LS secretariat asks estates officer to initiate eviction proceedings against ex-AAP MP Mann

The LS Secretariat said the occupation of the building by the former MP after April 13 is "unauthorised".

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has asked the Directorate of Estates to initiate eviction proceedings against AAP leader and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for "unauthorised" occupation of a Central government accommodation here which was allotted to him as a member of parliament.

Mr. Mann had resigned as Sangrur MP in March to become Punjab's chief minister.

In its petition before the estates officer, the Secretariat said Mr. Mann was allotted the Central government's Duplex No 33, North Avenue, along with its units and 153 North Avenue, as his regular accommodation as a member of 17th Lok Sabha.

"The said allotment stands cancelled in his name with effect from April 14," it said, adding Mr. Mann failed to vacate the premises.

The LS Secretariat said the occupation of the building by the former MP after April 13 is "unauthorised".

"It is, therefore requested the proceedings for eviction of Bhagwan Mann, ex-MP and all persons may be initiated and orders for their eviction be passed," reads the petition sent to the estates officer.

There was no immediate reaction available from the Punjab chief minister's office. According to official documents, the said accommodation has now been issued to Hanuman Beniwal, the RLP president and an MP from Rajasthan.