NEW DELHI: The urban development ministry has once again written to Delhi government to return the house allotted to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal when he was chief minister. Sources said the latest missive was sent a few days back after the government did not respond to an earlier letter of the ministry.

"We can only write to Delhi government since the house has been provided to them. The government had subsequently allotted it to Kejriwal. He has been overstaying in that house since As per rule one can stay in a government accommodation for only one month from the date of demitting office. He is overstaying," said a ministry official .

The UD ministry had allotted the C-II/23 flat at Tilak Lane to Delhi government after Kejriwal refused to move to two duplex apartments on Bhagwan Dass Road.

Sources said even paying market rent does not allow someone to overstay in a government accommodation. "Unfortunately, there is a growing trend of politicians and bureaucrats staying in such houses even after demitting office," said the official.

Earlier reports said PWD had not sent a notice to Kejriwal for vacating the official house. Kejriwal resigned as CM on February 14 and as per law should vacated the house by mid-March.