Legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni has faced big legal trouble after the Jharkhand Housing Board started an investigation against him for using his residential property for commercial purposes.
The land in question on Harmu Road in Ranchi was awarded to Dhoni by the Jharkhand government for his illustrious achievements in the world of cricket. The land is believed to be spread over 10,000 square meters.
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MS Dhoni lands in big legal trouble
According to a report in India Today, MS Dhoni's previous residence has a diagnostic lab which prompted the authorities to initiate a legal probe against him. Setting up a diagnostic laboratory means that for commercial purposes they are served in a residential area.
According to Jharkhand Housing Board chairman Sanjay Lal Paswan, using residential land for commercial purposes is illegal. He claimed to have received complaints on the matter and also asked officials to look into it.
“State housing commission rules dictate that land earmarked for residential purposes cannot be used for commercial gain. We have received a few complaints. We have asked the officials to look into the matter. If the allegations are found to be true, then there will be a notification. to be released to (MS) Dhoni,” TOI quoted JHB president Sanjay Lal Paswan as saying.
If the allegations are found to be correct after full investigation, MS Dhoni will be served a legal notice by the Jharkhand Housing Board. After notification, further action will be taken accordingly.
Where does MS Dhoni currently live?
Although MS Dhoni got this land to serve residential purposes, he does not live there. The former Indian commander currently resides on the Simaliya Ring Road, which has a seven-acre facility.
It is located about 25 km from the award-winning facility on Harmu Road. It took almost three years to build Dhoni's new house, where he currently lives with his family. The former India skipper and his family moved here in 2017 when he was still an active international cricketer.
Dhoni can be seen countless times around his current residence doing various activities like farming, riding bikes and meeting his fans. Despite being a huge global figure, he still prefers to stay in his hometown.
When did MS Dhoni retire?
MS Dhoni retired from international cricket in August 2020. His last international match was the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand where India suffered a heartbreaking defeat.
Despite retiring from international cricket, Dhoni continued to play in the Indian Premier League over the years. He even led Chennai Super Kings to an IPL victory in 2023 but handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the 2024 IPL season.
However, CSK had a poor season and could not qualify for the playoffs. Over the past few years, Dhoni has changed his role into a big hitter in the order who likes to make an impact in the few balls he faces.
The legendary wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 161 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2024 at a strike rate of 220.55. Despite not being in good physical condition, he has shown his dedication to the franchise and will be seen in IPL 2025 as well.