The Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, Swadheen Kshatriya has honestly paid the rent and electricity charges of the BEST GM’s bungalow for the period it was utilised by him for accommodation purpose. Kshatriya had paid Rs 5, 62,780.56 as rent and electricity charges accrued during his stay.
RTI Activist Anil Galgali had sought information from the BEST Administration regarding the usage of the bungalow meant for the GM of BEST. The Public Information Officer and Chief Engineer (Establishment) of the BEST Administration, informed Galgali that, as per directions of the State Government, the bungalow meant for GM was provided to Swadheen Kshatriya for the period 27th June 2006 to 9th May 2010 and 31st January 2011 to 31st March 2015. During his stay, Swadheen Kshatriya paid Rs 3, 95,0 58. 56 towards electricity charges and Rs 1, 68, 722 for rent. On the other hand, Ratnakar Gaikwad had defaulted the payment of utility services during his tenure as Chief Secretary. On the contrary, Swadheen Kshatriya has not misused his position and made payment for the services utilised.
