Chandigarh, June 18 -- The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is set to consider a proposal to provide relief to thousands of allottees of small flats under rehabilitation schemes who have defaulted on rent payments.

The proposal, which is expected to be discussed at the board of directors meeting on June 22, may allow defaulters to clear their dues in installments instead of facing cancellation of allotment, officials said.

The move comes amid intensified action by the CHB, which recently cancelled the allotment of around 90 flats under the Small Flats Scheme-2006 and the affordable rental housing complex due to non-payment of rent. Notices have also been issued to the affected allottees to vacate the premises.

Officials said nearly 13,00...