Kavitha Rao seeks deferral of CBI summons, cites upcoming LS polls

Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s daughter K Kavitha who was summoned by the CBI in the Delhi Excise Policy case under a CrPC section meant for ‘suspects’, on Sunday asked the agency to keep the notice in abeyance, citing upcoming parliamentary polls.
The BRS MLC was asked to appear before the CBI on Monday, under Section 41A CrPC, under which a notice is issued to a person against whom a “reasonable suspicion” exists that the person had committed a cognisable offence.
In a letter to the CBI, she said, “There is absolutely no logic, reason or background forthcoming as to how, why and under what circumstances have you now resorted to Section 41A CrPC.” Kavitha said that if required, with prior intimation she would appear through virtual mode, to answer any queries. She pointed out that about 15 months ago, the then Investigating Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBI ACB issued her a notice under Section 160 CrPC — which pertains to summoning a witness.
In her letter to the CBI, she asked the agency to “revoke or withdraw the subject notice” sent under Section 41A of CrPC. “In the light of my pressing onerous engagements coupled with my commitment to the people of my state and taking into consideration the necessity of my personal presence in my state while the parliamentary elections are underway, your good-self may consider keeping such notice in abeyance,” Kavitha said.