Chennai, Aug 27 (Reporter) Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami appeared before the Special Court for MLAs and MPs in connection with a defamation case filed against him by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran. In a compliance with the orders, Mr EPS, appeared before Judge Jayavelu and denied the allegations against him. He also prayed to the court seeking to dispense with his personal appearance as he was 70-years-old and was under constant medication. He said he was aiming to delay the case and that he was ready to face it. After recording his appearance, the Judge adjourned the case to September 19 for further hearing. It may be recalled that during the campaign for the recent Lok Sabha elections, Mr EPS alleged that 'Central Chennai DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran did not spend 75 percent of his parliamentary constituency development funds. Stating that his remarks has tarnished his image and reputation, Mr Dayanidhi Maran filed a defamation case against him in the Egmore Metropolitan Magistrate Court. However, the case was later transferred to the Special Court for MPs and MLAs at the Chennai District Collectorate complex...////...