Chandigarh, Nov. 4 -- Thousands of residents living in small flats and affordable rental housing complexes could get relief from outstanding dues and high monthly licence fees, while people who acquired Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) properties through general power of attorney (GPA) agreements could get another opportunity to regularise their transfers.

The CHB board of directors on Monday approved a series of long-pending demands, including a one-time interest waiver and the reintroduction of its GPA transfer policy.

This comes two days after Union home minister Amit Shah, during his visit to the city announced three Diwali gifts for the city, but said, he will leave it to administrator Gulab Chand Kataria to make the final announceme...