The Supreme Court has asked the central government to answer to Kerala government’s appeal about claiming the governor’s nonaction on eight bills. Today, the SC ( Supreme Court) looked for the Central government’s answer to the Kerala govt. government accusation against the governor’s delay in addressing eight pending bills, some of which have been languishing in limbo for as long as two years.
Govt. contended that the governor’s nonaction was hindering the enforcement of critical laws that would advantage the populace or community. They prompted SC to interpose or ensure the expeditious passage of the bills awaiting action. Furthermore, Kerala govt. has suspected Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of delaying action on eight outstanding bills enacted by state legislature, a substantial portion of which tackle essential public concerns as well as implementing crucial society safety nets that are presently lacking by the people of Kerala because of the governor’s nonactions.
The SC committee composed of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra postponed the case till Friday. While Kerala Govt. approach for SC claiming that Governor Arif Mohammed Khan refused to approve bills passed by the legislature, an attempt that “Erodes the rights of the people”. The statement depicted by the government emphasizes the possible ramifications of the governor’s delay, highlighting the detrimental effects as it influences the quality of life for citizens of the state. The sustained action raised questions about the government’s dedication or intentions to act in the best interest of its constituents.
Serving as the shield of its people, the State of Kerala has presented a case to the Supreme Court seeking orders to hold the governors accountable for nonaction on eight outstanding bills adopted by the state legislature and offered to him seeking approval by Article 200 of the constitution.
Among the eight bills that required the governor’s approval three have been lying idle for over two years as well three have been awaiting action for over a year. As will be discussed more thoroughly, the governor’s actions threaten the core values and essential principles upon which our constitution was built, which includes upholding principles of the rule of law and democratic leadership. Also, exclude the people of Kerala from the reach of society safe nets planned to be enforced through these legislative measures.
In fact, State govt. has emphatically stated that the governor’s drawn-out inertia on eight bills has inflicted a severe wrong upon the citizens of Kerala and its democratic principles.
The governor’s decision believes and claims that his power to grant or withhold assent to a bill is an absolute unilateral power that he can exercise without constraint. A willful subversion of constitutional principles.
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The opposition criticized the governor’s unwarranted hold on bills, arguing that it was stifling the democratic process without unreasonably hindering the passage of bills of Article 14 of the constitution, establishing a legal framework of equality and justice.
