Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed refuses to provide assent to 11 Ordinances that expire on Monday
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Expressing his robust displeasure over ‘Ordinance raj’ within the state, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan mentioned he can’t give his assent to as many as 11 Ordinances, which can be set to lapse on Monday, with out making use of his thoughts on the matter and getting a correct clarification from the federal government.
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, the Governor additionally decried the observe of developing with Ordinances and promulgating them with out getting them ratified by the state legislature.
“Ruling through Ordinance is not something that is desirable in a democracy. I will apply my mind and decide whether I should sign or not,” Khan mentioned when requested about his place on the Ordinances.
He reminded us that the Supreme Court had handed strictures in opposition to the observe of promulgation of Ordinances. He questioned why the state legislature is elected if the federal government desires to rule via Ordinance.
The Governor’s remarks got here regardless that the federal government had reportedly assured the Raj Bhavan {that a} particular session of the Assembly might be held in October to transform all of the Ordinances into laws.
Recently, the federal government appointed a fee to recommend reforms to University guidelines. The fee had advisable curbing the powers of the Chancellor (Governor) of state varsities in issues requiring authorized experience in addition to these during which his or her discretionary powers are for use.
According to sources, the federal government will quickly come out with an Ordinance incorporating the Commission’s suggestions which might curtail the Governor’s function as Chancellor. However, Khan refused to react to the event saying he was not conscious of such a transfer.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Expressing his robust displeasure over ‘Ordinance raj’ within the state, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan mentioned he can’t give his assent to as many as 11 Ordinances, which can be set to lapse on Monday, with out making use of his thoughts on the matter and getting a correct clarification from the federal government.
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, the Governor additionally decried the observe of developing with Ordinances and promulgating them with out getting them ratified by the state legislature.
“Ruling through Ordinance is not something that is desirable in a democracy. I will apply my mind and decide whether I should sign or not,” Khan mentioned when requested about his place on the Ordinances.
He reminded us that the Supreme Court had handed strictures in opposition to the observe of promulgation of Ordinances. He questioned why the state legislature is elected if the federal government desires to rule via Ordinance.
The Governor’s remarks got here regardless that the federal government had reportedly assured the Raj Bhavan {that a} particular session of the Assembly might be held in October to transform all of the Ordinances into laws.
Recently, the federal government appointed a fee to recommend reforms to University guidelines. The fee had advisable curbing the powers of the Chancellor (Governor) of state varsities in issues requiring authorized experience in addition to these during which his or her discretionary powers are for use.
According to sources, the federal government will quickly come out with an Ordinance incorporating the Commission’s suggestions which might curtail the Governor’s function as Chancellor. However, Khan refused to react to the event saying he was not conscious of such a transfer.
