Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today directed the government to take the corrective measures to maintain the dignity, privilege and protocol of the Members of Legislative Assembly. He gave these directions while concluding the Short Duration Discussion on the last day of Assembly session.
MLA Pawan Kumar Gupta initiated the discussion on privileges, dignity and protocol of the august House/ Hon'ble Members during Short Duration Discussion. He said that the dignity of the MLAs have been compromised. He also pointed out that MLAs are not taken into confidence while drafting the development plans of their respective constituencies.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary assured the members that the dignity of the members is our prime concern. He also said that government always takes serious note of the complaints registered by the MLAs and assured strong action against the officers who breaches the privilege of the members. Chairman Privilege Committee Nizam-ud-din Bhat, Hasnain Masoodi also participated in the discussion.