Sharad Yadav can’t draw salary, perks of MP: Supreme Court

Following the court’s observation, Yadav’s counsel told the court that he was ready to forgo these but requested that he should be allowed to retain his official residence till his petition is finally disposed of by the High Court. “Learned counsel for the respondent has fairly stated that in pursuance of the order of the High Court, he will not withdraw any remuneration or other perks pending further order of the High Court,” the Supreme Court order read. “We will modify the order of High Court directing payment of salary, allowances and perks. As far as official residence is concerned, that part we are not touching and he can stay there till the pendency of his petition,” it said.

Appearing for Singh, senior advocate Ranjit Kumar urged the bench to direct the High Court to expedite the hearing on Yadav’s petition. The High Court had on December 15, 2017, refused to grant interim stay on Yadav’s disqualification as Rajya Sabha MP.