In a review meeting to take stock of the ongoing renovation work at Mantralaya, Chavan is said to have ordered the deferral of the construction of an 18-storey tower. However, this doesn’t mean that the state government is stinting on costs. A clear indication of the grandiose nature of plans is given by the cost of furniture alone the state PWD has invited tenders for supply of furniture and interior works, costing a staggering Rs 29.85 crore.

Mantralaya after it was gutted in fire in June 2012. File Pic