One of the SRA projects in the city. File pic

Selling a home that one has received in the slum rehabilitation scheme will now invite a penal and criminal action. At least that appears to be the decision of the state cabinet that met on Monday to prevent the misuse of the government initiative. Additionally, the government is also mulling regularising the unauthorised transaction — so that the occupants who have paid money are not rendered homeless — by recovering the premium. A group of ministers will later hammer out the details of the action to be taken against fraudsters, and will also consult the law and judiciary department to ensure a smooth transition.