A smaller group, however, appeared hopeful, as they had the 15 documents prescribed by the authorities that could make them eligible for permanent housing. This comes despite assurances from the Karnataka government that eligible families would be rehabilitated by the New Year. Officials at Sri Siddhartha English School, where verification is underway, said only 37 families had been found eligible for housing so far. Chief minister Siddaramaiah had earlier promised that evictees who could furnish 15 documents, including Aadhaar, voter ID, ration card and PAN card, would be allotted new houses. On how he would repay his housing loan of ₹5 lakh, Haneef said: “I’m yet to get a home allocated.

Source: The Telegraph January 08, 2026 04:09 UTC