Guv Vajubhai spends 2.4 cr on renovation, chartered flights

 

Bengaluru, 04 Jun 2015: An RTI query has revealed that Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala has spent Rs 2.3 crore in renovating the Raj Bhavan and around Rs 10 lac on chartered flights used for his official visits.

 

The Governor made the state government spend Rs 40 lac for doing the interiors in his chamber and ADC’s chambers, Rs 30 lac for the interiors in the offices of OSD, private secretary and main lounge, as per a leading daily’s report.

 

A sum of Rs 25 lac was spent on alterations at telephone exchange, computer section, dispensary and university section in Raj Bhavan. Asphalting internal roads and providing kerbs at the front has cost the government Rs 35 lac. Renovation work in the kitchen, dining hall and bathroom of the governor has been done for Rs 50 lakhs.

 

As much as Rs 50 lac was shelled for widening of pathway near main building, alterations to laundry and dispensary.

 

When asked about the RTI revelation, the Governor preferred to stay tight-lipped.