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Kolkata: South 24-Parganas administration on Thursday launched a portal to receive fresh home building assistance [HBA] applications from people whose house have been damaged in the devastating cyclone Amphan. The eligible person should submit the online form seeking financial assistance for re-construction or repair of the house damaged due to super cyclone Amphan on May 20. On August 1, state Disaster Management and Civil Defence department has issued necessary instructions for fast track disposal of Amphan - HBA relatedclaims. It may be noted that more than 8 lakh people have already received House Building Assistance post Amphan period," pointed out Ulaganathan. She announced Rs 20,000 financial grant to people whose houses were damaged due to cyclone Amphan..