A chunk of MCGM's litigation concerns encroachments and unauthorised constructions in the city.
RTI activist Anil Galgali had sought details of expenses incurred by the law department of MCGM on lawyers, and also a record of cases handled by them.
Deputy law officer (small causes court) said in reply that between 2001-2014, MCGM engaged 151 lawyers and paid them a total of Rs 1,05,06,84,690 in fees.
The largest amount was paid to K K Singhvi, a senior advocate: Rs 19,13,57,000.
Galgali has written to MCGM commissioner Sitaram Kunte, suggesting that MCGM should maintain a record of the cases handled by each lawyer. "This will also enable us to understand the performance of these lawyers," he has said.
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