MEERUT, Feb. 25 -- The electricity department in Sambhal has granted 15 days to Samajwadi Party Sambhal MP Zia-ur Rehman Barq to make his submission in the case of alleged power pilferage at his residence in Deepa Sarai following which a Rs.1.91 crore fine was imposed on him by the department in December last year.

On Saturday, the Sambhal MP's lawyer submitted an application requesting more time, which was accepted by the electricity department.

"The MP must submit evidence of his electricity consumption at the office of the executive engineer by March 7. If he fails to do so, a final report will be prepared and action will be taken to recover the fine accordingly," power department officials said.

Executive engineer Naveen Gautam tol...