Putting further pressure on VIP squatters, the Lok Sabha Housing Committee chairman CR Patil on Tuesday issued directions to cut electricity, water and gas supply in the accommodation illegally occupied by MPs. The committee, chaired by BJP MP CR Patil, decided to approach Delhi Police to ensure that the ex-MPs vacate the accommodation allotted to them in Lutyens Delhi.
According to the rules, former MPs have to vacate their bungalows within one month of dissolution of the previous Lok Sabha. As many as over three dozen former MPs are overstaying in their bungalows and flats. Despite several notices, they have not vacated their accommodations.
On May 25, President Ram Nath Kovind dissolved the 16th Lok Sabha with immediate effect on the recommendation of the Union Cabinet after the Modi Government was formed for a second term. With these former MPs not vacating their bungalows, the newly-elected members of parliament have been staying in transit accommodation such as their respective State guest houses or the Western Court, sources said.The panel has been unable to allot houses to the MPs despite their repeated requests, they added.