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Telangana Assembly to Revamp Rulebook
The Telangana Legislative Assembly is planning to create a new rulebook.
The current one was changed during the previous government's time.
The Minister and Speaker think a new rulebook will help the Assembly work better.
They also want committees to visit other states to learn from their rules.
The Ethics Committee will make sure everyone follows the rules and keeps the Assembly's dignity.
The Speaker and committee chairpersons are happy to work together to make the Assembly a model institution.
Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu proposed a new rulebook for the Telangana Legislative Assembly.
The existing rulebook was altered during the previous BRS government's tenure.
Committees will undertake study tours to other states to adopt best practices.
The Ethics Committee will ensure adherence to Assembly rules and uphold the House's dignity.
Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar emphasized the importance of Legislative Committees in strengthening parliamentary democracy.
- Who
- Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu, Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Committee Chairpersons and Members
- What
- Proposal to revamp the Telangana Legislative Assembly rulebook
- Where
- Telangana Legislative Assembly
- When
- Tuesday
- Why
- To ensure smooth and effective functioning of the Assembly and uphold the dignity of the House
Current Rulebook
Revised Rulebook
Rulebook Alterations
Current Rulebook
The existing rulebook was altered during the previous BRS government's tenure.
Revised Rulebook
A new rulebook incorporating updated regulations is needed for smooth and effective functioning of the Assembly.
Key facts
- Minister
- D Sridhar Babu
- Speaker
- Gaddam Prasad Kumar
- Committee on Government Assurances Chairman
- Patolla Sanjeeva Reddy
- Ethics Committee Chairman
- Revuri Prakash Reddy
- Assembly
- Telangana Legislative Assembly
- Proposed Action
- Prepare a new rulebook
- Study Tours
- Committees to examine rules and procedures of other states
- Ethics Committee Role
- Ensure adherence to Assembly rules and uphold the dignity of the House
Quotes
Gaddam Prasad Kumar
Speaker of Telangana Legislative Assembly
“The rulebook is the first document provided to every MLA and serves as the foundation for the Speaker to conduct House proceedings. We should draft a revised rulebook to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of the Assembly.”
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“The committee should function impartially, rising above personal biases and prejudices to uphold public trust and strengthen confidence in democratic institutions.”
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