Chandigarh, Nov. 7 -- Facing flak over his alleged derogatory comments against former Union minister Buta Singh, Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday sought an exemption from appearance before the state Scheduled Caste Commission. Advocate Arshpreet Singh Khadial appeared before the commission on Warring's behalf, however, he could not submit the power of attorney during the proceedings. Warring had been asked to appear in person before the commission on November 6 for his alleged casteist remarks. Warring sought exemption from personal appearance before the commission, citing the bypoll and requested a new date after the byelection. Meanwhile, the Tarn Taran district election officer-cum-deputy commissioner also sought exemption from appearing before the commission, officials said. Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi said the DEO, through a formal communication, informed the commission that a letter had been issued to Warring, seeking clarification. He said the Tarn Taran DEO requested exemption from appearance due to a bypoll in the constituency. Accepting the request, the commission granted time till November 17, he added. The office of the chief electoral officer, Punjab, sent a report to the Election Commission on Thursday regarding the alleged "casteist remarks" made by Warring . The CEO's office forwarded copies of reports received from the Tarn Taran returning officer and the SSP, along with Warring's response. BJP's state spokesperson Kamaljit Soi had filed a complaint with the Election Commission seeking legal action against Warring. In its report to the poll panel, the Tarn Taran RO has said that Kapurthala police have registered a case against Warring....