Shifting Ground in Urban Housing: High Court Orders Standstill on ‘No Job’ Decision for PMAY-Urban 2.0 Staff

Key highlights

 

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), India’s flagship urban housing program targeting “Housing for All” by 2025, faces a crucial legal pause as the High Court has directed the government not to act on a recent decision to terminate roles for certain scheme experts. This intervention impacts ongoing project management and support under a scheme set to benefit more than 1 crore urban families, particularly the economically and socially vulnerable.

 

What Prompted the Court Order

 

The controversy arose from a government decision stating “no assignment shall be entrusted to the CLTC Experts under PMAY-Urban 2.0.” CLTC (City Level Technical Cell) Experts play a pivotal role in implementation, monitoring, and on-the-ground facilitation of urban housing projects.

 

Affected personnel challenged the action in court, arguing that their removal would disrupt ongoing projects and affect the scheme’s real-time execution, especially with the deadline for all sanctioned houses extended to December 31, 2025.

 

Details of the High Court’s Directive

 

On July 20, 2025, the High Court issued an interim order, instructing the government not to enforce or implement the ‘no job’ decision until the matter receives judicial review.

 

The court recognized the vital implementation role of these experts, emphasizing that premature termination could adversely impact project rollouts, beneficiary support, and the larger “Housing for All” mission.

 

Status of PMAY-Urban 2.0

 

PMAY-U 2.0 continues to be a major national program, with over 1 crore new urban houses planned, and significant focus on inclusion—specifically for EWS, LIG, and MIG groups, alongside women, widows, and disabled persons.

 

Eligible families can still apply for benefits, including direct financial support and affordable rental options, as the scheme’s administration and outreach move forward without disruption to field-level staffing at present.

 

Implications and Next Steps

 

The High Court’s intervention ensures project continuity while safeguarding staff interests until a final legal verdict. Government agencies and beneficiaries are advised to maintain status quo operations and await further legal instructions.

 

Sources: Greater Kashmir, Economic Times