Rashid to approach HC over 'fee' being charged from Delhi Police
New Delhi, July 24 -- Jailed Lok Sabha MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh(Engineer Rashid), who was granted custody parole to attend Parliament between July 24 and August 4, is set to approach the Delhi HC for interim bail and the exorbitant fee charged by prison authorities for his travel from Delhi's Tihar jail to Parliament, family members and his party officials said.
Rashid, who represents the Baramulla constituency was issued a bill of Rs 874816(Rs 1.45 lakh per day) for travel and security expenses for the six days when he attended Parliament in March when he was given similar parole. The parole this time is for 12 days."How can we pay over Rs 1 lakh per day for travel from Tihar jail to the Parliament. My father wants to do his constitutional duty by attending Parliament and taking part in the discussions. He (Engineer Rashid) has ailing parents who are on daily medicine. It is not feasible and is unaffordable. We will approach the high court seeking relief. Also he is just an accused and not a convict," Rashid's son Abrar said."The fee imposed is unjustified. When they take prisoners for trial or medical checkup, they do not send such bills," he added.
HT reached out to the Tihar authorities but did not get a comment. htc...
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