SRINAGAR: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, has taken a strong stance against the premature disclosure of House business notices ahead of the upcoming Budget Session.
Expressing concern over the matter, Rather emphasized that giving undue publicity to notices related to questions, Bills, resolutions, and other legislative affairs is against parliamentary conventions and established rules.
The Budget Session of the Assembly is set to commence on March 3. A spokesperson for the Legislative Assembly stated that the Speaker has noted recent instances where legislators publicized notices related to the House’s business before the session. He described this practice as improper and in violation of parliamentary norms.
Quoting the Speaker, the statement reiterated that, as per parliamentary practice and House rules, it is inappropriate to publicize such notices prematurely.
Rather also expressed discontent with legislators responsible for such disclosures, warning that it constitutes a breach of privilege under prescribed rules. He directed all members to refrain from this practice in the future.
