Hotchandani Says He Sold Land to the Portico Enterprise  

While Hotchandani initially refused to state his relation to the nine companies, he later revealed that he is the director of the companies and that the companies sold land to Portico Enterprise. Upon checking with his legal advisor, the businessman later admitted to Senator Bevinton Cal that his companies had sold lands to the developers of the Portico project.

 

Bevinton Cal, Senator

“Mr Sanjay, with all due respect, these are general questions that I’m asking. Are you familiar with Portico Enterprise Limited?”

 

Sonjay Hotchandani, Realtor

 “Yes, I am.”

 

Senator Bevinton Cal

“Can you elaborate on your familiarity with the company?”

 

Sonjay Hotchandani

“I’m just familiar with what’s the public knowledge.”

 

Senator Bevinton Cal

“Can you explain what is that, Sir? The public knowledge.”

 

Sonjay Hotchandani

“That they’re trying to build a port.”

 

Senator Bevinton Cal

“Have you had any encounter with any directors of the said company?

 

Sonjay Hotchandani

“On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer your question as it does not relate to the terms of reference.”

 

Senator Bevinton Cal

“Again, Sir, with all due respect, these are general questions that I’m asking. Mr Sonjay we have a document here. You said earlier that you were familiar with Key Star Limited, Vision Project Limited, Alkaline Limited, Build Zone Limited, what is your familiarity with these companies?”

 

Sonjay Hotchandani

“On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer your question as it does not relate to the terms of reference.”

 

Senator Bevinton Cal

“Are you familiar with Vision Project Limited?

 

Sonjay Hotchandani

“Yes.”

 

Senator Bevinton Cal

“Mr Sonjay, the Clerk just gave you a document which states the names of these companies and this document is saying that you’re the director of these companies. Can you confirm or deny that?”

 

Sonjay Hotchandani

“Yes, I am the director of those companies.”