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NAGENG/2002/07906 DIMAPUR, THURSSDAY, JULY 27, 2017 The grand alliance snaps, SC quashes Assam Parliamentary Secretaries Act States not competent to create office of Parliamentary Secretary New Delhi, July 26 (IANS): The thorise the state legislature to create was passed by both the Houses of Nitish quits as Bihar CM Supreme Court on Wednesday held offices such as the one in question". the Parliament and after the Presi- that then Congress-led government "We are of the opinion that dent's assent, it became an act with Patna, July 26 (IANS): in Assam lacked the competence the Legislature of Assam lacks the modifications made to Articles 75 In a surprise move, Bihar to create the post of Parliamentary competence to make the impugned and 164 of the Constitution. Chief Minister Nitish Ku- Secretaries and declared as uncon- Act.... The writ petition is allowed. On May 30, 2005, eight parlia- mar quit on Wednesday stitutional its 2004 legislation in this The impugned Act is declared un- mentary secretaries were appointed claiming he can't work in regard. constitutional," said the order. under the Act and they took oath the "current circumstanc- A bench of Justice J. The bench allowed the plea chal- of office, but were not assigned any es" following corruption Chelameswar, Justice R.K. Agraw- lenging validity of the Assam Parlia- ministry. The plea was filed chal- allegations against Deputy al and Justice A.M. Sapre said the mentary Secretaries (Appointment, lenging the validity of the Act con- Chief Minister Tejashwi Constitution's Article 194 (powers, Salaries, Allowances and Miscella- tending that the state was not com- Yadav but didn't rule out privileges, etc, of the house of leg- neous Provisions) Act, 2004. petent to enact it and it was intended a tie-up with the BJP for islatures and of the members and On January 1, 2004, the Consti- to "over-reach the mandate of the running a future govern- committees) "does not expressly au- tution 91st Amendment Bill, 2003 Constitution Amendment Act". ment. "I have been doing my best to provide good gov- ernance... But the circum- JCC demands revocation Portfolios allocated to stances have so developed that it was difficult for a of assembly resolution Ministers and Parl Secys person like me to continue Dimapur, July 26 (EMN): After nearly two The to be in power. That is why Dimapur, July 26 (EMN): that the leaders at the meeting days of speculation the list of portfolios of the Joint Coordination Committee I met the Governor and demanded that the government newly inducted ministers and the parliamen- (JCC) has yet again repeated its gave my resignation," he revoke the November 24, 2016, tary secretaries were allotted today in the newly demand to the Nagaland govern- told reporters outside Raj resolution of the Nagaland Leg- formed government under TR Zeliang. The no- ment to revoke the November Bhavan bringing to an end PTI islative Assembly over the Naga- tification of the list was made late on Wednes- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar coming out of Raj Bhawan after meeting Governor KN Tripathi in 24, 2016, assembly resolution on the 20-month-old coali- land Municipal Act before the day night. Kaito, was allotted National High- Patna on Wednesday. Nitish resigned as Bihar Chief Minister. the Municipal Act. tion of the JD-U, RJD and expiration of two months. ways and Political Affairs but his name was The platform, which led pro- Congress that defeated the ‘The house also resolved featured first in the list raising speculation of tests against the state’s decision BJP in 2015. ulations to Nitish Kumar LJP 2, RLSP 2 and HAM of the government. I was that the JIC should complete its being the second in command. Y Patton was to conducted the municipal polls Asked whether he for joining the fight against 1. There are four inde- not in a position tto do enquiry and made public its re- re-allotted his earlier portfolio of Home but earlier this year, also expressed would take support of the corruption. 125 crore citi- pendents and four MLAs anything. There was no port within a period of 2 months his name features fourth in the list. Although displeasure that Chief Minister Bharatiya Janata Party to zens of the country wel- belong to the CPI-ML. basis for the government time,’ the JCC added. some were allocated the same portfolios as in TR Zeliang was at the helm of run the government, the come and support this The JD-U and BJP to function. People every- the previous government there were also some affairs even when ‘inquiry has 'DNYF' denounced Janata Dal-United leader honest move," he tweeted. together make up for 124 where were discussing it. big surprises in the current allocation. avoided a direct answer "It is the need of the seats and with BJP allies "In such a situation, yet to be complete.’ The JCC has denounced a youth but threw enough hints hour to rise above political the total could go to 129, it was not possible for the The JCC issued a press re- group calling itself the ‘DNYF’ Sl. No Name Department that this cannot be ruled differences for the bright clearly crossing the half- government to function. I lease on Tuesday making clear (Dimapur Naga youth front) 1 Shri T.R. Zeliang Finance, P&AR and other out. future of Bihar and unite way mark. heeded to the call of my its disapproval at the chief min- which the former stated was not Chief Minister portfolios not allotted to others. "What has to happen in the fight against corrup- Nitish Kumar had run conscience and decided to ister and the legislators. the “original DNYF.” CABINET MINISTERS The organisation informed The press release cautioned 1 Shri G. Kaito Aye National Highways and Political has happened. What will tion," he added. a coalition government resign," he said. Affairs happen now you keep Ever since the CBI with BJP. But he resigned He said he told Lalu to have conducted discussions in one length: “The house came 2 Shri Imkong L. Imchen Health & Family Welfare watching. We will definite- filed cases of corruption and severed ties with the Prasad, Congress General on July 26 ‘on the present is- heavily on the recent youth 3 Shri Tokheho Yepthomi School Education and ly keep Bihar's interest in against Tejashwi, his fa- party after it announced Secretary C.P. Joshi, who sue.’ All the tribal leaders have body so called new DNYF for- Parliamentary Affairs 4 Shri Y. Patton Home mind and do what is good ther Lalu Prasad and his Modi as its Prime Ministe- is in-charge of Bihar, and given directives to their respec- mation. The tribal bodies and 5 Shri Kipili Sangtam Power for Bihar and its people," sister Misa Yadav, pressure rial candidate. the JD-U Legislature Par- tive tribal body over a number of JCC gave a strong disapproval 6 Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire Roads & Bridges he said. The fact that Nit- has been mounting on the Giving reasons for his ty before he met the Gov- ‘points,’ the JCC informed. and stated that other than the 7 Shri E.E. Pangteang Rural Development 8 Shri Imtilemba Sangtam Cooperation, Relief & ish Kumar has not recom- Chief Minister to sack decision to quit, Nitish Ku- ernor to resign. In the first place, the press original DNYF which was Rehabilitation & MARCOFED mended the dissolution of Tejashwi Yadav. mar said that with a slew He said he had to face release stated, the organisations formed under the banner of the 9 Shri Kejong Chang Horticulture, DB & GB the assembly shows he has But any action against of corruption charges, he a lot of criticism for his expressed “dismay over T.R. as tribal bodies and JCC which 10 Shri Neiba Kronu Environment, Forest & Climate C.M. when the inquiry is yet to was purchased by blood, shall Change kept the options open for a the Deputy Chief Min- expected Tejashwi Yadav decision to support de- 11 Shri Mmhonlumo Kikon Geology & Mining and Border possible future tie-up with ister could have evoked to give an explanation that monetisation, which had be completed.” not be allowed to be played Affairs the BJP, which can pro- the wrath of the RJD on could have formed the ba- caught the people's imagi- Likewise, the JCC “came around with, that it has no busi- PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES vide outside support if not whose support was vital sis for his continuing in of- nation, and support Ram heavily upon all the legislators ness to interfere on formations 1 Shri C. Apok Jamir Tourism 2 Shri Pohwang NRLM & Evaluation directly participate in the for the government. fice if found justified. Nath Kovind -- "who had for their conduct by putting their of groups but expressed that it 3 Dr. Benjongliba Aier CAWD & Taxes government. In the 243-member as- "I waited so that we done a good job as Gov- self interest first” and neglecting shall not entertain any forma- 4 Shri Paiwang Konyak Transport & Civil Aviation Prime Minister Nar- sembly, the RJD has 80 could have found a way ernor of Bihar and whose the welfare of the people “by un- tions which has no link nor sup- 5 Shri Merentoshi R.