T-bill likely to dealy at state assembly
posted on Jan 16, 2014 5:40AM
The last date to return the T-bill to the President is January 23rd. However, President Pranab may extend it for 10 more days, if the Assembly requests for the same for continuing the debate. CM Kiran and his Seemandhra colleagues are planning to appeal the President for the same in a bid to delay the bill at state level.
If, the President grants additional time and the bill is delayed at state level, then hardly there will be anytime left for presenting it in the Parliament, because the vote-on budget sessions of the Parliament will commence from 2nd week of February and conclude before month end. Later, in the 1st week of March, EC may announce the Election Schedule, after which bifurcation process can’t be done due to election code of conduct.
So, now the President’s decision of giving additional time for returning the T-bill will be a game-changer. According to previous experiences and general practice, President normally considers Assembly appeal and may give 10-30 days additional time, if he is requested by the state Assembly.