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Chandigarh: A new twist has come in the matter of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann providing benefit of Rs 108.73 crore to Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's personal property Sukh Vilas under the Eco Tourism Policy. come. Shiromani Akali Dal has sent a legal notice to the Chief Minister asking him to submit documents proving the allegations within a week or apologise. If this is not done then a defamation case will be filed against the Chief Minister.
Akali Dal Legal Cell Chairman Arshdeep Kaler said that the Chief Minister should prove the allegations made by him to divert people's attention from the farmers' issues. If they cannot do so then they should apologize publicly or be prepared to face another lawsuit.
Let us tell you that on February 29, in a press conference at his official residence, the Chief Minister had alleged that Sukhbir Badal used his power to change the CLU of PLPA land and Hotel Sukh Vilas was built under the Eco Tourism Policy. The Chief Minister alleged that 75 percent discount was given in SG-ST and VAT, due to which the hotel made a profit of Rs 85.84 crore. Electricity duty was waived off 100 percent resulting in a profit of Rs 11.44 crore. Luxury tax, annual license fee was waived off for 10 years resulting in a benefit of Rs 11.44 crore. Overall, Sukh Vilas made a profit of Rs 108 crore. Also, only comforts and luxury have benefited from this policy.
Arshdeep Kaler said that the Chief Minister has also lied about Balasar Farm House. Regarding this, a defamation case has been registered against the Chief Minister in Muktsar. The court is sending summons to the Chief Minister, he is not appearing. Similarly, the Chief Minister should prepare another defamation case or apologize to the public.
Whereas Akali Dal says that the Central Government has the right to change the CLU of PLPA land. When CLU changed in 2008 and 2012, there was UPA government at the Centre. VAT has been abolished from 1 July 2017. The hotel has received an incentive of Rs 4.29 crore under SG-ST. The hotel made a profit of Rs 11.44 crore from electricity duty (not electricity bill). The Chief Minister should also prove 25 percent of this. Luxury tax was abolished in 2017. An incentive of Rs 73.90 lakh has been received under license fee.