Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi is in the process of relocating household belongings from her official residence located at 10 Circular Road in Patna. This operation has been ongoing for two consecutive days as of Monday. The relocation is complicated by a dispute concerning the official inventory of items that were originally allotted with the bungalow, which has delayed the handover.

Family sources confirm that Tejashwi Yadav, a leader from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), is expected to move into his government residence on Polo Road once the vacating process concludes. This indicates the family’s readiness to transition while also navigating the current complications surrounding the inventory issue.

Request for Additional Time

Rabri Devi has reportedly sought an extension until July 5 to finalise the vacating process. This additional time is being requested to facilitate the verification of household items initially allocated with the property. The verification is deemed essential to ensure all items are accounted for before handing over possession back to the government.

The request for an extension has been formally communicated through a letter from Rabri Devi’s private secretary to the secretary of the Building Construction Department. This correspondence references the final eviction notice issued on June 22, highlighting the urgency and importance of obtaining clarity regarding the inventory.

Notably, officials from the Building Construction Department visited the residence on June 24, but they did not provide the authorised list of furniture and other items that were supplied at the time of the bungalow’s allotment. The absence of this inventory list is a critical factor in the ongoing delay.

Longstanding Dispute Over Records

The bungalow at 10 Circular Road has been under Rabri Devi’s tenure since 2006, indicating a long-standing association with the property. The current disagreement revolves around records that are nearly twenty years old. There has yet to be an official reconciliation of the inventory detailing the government-issued household items, which is necessary before the handover can be completed.

The RJD office has expressed the importance of securing a definitive inventory list to avoid any future confusion or disputes following the return of the bungalow to government control. This cautious approach demonstrates the family’s intention to ensure that all terms are met accurately before finalising the end of their residency.

The ongoing situation reflects broader issues of property management and accountability within governmental terms of residence. Clarity on this inventory may not only resolve the current dispute but also set a precedent for future property handovers within the state. As the deadline of July 5 approaches, stakeholders remain watchful over the developments of this vacating process.

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