 crore upto 2011. Whilst other companies have pointed as defaulted, this is the only hotel that has been paying to the civic body on a regular basis. This is the only public-private project that has been running successfully for years. Therefore, if the hotel is now taken over by someone else, then NDMC will face a great financial loss.

The construction of the hotel had been completed by IHCL. Well, it consists of approximately 300 rooms. Each room will provide the clients with all kind of luxurious facilities. However, the commercial operation had already started, with effect from 10th October, 1978. Also, the 33 years agreement period is calculated from the date it was effected from. It is reported that the company had incurred lump sum expenditure to the tune of Rs. 461.61 lakhs.

NDMC had expected to receive a better price if they grant the leases for this property. Hence, they had decided to go for an auction. After listening to their decision, Tata group approached the Delhi High Court. But, the plea was dismissed in October and the civic body was allowed to auction the property.

On the other hand, the High Court had expressed that IHCL was not allowed to get a renewal of its lease property. Also, they are not permitted with the right of first refusal. Additionally, NDMC could highly considerate the license for the hotel at its prime location 1, Man Singh Road in Lutyens’ Delhi.

Collaboration between IHCL and NDMC for the hotel was held by the HC, though it was not a joint venture, as stated by the company. Thereof, the company was not permitted with the access so that they could opt for a renewal.

Well, the company accepted the condition as a challenge and at last it agreed to pay as per market price. It stated that the HC did an error in placing the property under the hammer. Nonetheless, the argument did not reach any conclusion and the hearing was suggested to resume on Wednesday. The parties, however, were directed to preserve status quo by the apex court and also the company had been allowed to operate the hotel.