New Delhi, July 22 -- The Supreme Court today criticised former Bihar MLA Avinash Kumar Singh for holding on to government accommodation long after his tenure ended, calling such conduct unacceptable.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran, and Justice NV Anjaria was hearing Singh's challenge to a Patna High Court order that upheld the Bihar government's demand of nearly Rs 21 lakh as rent for overstaying in the allotted government residence.
Expressing displeasure, CJI Gavai remarked, "One should not hold on to government accommodation endlessly."
The bench declined to entertain Singh's petition, allowing him instead to withdraw it with liberty to pursue any other remedy available under law.
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