The front-page report, “Taj Mansingh auction flops, Indian Hotels sole bidder” (June 8) by Ajay Modi, is truly revealing as it systematically lists the chronology of events and brings out very clearly that the fault lies squarely with the NDMC!
Right from the beginning, this idea of “auction” — after the expiry of 33 years lease period — was an ill-conceived one. Indian Hotels was doing a great job of running the hotel. They had indeed created an iconic property that has hosted several heads of state and other high dignitaries. They have had a clean record of dealings with the
