Former MP Kirron Kher Owes ₹12.76 Lakh in Government Housing Dues in Chandigarh. The administration has sent her a notice on June 24th. Failure to pay on time may result in a 12% interest charge and legal action.
Kirron Kher Notice: Former Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher is in the headlines again, this time regarding her government housing. She has outstanding dues of ₹12.76 lakh for occupying government house T-6/23 in Sector 7 of the city. This amount includes license fees, penalties, and interest. The administration issued her a notice regarding these dues on June 24, 2025, warning that a 12 percent annual interest will be levied if the amount is not paid on time.
Fees Outstanding from July 2023 to April 2025
According to the notice, Kirron Kher failed to pay license fees for several months between July 2023 and April 2025. This includes fees of ₹5,725 for July 2023, August 2024, September 2024, and October 1-5, 2024. Furthermore, she was found to be residing unauthorizedly in the government house from October 6, 2024, to January 5, 2025. For this period, the administration has imposed a penalty of 100 times the normal rent, amounting to ₹3.64 lakh, based on a notification dated March 13, 2020.
Remained in Government House After Term Ended
It is known that Kirron Kher's term as MP ended last year. Despite this, she continued to reside in the government house from January 6, 2025, to April 12, 2025. The administration has deemed this period as unauthorized and has imposed a 200 percent penalty, seeking to recover ₹8.20 lakh.
Total Outstanding Dues, Including Interest, ₹12.76 Lakh
The administration stated in the notice that an additional ₹26,106 is outstanding for the period from November 8, 2017, to April 12, 2025. Interest of ₹59,680 at a rate of 12 percent has also been added to this. Combining all these amounts, Kirron Kher owes a total of ₹12,76,418.
Matter Came to Light Through RTI
This entire matter came to light when RTI activist Ram Kumar Garg requested information by submitting an application on June 13, 2025. In response, the administration shared these detailed particulars on July 11, 2025. This disclosure reveals that this outstanding amount had not been paid for several months.
Option to Pay Dues via Demand Draft or Fund Transfer
The administration has instructed Kirron Kher to deposit this outstanding amount as soon as possible via demand draft or fund transfer. This amount is requested to settle the license fee and penalty related to the occupancy of the government residence. Legal action may be taken if payment is not made in a timely manner.
BJP Leaders Demand a Humane Approach
Some BJP leaders have stated that Kirron Kher has been ill for a long time. In such a situation, the administration should adopt a humane approach and establish communication with her. Due to her illness, she has often been absent from public events and parliamentary work. Leaders believe that sensitivity should be exercised in this entire matter.
Current MP Has Already Received New Housing
Notably, the currently elected MP has already been allotted a new government house in Sector 16. In this situation, Kirron Kher's old residence is being considered an illegal occupation by the administration. For this reason, the process of recovering penalties and additional fees has been initiated.
