Panaji: Independent MLA Vijai Sardesai today moved a breach of privilege motion against ministers and government officers for not replying to questions in the Goa Legislative Assembly session.
“Answers to questions raised by us are not given. We have been told that the answer is awaited,” Sardesai told House.
The fortnight long assembly session began today.
Raising the point of order, Sardesai said 66 per cent of the questions tabled on the floor of the House are unanswered.
“What is that the government trying to hide ?,” the independent legislator asked.
Sardesai was supported by others in Opposition benches including Leader of Opposition Pratapsinh Rane, Congress legislator Digambar Kamat and Independent MLA Rohan Khaunte.
Responding on the floor of the House, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar said the issue raised by legislator is serious, if what he said was true.
Parsekar said he inquired with a few ministers including State Water Resources Department minister Dayanand Mandrekar who claimed that they have cleared the file (of answers) last Friday (which is much in advance).
“I also inquired with the Chief Secretary. He has also cleared the file on last Thursday,” he said adding “we need to check why the replies are not uploaded online and why they are not accessible to legislators.”
More than 2,000 questions under starred and unstarred category have been received by the Speaker s office.
During the session, 12 bills and two ordinances would be placed on the floor of the House.
The session will discuss bills regarding regularisation of unauthorised structures in the state.
(Sourced from agencies, Feature image courtesy:goastreets.com)
