Vijay Mallya's private jet creates ruckus in Chennai Port

Chennai: Chennai Port Trust officials have been facing problems over a private jet belongs to the chairman of UB Group, Vijay Mallya. After receiving a notice from traffic department, the port officials tried to contact with UB Gropup but failed to get any response from UB Group spokesperson.
The controversy started when a Hawker Siddeley HS-125 mid-size luxury corporate jet arrived at Chennai port in an open container vessel from UK. The jet has been kept at the port since last four months.
PC Parida, Chennai Port Trust deputy chairman said, "We sent three notices to the importer, UB Group of Vijay Mallya, but have not received any response."
However, while contacted, Mr Mallya informed about his unawareness about the whole issue and also said, "t may not be an operational aircraft. I will be able to gather details about the plane only by Monday (feb 6)."
05/02/12 One India

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