Centre Considers Probe Into AAP Government’s Unallocated Flats for the Poor in Delhi

New Delhi, February 10, 2026: The Central Government is considering taking action regarding the non-allocation of nearly 48,000 flats built for the poor by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi.

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar stated on Monday that the government would look into suggestions for an investigation into the matter. These flats were constructed in 2012 under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), a scheme supported by both the central and state governments.

Flats Largely Unallocated, Many Unfit for Living
During a supplementary question session in the Rajya Sabha, Minister Khattar expressed surprise that the flats, intended for the poor, were largely not allotted. Only a few flats were distributed, while many others had deteriorated or were uninhabitable.

Opposition Claims Vote-Bank Politics Blocked Allocation
Swati Maliwal, raising the issue in Parliament, claimed that out of 52,344 flats, only 4,871 were allocated to the intended beneficiaries. She alleged that the previous Delhi government deliberately withheld allotment for political reasons, noting that the flats were ready but allocation was delayed to include the term “Chief Minister” in the scheme’s title. She also questioned whether the responsible officials would be punished and whether repairs would be undertaken.

Centre and Current Delhi Government Take Action
Minister Khattar responded that the suggestions for penalizing those responsible would be considered. He also stated that the current BJP-led Delhi government has begun repairing the flats so that they can be allotted to slum dwellers. Flats deemed unfit for habitation will be inspected and, if necessary, demolished and rebuilt for proper use.