Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Bengal CM sets deadlines for MLA grievances
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, has announced that issues raised by MLAs in the Assembly will now have to be addressed within specific time limits.
Departments must respond to these issues within one week and provide a timeline for completing the work.
The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) will monitor the progress to ensure that the government's final position on each request is communicated within three months.
This new system aims to reduce delays and improve accountability.
Both the government and the opposition have supported this decision, with some members calling it a historic announcement.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced time-bound disposal of MLA grievances in the Assembly.
Departments must respond to MLA issues within 7 days and specify completion timelines.
CMO will monitor progress and ensure final government positions are communicated within 3 months.
The new mechanism aims to reduce bureaucratic delays and improve accountability.
Both treasury and opposition benches supported the announcement, calling it historic.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Set deadlines for disposal of issues raised by MLAs in the Assembly
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To ensure timely resolution of MLA grievances and improve accountability
Government
Opposition
Support for the new mechanism
Government
The government believes the new mechanism will improve accountability and reduce delays in administrative decision-making.
Opposition
The opposition, including former minister Firhad Hakim, welcomed the decision, stating it is a historic announcement and has not been witnessed in the Assembly for the past 15 years.
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Department Response Time
- 7 days
- CMO Monitoring Time
- 3 months
- Assembly Session
- Extended budget session
- Mention Hour
- Allows legislators to raise constituency-specific issues