Sahara chief Subrata Roy on Friday said that he is not absconding. He also added that he is ready to "unconditionally" obey the Supreme Court's direction. 

In a statement, Roy said that he wants to be with his "ailing mother under house arrest" till March 3, if the Supreme Court permits.

"I have informed police to do their duty as per the direction of the Supreme Court," Roy said in a statement. 

Meanwhile, the police are expected to search other locations in Lucknow for Roy today.

Cornered and facing imminent arrest, the Sahara chief had yesterday tendered an "unconditional apology" to the Supreme Court for his non-appearance in a contempt case and sought recall of the non-bailable warrant issued against him.