NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari, against whom a contempt notice was issued on Wednesday by the Supreme Court for breaking the seal of a premise in Gokalpur, said he will be “lucky” to appear before the court to expose the corrupt officials who have played havoc in the city in the name sealing drive.

Mr Tiwari said it was also time to expose those involved in pick and choose policy in sealing drive against poor and misguiding the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to Mr Tiwari in the matter observing that it was unfortunate that an elected representative tried to defy court orders.

The Delhi BJP chief accompanied by party workers and locals had on Sunday last broke seal on the premises of a house in Gokalpur that was sealed by EDMC as a dairy was allegedly run from it. “I am a public representative and I work under the oath of Constitution of India. My duty is to respect the law and also to oppose those who act illegally and make life difficult for poor,” said Mr Tiwari.