Shahrukh Khan pays Penalty amounting to Rs 1,93,784/= to BMC

Actors who portray inspiring roles as Hero's in films, generally play villainous roles in actual. Shahrukh Khan who had constructed an illegal ramp outside his posh bungalow 'Mannat' had to pay the cost of demolition amounting to Rs 1,93,784/=, revealed in a information provided by BMC to RTI activist Anil Galgali. RTI activist Anil Galgali had sought information from the Municipal administration about the action taken on the illegally constructed RCC ramp outside his bungalow by Shahrukh Khan. He sought information about the cost incurred and payment received if any. In a reply, the BMC's The Asst Engineer (Inspection) of Bandra H West ward informed Galgali that, after the order of the Municipal Commissioner an 7 days notice was issued on 6th February 2015 to Mannat. On termination of the notice period the demolition of the RCC ramp was undertaken by the ward office of 14th & 15th February 2015. It was alleged that Shahrukh Khan, whose bungalow falls on the junction of H K Bhabha road & 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. Shahrukh Khan made the payment vide a cheque issued on Citibank dt 11/03/2015 amounting to Rs 1,93,784 /= to close the issue. In a case similar to shahrukh Khan, industrialist Mukesh Ambani too had occupied the land meant for setback under the guise of security in the past. Due to persistent follow up by Anil Galgali for four years Mukesh Ambani himself had to remove the Encroachment to avoid due action in the matter.