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The issues of Punjab State and approval of bills amended by Punjab Vidhan Sabha Session took a new new turn when Governor refused to approval of bills.
Governor Banwari Lal Puruhoti in response to letter of CM Bhagwant Singh said, “with reference to your communication of 15th July, it appears from your own assertion that you are concerned with certain actions of 'a particular political family' that has prompted to passing of the Bill under reference. You have also pointed out what you perceive as the possible fall-out of any delay on my part in signing the Bill immediately. You have also thought it fit to describe the time taken by me as something that “amounts to stifling the democratic will of the people of Punjab”. (SUBHEAD)
I do not wish to join words with you in what appears to be a matter of your private perception. But I do wish to point out that I, as Governor, am enjoined by the Constitution of India to ensure Bills are passed in accordance with Law. In order to discharge my duties conscientiously, I have proceeded to receive legal advice which gives me to believe that your calling of Vidhan Sabha session on 19-06-2023 and 20-06-2023 when these four Bills were passed was in breach of law and procedure, thereby casting doubt on the legitimacy and legality of those Bills.
In the background of the legal advice received, I am actively considering whether to obtain the legal opinion from the Attorney General of India, or as per the Constitution, to reserve these Bills for the consideration and consent of the President of India.
As Chief Minister you will appreciate that the people of Punjab are equally concerned with ensuring that laws which ultimately affect them are passed after following due procedure. You may rest assured that I shall take action according to law after the legality of the Vidhan Sabha session held on 19-06-2023 and 20-06-2023 is first examined.
