The State Government has spent Rs 42.54 crore on the renovation and repair of 102 houses allotted to ministers, chairpersons of boards and bureaucrats from November 2019 to November 2023, according to details furnished before the Legislative Assembly on Monday on the second day of the ongoing winter session.

Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala put out the data in response to a question asked by Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) MLA from Ellenabad Abhay Singh Chautala.

The details furnished by Dushyant Chautala revealed that the government spent Rs 2.45 crore from November 2019 to March 2020); Rs 10.18 crore from April 2020 to March 2021; Rs 17.76 crore from April 2021 to March 2022; Rs 6.93 crore from April 2022 to March 2023; and Rs 5.20 crore from April 2023 to November 2023.

There are a total of 102 residences of various ministers/ officers on special duty (OSDs)/ officers of Haryana, including 84 in Chandigarh and 18 in Panchkula, allotted to chairpersons of various boards/ corporations. “The renovation and repair work on these houses are carried out on demand of the occupant after obtaining prior approval from the government,” the reply stated. Deputy CM Chautala’s residence underwent repair worth Rs 3.52 crore, it stated.

 
24 cases of sexual exploitation against players reported with 17 cases under legal proceedings: Home Minister


Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that a case of sexual harassment against Minister Sandeep Singh has been pending in the court and action against him would be taken as per the court's decision. "The case is currently in court," Vij said, adding "Any action will be taken based on the court's decision.

He said 24 cases of sexual exploitation against players have been reported with 17 cases currently under legal proceedings. Vij provided details in response to a question asked during the winter session of the Vidhan Sabha here. He said in six cases, no evidence was found during the investigation, while in four cases the charges against the accused were not proven.

In the case of Sandeep Singh, the Home Minister said "it falls under the jurisdiction of the Chandigarh administration".

A committee, chaired by Additional Director General of Police Mamta Singh, was formed to investigate the matter against him and it has submitted its report, he added.