Centre assures HC of appropriate security arrangements made at residence of Subramanian Swamy

New Delhi, Nov 3: Central Government on Thursday (Nov 3) informed the Delhi High Court that Security agencies are satisfied that appropriate arrangements have been made for ensuring the safety and security of former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subramanian Swamy considering the fact that he is a Z category protectee.

 

 

 

 

In view of the submissions, the senior counsel for Subramanian Swamy assured the court that the petitioner will vacate government accommodation on Saturday (Oct 29) under the intimation to the Estate officer. Justice Yashwant Varma noted the submission made by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sanjay Jain that all arrangements for ensuring the safety and security of former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy have been made at his private residence.

 

 

 

 

 

The submission was made on the application moved by Dr Swamy that the centre has failed to make security arrangements at his private residence. ASG also Informed the Court that DIG and CRPF are also present to assure the court that all arrangements including at the entry gates at the front and rear sides have been made. He also submitted that Security agencies are also satisfied with the arrangement that has been made for ensuring the safety and security of the petitioner.

 

 

The bench also noted and directed that the Senior Counsel for Swamy assures the court that he will hand over the possession of the government accommodation on Saturday (Oct 29) under the intimation. The central government also filed an affidavit in the matter pursuant to the last order of the court. Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Central Government to file a better and more comprehensive affidavit to assure the court that security concerns raised by Subramanian Swamy, at his private accommodation, shall be duly met.