Shah Rukh Khan pays Rs 1.93 lakh penalty for illegal ramp outside 'Mannat'

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who constructed an illegal ramp outside his posh bungalow 'Mannat' in Mumbai, has paid Rs 1.93 lakh as cost of demolition to the municipal authorities, an RTI query has revealed.

RTI activist Anil Galgali said he had sought information from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) about action taken on the illegally constructed RCC ramp outside the bungalow by Shah Rukh. Galgali sought information about the cost incurred and payment received if any.

It was alleged that Shahrukh Khan, whose bungalow falls on the junction of H K Bhabha road and Mount Mary road, near the Bandra Bandstand had occupied the portion of land belonging to setback, which was supposed to be handed over to Municipal corporation by illegally constructing an RCC ramp.

Further, the Municipal corporation had issued an demand notice of Rs 1,93,784 towards cost incurred on the demolition of the ramp, giving 7 days for making the payment or face due actions under the MMC Act. Shah Rukh Khan made the payment vide a cheque issued on Citibank dated 11/03/2015 amounting to Rs 1,93,784 /= to close the issue.

In a case similar to Shah Rukh Khan, industrialist Mukesh Ambani too had occupied the land meant for setback under the guise of security in the past. After four years, Mukesh Ambani himself had to remove the Encroachment to avoid due action in the matter.

(With Agencies)