Why did builder pay Rs 3.6 crore fee to Awhad?

Income Tax department is probing the payment of the hefty 'consultancy fee' to the NCP Thane MLA

Jitendrau00a0Awhad, the NCP MLA from Thane who is under the CBI scanner for owning a flat in the controversial Adarsh housing society, now has the Income Tax (I-T) department gunning for him too.


Jitendra Awhad

According to sources, during raids conducted in several premises of Rustomjee Builders at Thane three months back, I-T officials had found that the builder had paid Rs 3.6 crore to Awhad.
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The payment, made by cheque, had been declared consultancy fees, but the department smelt something fishy and has been investigating the matter.

"We are looking into the matter. A letter will be issued to the builder seeking an explanation for giving such a big amount to the leader," said a senior I-T officer on condition of anonymity.

The Other Side
Jitendra Awhad said, "Ask the I-T department for proof. There is nothing wrong in having a partnership with a builder or owning a flat in Adarsh."