
In response to a Right To Information (RTI) query, it has been revealed that current and former members of Parliament owe Rs 90 million to Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), over and above the free calls they are permitted.
The response lists 399 members of Parliament, who alone owe Rs 71 million in unpaid dues to the operator, followed by Rs 19.7 million owed by six current members.
The members of Parliament can currently avail of 0.15 million free calls from the operator, including a dial-up internet facility.