Chandigarh, July 23 -- The Chandigarh Administration has issued a notice of Rs 12.76 lakh to former BJP MP Kirron Kher for non-payment of rent for a government-allocated house, sources said.

The notice, dated June 24, was sent by the Assistant Rent Controller. According to official sources, Kher was allotted a government residence in Sector 7. The outstanding licence fee for the property has accumulated to Rs 12,76,418. In case of non-payment, an annual interest of 12 per cent will be levied on the due amount.

The notice directs that payment must be made either via demand draft or bank transfer. Before making the payment, the concerned cashier must be contacted to obtain the payment details.

In response, Kirron Kher stated that she lea...