Will the Ministry of Urban Development be pleased to state:
(a) Whether rent on Government property has not been collected on regular basis owing to negligence of Land and Development Office (L&DO) of the Ministry;
(b) If so the details of arrears thereof during the last three years and the current year so far; and
(c) The number of persons found guilty in this regard along with the action taken against them?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)
(a): No, Madam.
(b) & (c): As per terms and conditions of lease deed, the lessees are required to pay annual ground rent at a predetermined rate without any notice from L&DO. In case the lessees fail to pay the ground rent, they are liable to pay penal interest @ 10% per annum. The property will not be converted into freehold till all government dues are recovered.
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