Private members’ bills assessed on merits, not opposed routinely: CM
Jammu, Mar 30 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government does not oppose any private members’ bills without due consideration, emphasising that all proposals are examined in detail before a view is taken.
Opposing a private member’s bill tabled by Congress legislator Nizam-ud-Din Bhat in the Assembly seeking equitable opportunity of employment in the civil services, Abdullah said remarks made during the discussion could give an impression that bills are not read and are opposed routinely without application of mind, which he described as “somewhat unfair”.
“It may appear as if we pick up a slip marked ‘oppose’ and stand up to reject a bill, but that is not the case,” the chief minister said.
He said whenever a proposal reaches the government—whether through the Assembly or any other route—it is scrutinised in detail.
“We examine its feasibility and weigh its advantages and disadvantages. If the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, we do not oppose it,” the chief minister said.
