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Ministry of Housing to announce land details via SMS and Hiyavahi Portal

The Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development has announced that information regarding the land selected in the lottery will be made available via SMS and through the Hiyavahi portal.

The lottery draw for the plots will occur on Tuesday at 0900 hours in the Dharubaruge Rannabandeyri Hall. This draw will include participants who have previously received land under the Binveriya Scheme, as well as individuals who have already allocated plots, those yet to receive their allocations, and those who have transferred land from Giravarufalhu to Gulhifalhu.

Additionally, the Ministry has released a list categorizing all land recipients in connection with the lottery. A total of 3,520 plots will be allocated, including 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. The list of beneficiaries has been compiled according to the form number assigned to each box, and the draw will proceed in the order of this list. Successful recipients will receive notifications regarding their allocated land via SMS and through the Hiyavahi portal.

Access to the draw hall will be permitted during the event. Should an individual wish to attend on behalf of the landlord, they must present a letter of no objection from the landlord, along with a copy of their identification card. 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.