[Letter to Mr G K Munshi]

Summary

This three-page legal correspondence dated 6 May 1975 consists of a forwarding letter from Eastley Lam & Co. to the Swatantra Party of Maharashtra and an enclosed demand letter addressed to Shri Piloo Mody. The forwarding letter states that the enclosed correspondence is being sent for the party’s information and records, with a copy to Shri G. K. Munshi, Advocate.

Key points

• Eastley Lam & Co. forwards a legal letter to the Swatantra Party of Maharashtra.
• The enclosed letter is addressed to Piloo Mody at Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.
• The Swatantra Party is described as having used premises on the first floor of Sasoon Building, Bombay.
• The party’s national headquarters allegedly occupied part of the premises until August 1974.
• A September 1974 arrangement required Piloo Mody to continue paying 40% of rent and electricity charges as compensation.
• The solicitors claim that payments were not made from 1 September 1974 onward.
• The letter demands payment of Rs. 1,628.68 for charges accrued through 31 March 1975 and threatens recovery proceedings.