31 ACs, 25 heaters were installed at Dikshit's official residence

July 04, 2014 08:45

NDTV: As many as 31 air conditioners and 25 heaters were among a number of electrical appliances installed in the official bungalow of Sheila Dikshit in Delhi when she was the Chief Minister.

An official response to an RTI query said Mrs. Dikshit's residence on 3-Motilal Nehru Marg, which has now been allotted to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, had at least 31 air conditioners, 15 desert coolers, 25 heaters, 16 air purifiers, 12 geysers among others.

An expense of Rs. 16.81 lakh was incurred on the electrical renovation of the bungalow at that time to customise it according to the needs of then Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, CPWD (Central Public Works Department) said.

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