HC sets aside resolution seeking suspension of Roja from AP Assembly
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Published Mar 17, 2016, 11:54 am IST
Updated Mar 17, 2016, 11:54 am IST
The judge found that prima facie the House has no power to suspend a member.
YSRCP MLA R K Roja. (Photo: DC)
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad High Court on Thursday
set aside the resolution passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative
Assembly suspending YSRCP MLA R K Roja of Nagari Assembly segment for a
period of one year.
While granting the interim order on petition by Ms Roja, Justice A Ramalingeswara Rao said that the suspended MLA at liberty to attend on going Assembly session of AP.
The judge found that prima facie the House has no power to suspend a member under Rule 340 of Assembly Rules for a period of one year, the Rule has given power to the House to move a motion against the member for suspension of member for that particular session.
The judge felt that balance of convenience is in favour of the petitioner and set aside the resolution and adjourned the hearing for four weeks.
While granting the interim order on petition by Ms Roja, Justice A Ramalingeswara Rao said that the suspended MLA at liberty to attend on going Assembly session of AP.
The judge found that prima facie the House has no power to suspend a member under Rule 340 of Assembly Rules for a period of one year, the Rule has given power to the House to move a motion against the member for suspension of member for that particular session.
The judge felt that balance of convenience is in favour of the petitioner and set aside the resolution and adjourned the hearing for four weeks.
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