LUCKNOW, Oct. 25 -- The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has extended its Diwali discount offer on flats till November 6, following the booking of 589 apartments in just 30 days. Prospective buyers can now avail direct discounts of Rs1 to 2 lakh on flats under the "first-come, first-served" scheme, along with previously offered benefits, stated LDA in a press release on Friday.

LDA vice chairman Prathamesh Kumar said the festive response was overwhelming, prompting the extension. "Ready-to-move-in flats across LDA projects are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The bumper Diwali discount launched from September 22 to October 22 attracted high public interest," he added.

The original scheme offered tiered discounts: Rs.1 ...