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Peshawar, May 21
Pakistan s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has handed over Rs 2.30 crore to Peshawar s Deputy Commissioner for purchasing the ancestral houses of legendary Bollywood actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor located in the heart of this city to convert them into museums.
The amount was released to the Deputy Commissioner by the Archaeology Department as final notices were issued to the owners of both the historic buildings for their procurement.
The DC Peshawar is in close contacts with the owners to find out an amicable settlement, hampering the process of taking over custody of the buildings by the government authorities.
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Peshawar, May 6
Pakistan s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has initiated the process to take formal custody of the ancestral houses of legendary Bollywood actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor located in the heart of this city to convert them into museums.
Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Khalid Mehmud on Wednesday issued final notices to the present owners of the historic buildings and summoned them on May 18.
The owners can submit their reservations over the prices of the havelis fixed by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government. The provincial government or court may order an increase in the prices of the houses.
Previously the KP government had fixed the price for purchase of Kapoor s 6.25-marla and Kumar s four-marla houses for Rs 1.50 crore and Rs 80 lakh, respectively, with plans to convert them into museums.
Last Updated:
6th May, 2021 22:11 IST
Pak Govt Initiates Process To Take Formal Custody Of Dilip Kumar And Raj Kapoor s Ancestral Homes
Pak govt initiates process to take formal custody of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor s ancestral homes
Peshawar, May 6 (PTI) Pakistan s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has initiated the process to take formal custody of the ancestral houses of legendary Bollywood actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor located in the heart of this city to convert them into museums.
Peshawar Deputy Commissioner Khalid Mehmud on Wednesday issued final notices to the present owners of the historic buildings and summoned them on May 18.