Tribune News Service
Vishav Bharti
Chandigarh, June 20
The Punjab Legislative Assembly appears to have turn into a “new weapon” for the state to tackle the Centre over its alleged “repressive polices”. On the second day of the fourth session of the sixteenth Vidhan Sabha, a majority of the enterprise — Bills, decision or amendments – was towards the Centre’s alleged repressive choices towards the state.
The second day noticed the passing of 4 Bills and a decision towards the Centre. The day’s proceedings began with a decision condemning the Centre for non-release of the Rural Development Fund (RDF). Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann threatened to maneuver the Supreme Court towards the Centre if it did not launch the state’s share of Rs 3,622-crore RDF. He stated if the Centre didn’t launch the fund in 10 days, they might method the highest courtroom. The Vidhan Sabha unanimously handed the Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, thereby vesting the powers of Chancellors of state universities with the Chief Minister.
Another modification which has come out of confrontation with the Centre is the Punjab Police (Amendment) Bill, 2023, below which the state has tweaked the foundations of appointment of the DGP.
Besides, the Vidhan Sabha in the present day handed the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, paving the way in which for the free telecast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple, and the Affiliated Colleges (Security of Service) Amendment Bill, 2023.
Governor’s energy as chancellor curbed
- Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (vests powers of Chancellors of state universities with CM)
- Punjab Police (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (tweaks guidelines for the appointment of the DGP)
- Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (paves means for free telecast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple)
- Affiliated Colleges (Security of Service) Amendment Bill, 2023 (for early disposal of instances filed earlier than Punjab Educational Tribunal)