Income tax sleuths conducted raids in Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, and Namakkal on real estate companies, pumpset manufacturers, and construction companies. The searches were conducted to detect suspected tax evasion.
She said, “The Manik Bagh Palace was built by Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar II, and I strongly believe that the government should convert it into a museum as a tribute to the Maharaja for his contribution in the field of arts.”
The royal palace is now the office of the Commissioner, Customs & Central Excise (Indore). Thankfully, it is still maintained by a dedicated staff who ensure that there is no damage to the building.