Rabri Devi has reportedly demanded that the government first provide an official inventory of all items present in the bungalow at the time it was allotted to her in 2006. She has stated that she will not hand over the keys until such a list is furnished, citing the need to avoid any future allegations regarding missing or unaccounted government property.
The Building Construction Department had issued a deadline of June 29 for vacating the official residence. However, following the new demand for an inventory list of the assets originally assigned with the accommodation, the eviction timeline may now be extended, with indications that the bungalow could be vacated on July 5.
According to sources, Rabri Devi’s personal secretary responded to the eviction notice by stating that the newly allotted residence at 39 Harding Road is still undergoing repair work and is not yet ready for occupation. The letter also reiterated the demand for a verified list of government property that was originally placed in the bungalow in 2006, emphasizing that the request is intended to ensure transparency and prevent future disputes.
Meanwhile, members of the Lalu Prasad family have already begun shifting household belongings from the Patna residence. Over the weekend and Monday, furniture, air conditioners, computers, clothing, and other household items were transported in trucks. Even long-standing decorative plants were carefully relocated to other premises. Sources indicate that the Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has now fully moved into his official residence at 1 Polo Road and will no longer reside at the 10 Circular Road bungalow with his parents. His personal belongings and official documents were shifted earlier, while other household goods are being moved to Kautilya Nagar and other private family properties.
The Building Construction Department had issued multiple notices regarding the vacation of the bungalow, including four formal reminders. The final notice set June 29 as the deadline for vacating the property. Earlier communications were issued on December 15, 2025, followed by letters on April 17, 2026, and May 29, 2026. On June 3, 2026, another notice granted seven days to vacate the residence. Despite these repeated directives, the property was not vacated within the stipulated timeframe.
Authorities have cited provisions under the Bihar Government Premises (Allotment, Rent, Recovery and Eviction) (Amendment) Act, 2024, specifically Section 4(b), to justify the eviction process and the final opportunity granted for compliance.
The ongoing dispute over 10 Circular Road has now escalated into a high-profile administrative confrontation, reflecting the broader tensions between official allotment rules and claims over government property inventory and accountability.
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