The Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) has officially announced the sale of 859 residential plots in its new housing project, Palai Phase-VII, located in Tirunelveli. Interested applicants can participate in the allotment process through an online lottery system, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for eligible buyers.
Scheme Name: Palai Phase-VII, Tirunelveli
Total Plots: 859 units
Allotment Method: Online Lottery
Notification Number: 02/2025
Date of Notification: September 17, 2025
The plots are categorized based on income groups to accommodate different financial segments:
High Income Group (HIG): 260 plots
Middle Income Group (MIG): 120 plots
Low Income Group (LIG): 97 plots
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 382 plots
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Must be a native of Tamil Nadu
Minimum age: 21 years
Must not have previously purchased a plot, flat, or house from TNHB in their own name, spouse’s name, or minor children’s names
Applicants should fall within the income limits specified for each category:
EWS: Up to ₹25,000
LIG: ₹25,001 – ₹50,000
MIG: ₹50,001 – ₹70,000
HIG: Above ₹70,000
Note: Applicants from higher income groups (e.g., HIG) may apply for plots in lower categories, except EWS.
Application Start Date: September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM
Application End Date: October 26, 2025, 11:29 PM
Applications must be submitted online only via the official TNHB portals:
Applicants are required to create an account, complete the application form, and upload the necessary documents.
The application and registration fees vary by category:
| Category | Application Fee | Registration Fee | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIG | ₹590 | ₹200 | ₹790 |
| MIG | ₹354 | ₹200 | ₹554 |
| LIG | ₹236 | ₹200 | ₹436 |
| EWS | ₹118 | ₹200 | ₹318 |
Winners of the lottery will have a 15-minute window to pay an initial 10% of the plot cost online. The remaining 90% must be paid within 90 days of allotment, either online or via e-Challan.
| Category | No. of Plots | Size (Sq. Ft.) | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIG | 260 | 1,107 – 5,015 | ₹34 Lakhs – ₹1.56 Crore |
| MIG | 120 | 1,118 – 3,091 | ₹34 Lakhs – ₹96 Lakhs |
| LIG | 97 | 503 – 1,422 | ₹14 Lakhs – ₹42 Lakhs |
| EWS | 382 | 242 – 700 | ₹6 Lakhs – ₹20 Lakhs |
10 minutes from Tirunelveli New Bus Stand
20 minutes from Tirunelveli Railway Station
Site Location (Google Maps): Click Here
RERA Registration Number: TN/LAYOUT/9022/2022
As per government norms, certain plots are reserved for specific categories:
Scheduled Castes (SC): 18%
Scheduled Tribes (ST): 1%
State Government Employees: 18%
Central Government Employees: 8%
Defence Personnel / Ex-Servicemen: 7%
General Public: 38%
Additional priority reservations include Artists (5%), Differently-abled Persons (3%), and Political Sufferers (1%) within the broader categories.
Toll-Free Customer Care: 1800-599-6060
WhatsApp: 9566289561
Official contacts for the Assistant Engineer, Manager, and Executive Engineer are available for detailed queries.
The TNHB’s Palai Phase-VII project offers a unique opportunity for eligible citizens of Tamil Nadu to secure residential plots in Tirunelveli through a transparent online lottery system. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply within the stipulated dates to take advantage of this initiative.