Swamy writes to UD minister on Associated Journals issue

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 12 2016 | 10:32 PM IST
After filing a private complaint in a local court on the Associated Journals issue, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has now written to Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu, saying that properties allotted to AJL here for alleged violation of allotment conditions should be taken over.
In a letter to Naidu, Swamy said the land allotted to AJL by DDA was for printing and publishing the newspaper National Herald, which is not being done and thus DDA has the right to enter the premises allegedly being "misused" by AJL which is "collecting rent at exorbitant rates".
He also said that AJL properties in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and in Mumbai in Maharashtra have been taken over by the respective state governments ever since his complaint was filed in Delhi's Patiala House Court, which had also issued summons to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, who own 76 per cent of the company's shares.
"Hence I urge you to do the same thing with Herald House on the Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi," he said.
Both Sonia and and Rahul Gandhi along with five others were granted bail by the court on December 19, 2015 after they appeared in response to the summons.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Aug 12 2016 | 10:32 PM IST

Next Story