New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The Delhi assembly's committee of privileges has directed former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, and his then deputy Manish Sisodia to appear before it on March 6 over the authenticity in connection with the "Phansi Ghar" controversy, officials aware of the matter said on Monday.

Kejriwal, Sisodia, former speaker Ram Niwas Goel and then deputy speaker Rakhi Birla were directed to appear in person on February 16 but they skipped the meeting. In his reply, Kejriwal said repeatedly summoning him was a futile exercise. However, he cited a prior engagement and sought time to appear on either of the dates between March 2 to March 6.

"The committee has scheduled this final appearance for March 6, following a meeting...