<p>Public Works Department Minister H C Mahadevappa is on a home expansion mode in Bangalore. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Citing “leaky” faucets and “improper” water proofing, Mahadevappa is spending Rs 75 lakh on the renovation of the bungalow, according to officials in the PWD.<br /><br />The repair and renovation are already under way, with interior works almost complete. PWD officials said the money was being spent to repair several leakages in the bungalow. <br /><br /> The kitchen is also said to have been renovated at the insistence of the minister.Outside the house, the minister is constructing a small sitting area for visitors, besides renovation of the existing outhouse. <br /><br />It is said the outhouse was divided into small rooms, whose internal walls have now been demolished to make way for a large office space. <br /><br />The horticulture department is clearing the shrubs as part of landscaping. PWD officials said the last time such a major repair work was carried was close to 55 years ago by Mysore Housing Board. <br /><br />It is claimed that since then, the house had been in a dilapidated state, with walls, roofing and flooring in a very bad condition. <br /><br />It is said the PWD will hand over the house to Mahadevappa in 10 days.<br /><br />While his residence on Tuesday was under lock and key due to the heavy media glare, a sizeable number of workers were busy working inside the premises. <br /><br />In the afternoon, speaking to mediapersons at the chief minister’s official residence, Mahadevappa justified the construction, saying it was not his personal property. <br /><br />‘It’s govt property’<br /><br />“It is not my property that is being renovated. The bungalow is government property. The bungalow is more than 20 years old and needed repair and maintenance. The renovated bungalow will remain a government property,” he said.<br /><br />Reacting to the expenditure, senior JD(S) leader M C Nanaiah said: “Public money is being splurged in the name of renovation. Ministers want their residence, offices to be on a par with five star hotels... what public service can we expect from such people? The chief minister should not allow such works.”</p>
<p>Public Works Department Minister H C Mahadevappa is on a home expansion mode in Bangalore. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Citing “leaky” faucets and “improper” water proofing, Mahadevappa is spending Rs 75 lakh on the renovation of the bungalow, according to officials in the PWD.<br /><br />The repair and renovation are already under way, with interior works almost complete. PWD officials said the money was being spent to repair several leakages in the bungalow. <br /><br /> The kitchen is also said to have been renovated at the insistence of the minister.Outside the house, the minister is constructing a small sitting area for visitors, besides renovation of the existing outhouse. <br /><br />It is said the outhouse was divided into small rooms, whose internal walls have now been demolished to make way for a large office space. <br /><br />The horticulture department is clearing the shrubs as part of landscaping. PWD officials said the last time such a major repair work was carried was close to 55 years ago by Mysore Housing Board. <br /><br />It is claimed that since then, the house had been in a dilapidated state, with walls, roofing and flooring in a very bad condition. <br /><br />It is said the PWD will hand over the house to Mahadevappa in 10 days.<br /><br />While his residence on Tuesday was under lock and key due to the heavy media glare, a sizeable number of workers were busy working inside the premises. <br /><br />In the afternoon, speaking to mediapersons at the chief minister’s official residence, Mahadevappa justified the construction, saying it was not his personal property. <br /><br />‘It’s govt property’<br /><br />“It is not my property that is being renovated. The bungalow is government property. The bungalow is more than 20 years old and needed repair and maintenance. The renovated bungalow will remain a government property,” he said.<br /><br />Reacting to the expenditure, senior JD(S) leader M C Nanaiah said: “Public money is being splurged in the name of renovation. Ministers want their residence, offices to be on a par with five star hotels... what public service can we expect from such people? The chief minister should not allow such works.”</p>
