YEIDA Plot After Allotment: Lease Deed, Possession, Building Plan and Construction Deadlines
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Winning a YEIDA residential plot in a draw is the start of a long process, not the end. Between the and a finished house there are several stages: paying the premium on time, waiting for development, executing and registering the , taking possession, getting a building plan sanctioned, building within a fixed period and obtaining an . Each stage has deadlines, and missing them costs money or, in the worst case, the plot itself. This guide follows a plot through those stages using the terms published in YEIDA’s own brochure for the Residential Plot Scheme RPS10/2026 (Sectors 15C, 18 and 24A). Older schemes had different terms, so always read your own allotment letter and brochure.
For eligibility, applying and the draw itself, see our separate guide on the YEIDA residential plot scheme. This guide begins after the draw.
The timeline at a glance (RPS10/2026 terms)
| Stage | What the brochure says | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Allotment letter | Sent within 30 days of the draw (draw held 18 June 2026) | Check name, plot size and category carefully on receipt |
| Payment of premium | 100 per cent of the premium (registration money adjusted) within 60 days of the allotment letter, plus GST if applicable | Arrange the home loan or funds before the draw result |
| Extension for payment | Only in extraordinary cases, up to 30 days, with interest at 13.5 per cent a year compounded half-yearly | Delay beyond the due date otherwise leads to deemed cancellation |
| Lease rent | One-time lump sum of 10 per cent of the total plot cost, paid before the lease deed | Budget this on top of the premium |
| Development and possession | Possession offered after development, which takes approximately five years | Expect a long wait before you can build |
| Lease deed | Execute and register within 180 days of the offer of possession; 90 days after the checklist is issued | and registration costs are yours |
| Lease term | 90 years from the date of the lease deed | , not |
| Construction | Complete construction and obtain an occupancy certificate within three years of the lease deed | Plan design and finance in advance |
| Late construction | Extension charges of 4, 5 and 6 per cent of the total premium for years one to three; beyond that 4 per cent of the sector rate per sq m per year | Delays are expensive |
Stage 1: Paying for the plot
Under RPS10/2026 the land rate was Rs 36,260 per sq m, with of 5 per cent each for park or green-belt facing plots, corner plots and plots on roads 18 m or wider, capped at 15 per cent in total. Successful applicants must pay the whole premium within 60 days of the allotment letter. The brochure also warns that if the court, the state or the authority increases land acquisition compensation later, allottees must bear the proportionate increase. Keep that possibility in mind when budgeting.
Illustration only: a 162 sq m plot at Rs 36,260 per sq m has a base premium of about Rs 58.7 lakh. If it is a corner plot, add 5 per cent (about Rs 2.9 lakh). Lease rent at 10 per cent of the total cost is then about Rs 6.2 lakh, payable before the lease deed. Stamp duty and registration on the lease deed come on top. Use your allotment letter for exact figures.
The brochure lists banks that can finance up to 90 per cent of the registration money. For the premium itself, talk to lenders early: under the brochure, mortgage of the plot is permitted only after the lease deed and with YEIDA’s written permission, and the authority keeps the first charge, so pre-lease-deed funding options are limited.
Stage 2: Waiting for development and possession
YEIDA’s RPS10/2026 brochure states that possession will be offered after development, which takes approximately five years, and only after the allotment money has been paid. In older sectors such as 18 and 20, YEIDA’s own infrastructure page lists roads, sewer, drainage and electrification as still in progress in many pockets. The plot is handed over on an “as is where is” basis, and the brochure allows small variations in area: if the change is within 10 per cent you pay or receive proportionately and cannot surrender; above 10 per cent you may choose to surrender.
When you receive the possession offer, visit the plot with the lease plan, check boundary pillars, road access and level, and note any encroachment or overhead line before you sign anything.
Stage 3: Executing the lease deed
- Step 1: YEIDA issues a checklist of documents and dues once you are eligible for the lease deed.
- Step 2: Pay any balance, the one-time lease rent and any additional-area charge shown on the lease plan.
- Step 3: Buy the e-stamp for the lease deed, book a slot through IGRSUP and appear before the sub-registrar with YEIDA’s representative as lessor.
- Step 4: Collect the registered lease deed. The date the lease is approved is treated as the date of possession under the brochure.
Deadlines and penalties: the brochure gives 90 days after the checklist to execute the lease deed, and 180 days from the possession offer to complete documentation and take possession. If you miss the window, extension is allowed on payment of charges: 1 per cent of the total premium for the first year and 2 per cent for the second, paid quarterly; after two years the authority’s prevailing policy applies, and failure can lead to cancellation and forfeiture.
Stage 4: Getting the building plan sanctioned
You cannot simply start building after the lease deed. The brochure requires construction only after the building plan is sanctioned according to the lease deed and YEIDA’s building regulations applicable at the time of allotment. In practice:
- Engage a registered architect familiar with YEIDA’s planning department and confirm the current submission route (online or offline) and fees with the authority.
- Design within the permitted ground coverage, FAR, height, setbacks and number of dwelling units in the regulations for your plot size.
- Submit the plan with the lease deed, ownership documents and fees; respond quickly to any objections.
- Do not start work, including boundary walls beyond what is allowed, before the sanction letter.
The plot is for residential use only. The brochure lists shops, offices, clinics, nursing homes, schools and creches as examples of prohibited uses, and you may not sub-divide the plot or merge it with another.
Stage 5: Building and the occupancy certificate
Under RPS10/2026 you must complete construction as per the building regulations and obtain an occupancy certificate from YEIDA within three years of the lease deed. Extension charges if you overshoot are steep:
| Delay | Extension charge |
|---|---|
| First additional year | 4 per cent of the total plot premium |
| Second additional year | 5 per cent of the total plot premium |
| Third additional year | 6 per cent of the total plot premium |
| Beyond three years | 4 per cent of the sector rate per sq m, per year, at the rate prevailing when extension is granted |
On a premium of about Rs 60 lakh, three years of delay could cost roughly Rs 9 lakh in extension charges alone (illustrative). Plan your design, contractor and finance so the occupancy certificate arrives inside the three years.
Stage 6: Transfer, mortgage and inheritance
- Transfer to a buyer: needs a written request and prior written permission from the CEO or an authorised officer, payment of the transfer charges in force at that time and compliance with the authority’s policy on the date of permission. YEIDA may refuse.
- Reserved categories: plots allotted under the farmer and industrial-unit categories in RPS10/2026 cannot be transferred for five years from allotment.
- Legal heirs: transfer on the allottee’s death is allowed with permission and no transfer charge.
- Mortgage: only after the lease deed, with written permission; YEIDA retains the first charge.
If you are buying a YEIDA plot on resale, insist on seeing the allotment letter, full payment receipts, the registered lease deed, the transfer permission and the current dues statement. A “power of attorney” sale of an allotment is not a substitute for YEIDA’s transfer permission.
Surrender and cancellation
| When you surrender | Deduction under RPS10/2026 |
|---|---|
| After allotment, before the due date for allotment money | 10 per cent of the registration amount |
| After the due date, before the lease deed | An amount equal to the registration money |
| After the lease deed | 30 per cent of the total premium |
YEIDA can cancel for fraud, breach of terms, non-payment or default of three consecutive instalments; deposits can be forfeited and the plot resumed. The CEO may restore a cancelled plot if the allottee applies within six months and pays all arrears plus a restoration charge of 10 per cent of the current premium, but restoration does not apply where cancellation was for non-payment of the allotment money.
What to check and red flags
- Your allotment letter’s terms differ from older schemes; never rely on a neighbour’s or broker’s version.
- Missed payment dates lead to deemed cancellation with little room for extension.
- Do not begin construction without a sanctioned plan; unauthorised work can be sealed.
- Keep every YEIDA receipt; you will need them for the lease deed, mortgage permission and any future transfer.
- Be wary of resale offers on plots where the lease deed is not yet executed.
- Watch YEIDA’s notices for changes in rates, extension policies or building regulations.
As of October 2026
The figures above come from the RPS10/2026 brochure. YEIDA can amend scheme terms, and extension and transfer policies are applied as they stand on the date you apply. Confirm current charges with YEIDA’s property department before you make decisions.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to build a house on a YEIDA plot?
Under the RPS10/2026 brochure you must complete construction and get an occupancy certificate within three years of the lease deed. Extensions cost 4, 5 and 6 per cent of the total premium for the first three additional years, and 4 per cent of the sector rate per sq m per year after that.
When will YEIDA give possession of my plot?
The RPS10/2026 brochure says possession will be offered after development, which takes approximately five years, and only after the allotment money is paid. The date the lease is approved is treated as the date of possession.
What is the deadline for executing the YEIDA lease deed?
The brochure allows 90 days after the checklist is issued and 180 days from the possession offer. Extension costs 1 per cent of the total premium for the first year and 2 per cent for the second; after that the authority's prevailing policy applies and cancellation is possible.
Can I sell my YEIDA plot before building on it?
Transfer needs YEIDA's prior written permission and payment of transfer charges under the policy in force on the date of permission. Farmer and industrial-unit category plots under RPS10/2026 cannot be transferred for five years from allotment.
How much is deducted if I surrender a YEIDA plot after the lease deed?
Under RPS10/2026, 30 per cent of the total premium is deducted if you surrender after the lease deed. Earlier surrenders attract smaller deductions linked to the registration money.
Is the lease rent payable every year?
Under RPS10/2026, lease rent is a one-time lump sum of 10 per cent of the total plot cost, paid before the lease deed. Older schemes may have different lease rent terms, so check your own allotment letter.
Sources
- YEIDA: RPS10/2026 Residential Plot Scheme brochure (Sectors 15C, 18 and 24A)
- YEIDA: Spotlight notices
- YEIDA: Infrastructure and sector development status
- Business Today: YEIDA residential plots 2026 – prices, sizes, eligibility
- LiveLaw: Allahabad High Court on zero period where allottee took lease of lesser area (August 2026)
- IGRSUP: Stamp and Registration Department, Uttar Pradesh
- ADiHomes: YEIDA residential plot scheme – eligibility, draw and payments
Updated 25 October 2026. This article is general information, not legal or financial advice; check current rules and project details before you decide.
