24-07-2025
Former V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar To Get Type-8 Bungalow, Here's What's Inside
Spanning 8,000–8,500 sq ft, Type-8 bungalows have 8 rooms, including 5-6 bedrooms, a study, living and dining areas, a garage, and lawns at both the front and back
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been allotted a Type-8 category government bungalow in the prestigious Lutyens Zone following his resignation. These luxurious and expansive residences are typically reserved for senior Union Ministers, Supreme Court judges, former presidents, and national party presidents.
Type-8 bungalows represent the highest class of government residences provided by the government. These sprawling bungalows usually cover an area of 8,000 to 8,500 square feet. They come equipped with eight rooms, including five to six bedrooms, a living room, dining area, study room, garage, and large lawns both at the front and back. High-class security arrangements are standard, with a contingent of security personnel on duty 24 hours a day and a dedicated CCTV control room.
Where Are These Bungalows Located?
The Lutyens Zone, the most posh and VIP area of New Delhi, houses these Type-8 bungalows. Notable locations include Janpath, Akbar Road, Motilal Nehru Marg, Sunhari Bagh Road, Safdarjung Road, Krishna Menon Marg, Thyagaraj Marg, and Tughlaq Road. These areas are in close proximity to key landmarks such as Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and other important government buildings.
How Many Type-8 Bungalows Exist?
There are more than 3,000 government bungalows and flats in Lutyens Delhi, with over 100 being Type-8 bungalows. These residences are a symbol of respect for top leaders and officials. The bungalows feature gardens and lawns, signifying their exclusivity and high status.
Who Gets Allotted Type-8 Bungalows?
Type-8 bungalows are allotted to individuals holding the highest positions in the country or those who have previously held significant responsibilities. This includes former Presidents and Vice Presidents.
For instance, former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu resides in a Type-8 bungalow on Thyagaraja Marg. Similarly, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has also been allotted such a bungalow. Current senior ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, live in these prestigious residences.
What Is The Allotment Process?
The allotment of Type-8 bungalows follows the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules, 1963 under the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The Housing Committee of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha allocates these bungalows based on salary, seniority, and availability, with priority given to MPs, ministers, and judges.
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July 24, 2025, 17:22 IST
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