New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The UK government has responded to a request from 63-year-old Vivek Ruthia from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, who claims that the British government had borrowed Rs.35,000 from his grandfather nearly 109 years ago.

According to a Times of India (TOI) report, Ruthia's legal team received an email believed to be from the UK's Debt Management Office (DMO), seeking copies of the original loan certificate and other documents supporting their claim.

"I am extremely happy. I never imagined there would be a response at this stage. I hope this reaches a logical conclusion. After all, it is no longer just about money-it is a matter of ego now," Ruthia was quoted as saying by TOI.

He said the family would extend full cooperation a...