Mazhar Ali TNN
handrapur: A Chandrapur jeweler has sent a cheque to Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal to pay 9.27 lakh to his former employer -- the Income Tax department -- for allegedly violating bond clauses under which he had taken a twoyear study leave.
Pramod Lunavat said he decided to offer the support after he came to know about the income tax department’s notice to Kejriwal on TV.
“I saw on the news channel that Kejriwal would seek loan from his friends to settle the dues. This is the timefor him to focus on the anti-graft movement, which has mobilized the entire nation, instead of worrying about such matters,’’ said Lunavat.
He said authorities were harassing the dedicated activist to distract him from the Jan Lokpal movement. “Hence, I have offered to pay the entire sum.”
Lunavat said he is among the millions of Kejriwal and Team Anna supporters across India.
“I would be grateful if Kejriwal accepts the humble offer. I have mailed a request letter to Kejriwal to accept the sum. It would be a loan from a humble friend. I would seek no interest and never ask for a refund. Whenever in future, he has some money, he may pay me back.”
Kejriwal is a former additional income tax commissioner.
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