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,ProCEEDINGS OF THE FIRS'r,SESSrON,O;,,'1HE, FIRST MlZOR...\M STATE LEGISLAT,IVE ASSEM'BLY,HELD A'r-''iHE "AsSEMbLY HALL FROM 10TH . ,
. ' ,C, ' , MAROi 1987 TO 27th MARCH"1?87. ,
• 1st sitting en ,10th Ma �h, 1987 at 10 :.30 A.M •
" the �, PU H.HRANG"D_:.M:.:L.A.: p�tem Speaker at Chair, Chief Minister,. 1Q;'Ministers and 27 Members were present.
BUS f N E'S $ 1� oath/Affairmat.ienbY Members. 2 . Electiel) , of "Sp�aker. : 3. Election. ef Dep1.1ty �eaker.
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'PU H.HAANGDAwLA : , "And if'yeu ebey,the Veice ef the PROTEM SPEAItER 'Loid your Godibedng ��,reful to' de
'_ ,all:' his commandments which I Comma- , ,'ncf you this clay, the Lord your GOd wil.! set you high above all the nations efthe Eart h. And all this bl'es.sings shall come "upon Yo'll ano. ever take you, if you obey the' voiCe of the Lord, your God. Bless shall you be in the f� � eld. Blessed shall b� th�;',f.XV·it of, your body and the fruit of evour ground, and the fniit of yotirbe��t.S, ,the increase of your c::attl�, and' ·the _young of YQu;r kneading:nc:;>ugh. Bless. ed shall be " you when yeu c::oroe',' in, and blessed shall YO).l be when you go ' ' : out. I: Deuteronomy 28': 1 - 8.
, , " I PU VJ\NLALNGHAKA ,s, MrPI:OtemSpe,qker, why is it that ' >i·t-heHon.Protem sPeaker ,did not sa ,lute the House when he entered the Hou�e�,' ,
. :i' 'p U H .I-1RANGDAWLA " '�'I did. Ma'y be you did not seem me PROTEM SPEAKER " while I was doing.;
pU VAN'LALNGHAKA ; Mr prot,em Speaker, I was seeing you when you entered- the Heuse� but you teok your seat without saluting the House.,
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I I • .. . • ',1c • PU H.HRANGDAWLA • I salutadthe House and then took pROTEH S.l?E.�ER my seat� Let the Secreta ..ry read .the order of Governor of appointment of
Protem _ Speake r.
SEC RETARY :"In pursuance of sub-rule (4) of Rule 71MB the Rules of procedure' and conduct�d·:f.: Business in Mizoram Legis lative Assembly read with clause (1) af Article 180 of the Constituti!"'aj I Hiteswar Saikia, Q)vernor of the state Mizorarn Legislative Assembly to perform the duties of the Speaker from the commencement of the first meeting of the first Legislative Assembly of the state of Mizoram until the Speaker shall have been chosen by the said Assembly under Articles 178 of the Constitution n.
Hiteswar Saikia, . Gove roor 0 f . Mizoram.
PU H.HAANGDAWLA : Let the Se�reta.ry read and Order of PROTEM the protem "" SPEAKER . the Governor authorising Speaker to administer the oath to members.
SEC RET A R Y : In exercise of the powers conferred by article 188 of the constitutiob� I Hiteswar Saikia, Governor of the; state 0 f Mizo ram hereby appoint Mr the state -of Mizoram Legisla (a.) H�Hrangdawla, a member of . tive Assembly until the Speaker is chosen by the statE: of Mizoram Legislative Assembly., and CE' Thereafter the S;Jeaker, or the Deputy Speaker under clause (2) of Article 180 of the Constitution may the person before whom the oath or affirma tion may be made and subscribed by the members of the state - of Mizo ram Legislative Assembly.
Hiteswar Saikia,
Governor of Mizo ram •
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p.u H .HRANGDAWLA :. we' shall now proceeJ to the f1 ret PROTEM SPEAKER item of Business, - oath, taking by
• members. The Chief Minister and his cabinet Ministers will come forst followed by members in a serial nurrber of constituencies. Let
• the Secretary call the name of pU Laldenga, Chief Minister first� (the' protem Speaker administered oaths of the follow'- . ing members -
1) pci Laldenga Chie flMiniste r 2) PU .'ZJ::J rarnthanga Minister 3) pu Tawnluia Minister 4) Pu RUalchhina Minister 5) PU H.Lalruata Minister 6) PU Lal rinchhana Minister 7) PU L.Ngurchhina M�nister 8) PU R.T1anghming- Mi nister thanga --- 9) Pu Saingura Sailo Minister 10) pu Aichhinga Minister 11) pi::.Lilhlirt{'.uii Minister
12) Pu Hiphei 13) pu S.Hiate • 14) PU H .. Rammawi 15) pu F.Lalramliana 16) Pu Ki rup am Chakma' 17) pUHari Kristo Chakma 18) pu p.Lalbiaka 19) Pu P.Siarp.liana 20) PU K.Thanf:ianga 21) PU Vanlalnghaka 22) PU .Lalrinmawia 23) pu K.Vanlalauva 24) pu R.Lalawia 25) ,.pu Andrew Lalherliana 26$ pu 'ZJ::Jsiama pachuau 27) pu Vanlalngena\ 28) pu Lalkhawnghinga ' 1'; 29) pu vanlalhruaia . 30) Pu J.Thanghuama 31) pu Saikapthianga 32) Pu K.Zahungliana 33) PU LiansuaITI.a 34) pu Lal Thanhawla '. 35) pu K.L.Lianchia 36 ) pu p.C.ZOramsangliana 37) pu Rokamlova 38) pu Chawngzuala
The next bmsiness-is election of �Speaker AS prescribed by the provision of sub-RUle (2) of rule 7 of: the rules of procedure and cchnduqt of Business in Mizoram Legislative Assembly, nomination paper should be submitted to the secretary Legislative Assembly at any time before 3 :. 30 on the day proceding the date fi.. for election of Speaker. The rule has been introduced in bulletin Part II NO.3 of 2�.2.1987
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There are nominatl".n r Speaker i"e. those of pu J.Thang- huama and pu Liansuama Cong (I) pu j.Thanghuama is nominated of pu Chaw ngzuala and seconded by pu R .. Lalawia while Pu Liansuama is nominated By pu p.C.z.oramsangliana and seconded by Pu Rokamlova after careful scrutiny, the two nominations a re found to be, in 0 r .. AS there are tvvo nominations, and election will be held secret ballot.
The Ballot Bax will be placed on table of the House, members will aallect ballot papers from the secretary and will put the stamp against the name of the candidate of their choice inside the bomth on my left side and the ballot paper will be cash in the box.
P U VANL/\.LNGHAY-.A :;. Mr Protem speaker Sir, there in no returning officer to conduct the electiono
. .. The two secretaries vIill funst.ior: P ROTEt1 .�PEAKE R as returning officers.
PF VANLA,LHGHAKA f1r protem Speaker Sir, who appo the returning officers ?
pu H. The tvvo secretaries will funct n as returning officers ?
;?U H .HRl\NGDAlII"LA The Election is to be conducted P RO':2:;;!;�i SPEAKER the protem Speakero It is my rea- tiQn to conduct the election and no one Can challenge ito
. • Mr protem S::>eaker Sir, the p SDe aker is aut ho rised to perfo rm al l the duties of the speaker before elected. How can he appo return of r to conduct Speaker is election of Speaker ? IS the::ce rule which autho�iesed him to act as returni officers ?
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\ cas I'PDTEM SPEAKER :' Now we' shall: st-s·rt ting votes. " �he' appointment 0 roer has al ready :." '.' been read, if anyone fo rgets it,
" l • ':>- ' et him be excused . : (' ' �., • 1 M i protE::m Speaker, we do not forget • p U VA1'lLALNGHAKA . ':.t:,;.[ . it, we know. the·' rules thc:::-aughly no a IL;, but there is order appointing returning officer..
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· J? US�.IK;..pTHIAN:.?A • Mr Protem spe2ker, will conduct an election of) Speaker, 'Let the secretary call names of ffierTIbers to cast votes.
· j?U SAlKAP'I'HIANGA • Mr Protem SG\'eaker, you Can not do .' ·.like this .. There cannot be an ele ction without a returning Officers. r? . There is rio (' er appoint,ing the 'protem Speaker. as re:tutning Officers. 'On the ba,pis of wh�"It rUles will you conduct the election you must riot conduct the • House like th is wihtout following any rules.
· · fNf; shall now sta rt cGsting 0 f . votes,. I the. secretary will function as a ietu:rning Officer.
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· PU,SAI�THIANGA -, j '. ". " •• . Mr J?rj'Cem Speaker_"Sir, if you
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PROTEM SPE�R :
PU SI.i\KAP'IHIANGA It . is not my opinion with: what rules will you conduct the election 7 Are those roles to be found in this RUles of' procedure & Conduct of, Bu siness in Mizoram Legislative Assem bly 1 please read the Book.
:PROTEM SFEAKER You,.better read it.
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JPU SJUKP.PTHIANGA .• Mr Speaker Proternt there are no such rules in this book and it is because of that we would like to know with what rules you are cond uctingthe election.
P ROTE,M SPEAKER ·• I am going to conduct it.
PU NGUFCHHINA · If there is no specific rule, the IvlINISTER · p rocern Specike r is to conduct the election.
1l?U VANLALNGHAKA : Hr protem Speakerm 'that is net fair. Unless more votes' are c e s t.
in our favour we cannot accept it e Conducting 0 f 'erEtcticn by a political Party is urita.lr, If, the rules of procedure & Conduct of Business in Miz0I?,ffi Legis 'la.tive Assembly~ t.here is no rule that the protem Spci:'lker wiL_ count votes.
If' r~OTEM SPEAKER You pleased read the rules, other · wise i do not except you oppLnLo n , It is a degradation of the dignity of the House.
?"l; V,,!\N:"ALNGI-LAKA : Mr protem Speaker, that point reguires clarification. There is rules regarding appointment of re turning officer to conduct the el- ection of Speaker. The only rule we have is that the protem Speaker will perform the duties of the speaker until such t-l_ me a Speaker is elec~ed. Thele is no rule that the protem Speaker. will conduct an election of Speaker, s imi- l~Jrly an M.L.A. Cannot conduct an election of MLA.·
r.u J .THANG""'HUAMA · The order of the Governor makes · it quite clear which has been read out by the Secretary.
Mr i'in)tem Speaker, we are p rovidec with copies of the order but no appointment .o f R.O. is made in it, who will be the presiding officers. .... 7/-- .. - 7
-PROT.EM SPE.AKER ~ The p~tem Speaker is autho riseo to conduct the first sitting.. rnthat. meeting a Speaker is' to be elected~ '. Therefore, a member ap~ointed to - .... conduct the eitt:ing is to conduot; the el~C'tion of speaker too, • W'e ahe L.', now start casting of votes you wi.;Ll corneychi s side to collect ballot papers. You will enter the bootnover there to put 'a stampt against the name of tt;e ca:ndida-t;e .of your cho Lea, F:r:om nowown I fio rbLd e xp ress i.o n of op-r a.ni.ons Just to prolong the sitting. .n.r .
PU SAIIQWTHIANGA ·• Mr P r-vtem Speake x, we have the wright to speak in this House are we allowed to hdV~ an agent to be present; while counting of votes '1 ;)',
PROTEM SPEAKER : Yes, if you like. All of you Can be present while .counting of votes .. I shall anouce the nunibe r 0 f votes • polled by.each c andLdat.es , If you are doubtiful, votes will be recounted."
PU SAllZAPTHIANGA .. Mr protem Speaker I shall.not accept if it is counted by you. ( The election of, Speaker was held )
P ROTE:M SPEAKER .. Let the Seeretary show to all mem · bers that the, box is empty.. plc2se form quev~ndbe in a hurry.
PU LIANSUJIMA ..• Mrprotem Speaker, rule 300 o f the rules of procedure &: Ccnduot; of Bu siness in ~izpram Legislative Asse- .mhly. clearly states that the. Chamber "f l-l.;S('>lllbl y should I)(,t: be used for any purpose other than the . slttlng of Assembly except in the Case of presiding officers. c(lnference•. J: t1;ink'the Secretary is not certain about the !?la?e for hold1n9 ar e Lec'tLo n of Speaker.. Holding an elec-':::ioD lI1Sldet.tle House lS rrp rope n,' \ .
PU LAL. THANHAWLA : . Ho n 'ble speaker, I woul.d like to thank you and Mr P mtem Speake r fo r ,conducting the House SJIPothly• . On behalf of my colleagues, I Cung .. ratulQtE';s you fo r being el-edted Speaker of this August HnUS8_ , ~g.:.in I would like to conqrouu.l.at-o Mr K;rhangfianga fo r being plDr~ou ~ho Dc~uLy ~peaker. 8/- cs ,," I.would like to ask you to keep up t.he dlgnlty o f this H:Juse as per Derrccratic principles ins''-o'~c ?£ suppresing the.,derrocratic rights of th~ minority. rn ()~~c,.t t;:;f.fort~ ar:d> and. enoeavour to safeguard the dignity o f th&' hc)usc, I wou Ld ~lke to assure you that you will ge'fr the whole h8artce.i cooperatlon f rorntus ,
'r,' " AS membe.r 'of the highest legisla';:ivG bod Los an t.hLs statel we have marry tasks ahead to do £0 r the people. In oreder to be able to Carry aut our responsibility mutu2~ cooperation is required amqpg the members I would ID.:e to reltaratee that even if we, members of the opposition have less to do then ruling members, we must extent full cooperetion ~~; the~ in di~ch2rging their duties for the welfare of t.he pub;" .i.a,c ,w~llie e ski nq you to try your best to keep up the dignity of t.hLs House,I would at the same time, like to say that I and my colleagues will extend full support to you in this respect:s~
PU K.L.LIANCHIA .• Mr SpeakerrSir, I am very glade f'o r being able to attend the first sit·· ting of the first state Legislatureo "I am also glade that elections 01.= Speaker and Deputy Speaker went off smoothly. I would like to congretulate the Speaker and Deputy speaker. Whatever be the numbers of oppos Lt.Lo n, it Can act effectively and constructjve ly Be long as the House is conducted as per rules. I would .Liks to make it known to this House that my pa rty would extend f u.l.I suppo rt to the ruling pa rty in its effarts to uplift the pl2ople,
Our state has now been ushered ir:.tc an new era. The opposition party would extend coope r-at.Lo n tu Y0U in every step you take for nove.lopmerrt, Thank you.
SPEAKER • AS you all know, the responsibi: :'ti',::~ of a soeeke r is very hcsvy and I know that I shall not be able to perform my duties to your entire satisfaction. I would, first o'f all like to ask the people tu understand me.
Tommorow, the Governor is de.Lf.ve r- ing an,;address to t.hi s house. This Hcuse has been the rrost respoc respectable and dignified House allover India. In other s{ate Assemblies, there is always pandel:tDnium, t.hrow.i.no eggs and cha ppas at each c)ther and even physLceLvconfrorrtet.Lon between members of oppos s Lnq p a rt.Las, I am p roud to say that such things never 'happen in our House. I hope and I wish that. the same condition contintinues to prevail in t.hLs House in the camming years. I would like to say that I would try my best to be fair and unbias&: in conducting the house. I would like to ask members c f the opposition not to be too ea?-ily displeased but to join hands with us in an effort to brxng- about deVYclopment. / •• •• 9 - The Hon, Chief Minister, as we all know, h e s been 'elected . fromEwo constituencies sateek and ;..i • z awl.: N:) rth II constituencies which is unprecedented in. the political History of Mizoram. AS per roles, the Hon.Chief Mi~· • n Lst.e r should resign one of h"is seats. Election· was held on 16th FebrUary, result were apnounced on 17th and the Hon , Chief Minister submitted hHf resignation of his seat of Sateek constituency on 24th Febru~_~'. the Resignation was forwarded to GOvernor and I think thEi{:Obve'rnor has alteadyaccepted it. I would like to in~rm all';}?-c91itical parties to prepare fr) r the bye election. ..
The+e are many committees in it.-r this House and all of them Cannot be constituted today itself The. I1"Q.st urg~nt 20011g t.hem, the Busiriess Advisoty Committee
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1) Speake r Chairman•..,. C' 2) pu Saingur:a Sailo, Minist.er of Parliamentary Affairs - E-x-Officio member. 3) pu Rs LaLew.i.e - member•. 4) pu K.L.Lianchia -"':Hem~br~ 5) pu Lal Thanhawla - Member•. 6) I'u F ..Lal..r;:cml iarla·,~ Mernber',
This Committee will meet' in the office Chamber of the Speaker tomorrow immediately after tbe s i,tting is adjourned to review the tentative programmes Esti mayos O)mmittee' and-·pUbl·ic Accounts Committee (PAC) are t.o be elect~d as p:?r rules .. An arrangement will be made arro nq the ruling and opposition I]lembers,:"If .:this praet.Lce Cannot be fal lowed" an e.lection is to held as per roles. But Ihcpe t.h'3 usual practice can be ' followed.
'. . ;f\ good newsfor unernbera, TKI' Lunglei is going to present a Bible to· each member and I would lD~e to ask all members to assemble in the committ e Room,after this sitting to.:have a cup of 1:eaand to receive' the presents.
Tornrror::ow, the Governor is deliver-..; ring an address to this house and I would like tOusk members to be punctual and be present in ~he House not lstter than 10; 26 A.M.
The Business for tpday is finished and let us .stopr:ere,
Meeting adjourned at, 12 : 45 P.M.
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