Kapil Sharma bribe row: Comedian was building the office illegally, says BMC official

Turning the tables in the Kapil Sharma row, a Bombay Municipal Corporation of Friday told News Nation that the comedian was asked not to further build his property on July15-16 because the construction was illegal. 

Speaking to News Nation, BMC Official Krishna Vishwas Rao said, “The corporation is ready to swift and strict action against the culprit, if named.” “Giving bribe is bigger crime than taking it,” she said.

The BMC official, however, said that according to the ward officials, Kapil Sharma was served with a notice on July 15-16 to stop further construction of his property because it was illegal.

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“If he had any issues, he should have come to meet BMC commissioner, just like other celebreties do,” Rao added. 
Comedia Kapil Sharma had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday alleging that a BMC official asked for Rs 5lakh bribe for permission to open his office.