The ‘appointment letter' claims that Dhoni was offered the post of Vice President (Marketing) at India Cements corporate office in Chennai with effect from July, 2012. As per the ‘contract', Dhoni was offered a basic pay of Rs 43,000 per month, dearness allowance of Rs 21,970 and special pay of Rs 20,000. The allowances available for Dhoni were enhanced HRA of Rs 20,400 while stationed in Chennai; special HRA of Rs 8,400 per month if in Chennai and Rs 8,000/month if outside; special allowance of Rs 60,000 per month and finally education/newspaper expenses of Rs 175 per month.
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