Kirron Kher gets Rs 12 lakh notice over unpaid fee for government house in Chandigarh
The development has raised questions around the prolonged occupancy and payment default by the former Member of Parliament. As of now, there has been no official response from Kher or her office regarding the notice.According to the notice, the licence fee due stood at Rs 5,725 from July 2023 to October 5, 2024, while the "unauthorised" occupation of the residential accommodation from October 6, 2024, to January 5, 2025, attracted a 100 per cent penalty amounting to Rs 3.64 lakh.From January 6 to April 12 (the official date to vacate the premises), a 200 per cent penalty was imposed, which adds up to Rs 8.20 lakh.The office of the Assistant Controller (Finance and Controller) Rents also added additional interest and miscellaneous charges, including Rs 26,106 and Rs 59,680 as 12 per cent annual interest till April 30.The two-time MP has been asked to pay the amount either via a demand draft or bank transfer.- EndsTrending Reel
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