For Hema Malini, land in Mumbai costs Rs 35 per square metre

Earlier, it was just the land that was given to actress turned BJP politician Hema Malini in Andheri for setting up a dance academy that had irked some people. However, in the latest turn of events, the reports of the cost of that land are out, and we are sure that they would be as shocking to you as they were to us.

The 2,000 square metre plot situated in Oshiwara in the Andheri region of Mumbai was given to the BJP MP for a mere sum of Rs 70,000. As per the market value, the plot would have cost her at least Rs 40 crores, had the ‘dream girl’ not been granted the favour for belonging to the ruling party.

The details were revealed only when RTI activist Anil Galgali filed a query before the Mumbai suburban collector, seeking details of the land that was being handed over to her.

"First of all the government hands over a prime plot at dirt cheap rates to an organization run by a party MP, which it self is questionable. Secondly the earlier plot of land given to Hema should have been taken back before handing over this plot of land. Maharashtra is not a cash rich state, we have farmers committing suicides and have a debt burden of Rs 3, lakh crore. How is it public interest giving land to her at such rates." Galgali was recorded saying.

After the case came into light, the Mumbai Suburban collector has reportedly written to Hema to hand over the old plot, which was issued to her in 1997 but saw no development whatsoever because of falling under Coastal Regulation Zone. Also, the collector has asked Hema to furnish details of at least 25% of the project cost (of Rs 18.5 crores) to the government, before the said land can be allotted to her.

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