Pay for plane use, CM told

State EC asks Vilasrao Deshmukh to pay for using a Govt aircraft during his Pune and Kolhapur visits, reports Shailesh Gaikwad.

State Election Commissioner Nand Lal has asked Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh to pay for using a government aircraft during his Pune and Kolhapur visits on December 24-25, after the election code of conduct had set in. The order was issued on January 19.

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Nand Lal did not accept argument by the Chief Minister’s Office that Deshmukh was entitled to a government plane as part of his Z plus security cover. Instead, he has now asked Deshmukh to pay the State Treasury by February 2. Deshmukh said he was not aware of the order.

Email Shailesh Gaikwad: shailesh.gaikwad@hindustantimes.com