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Punjab Governor again writes to CM Mann, asks him to read provisions of the Constitution (Watch Video)
I think your legal advisors are not briefing you adequately: Punjab Governor writes to CM Mann
Perhaps you are 'too much' angry with me: Punjab Governor
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 24, 2022: Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit responds to the statement made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on former asking to list of the business for the upcoming Vidhan Sabha Session.
"After reading your statements in today’s newspapers, it appears to me that perhaps you are ‘too much’ angry with me. I think your legal advisors are not briefing you adequately. Perhaps your opinion about me will definitely change after reading the provisions of Article 167 and 168 of the Constitution, which I’m quoting for your ready reference," Govenor Purohit wrote in a letter to CM.
Provisions quoted by Punjab Governor in the letter to CM
Art 167 : Duties of the Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the Governor etc- It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister of each State-
- To communicate to the Governor of the State all decisions of the council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation;
- To furnish such information relating to the administration of the affairs of the State and proposals for legislation as the Governor may call for; and
- If the Governor so requires, to submit for the consideration of the council of Ministers any matter on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has not been considered by the council
Art 168 : Constitution of the Legislatures in States-
- For every State there shall be a legislature which shall consist of the Governor, and
- In states of ……two houses
- In other states, one house
Earlier, CM Bhagwant Mann while reacting to Governor asking to list the business for upcoming session said that in 75 years, no President/Govnor ever asked list of Legislative business before calling session. Legislative business is decided by BAC and speaker. Next Gov will ask all speeches also to be approved by him.its too much.
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