The death of Ahamed, former Union Minister and sitting Member of Parliament has raised doubts about presentation of the Budget today. As per convention the House adjourns for a day, after mourning the departed sitting member.
Government sources however, say a postponement of Budget is unlikely as there has been a precedent where a Budget presentation went ahead after passing an obit reference. Government sources say all Budget papers are printed with today’s date, postponement will cause many hassles.
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat have not been informed of any postponement. The decision is likely to be announced on the floor of the House.
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Feb 1, 2017 8:10 am (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles former union minister Ahamed death
Saddened by the demise of Mr. E Ahamed, a veteran political leader who served the nation with great diligence. My condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)February 1, 2017
Feb 1, 2017 8:06 am (IST)
According to constitutional expert and senior Supreme Court advocate, “Even if a Lok Sabha MP passes away, there is no legal bar to stop the Budget presentation. The House has its own convention and it will be followed accordingly. May be a two-minute silence will be observed, but there will be no change in the Budget presentation schedule.”
Feb 1, 2017 8:05 am (IST)
Government sources however, say a postponement of Budget is unlikely. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat have not been informed of any postponement. The decision is likely to be announced on the floor of the House.
Feb 1, 2017 8:05 am (IST)
Former Union Minister and MP E Ahamed’s death has raised doubts about presentation of the Budget today. As per convention, the House adjourns for a day whenever a sitting MP passes away.
Feb 1, 2017 8:02 am (IST)
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Source: News18