Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Voices Concern Over Delayed Attention Motion Responses
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Synopsis
On March 4, Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani expressed his dissatisfaction with the delayed responses to attention motions in the Assembly. He called for replies within three days and highlighted the slow response times from the Revenue Department, discussing the implications for traders affected by recent disasters.
Key Takeaways
- Speaker Devnani demands timely responses from departments.
- Revenue Department criticized for a month-long delay.
- Concerns raised about the economic impact on traders.
- Joint delegation proposed to assess traders' losses.
- Government acknowledges the humanitarian crisis.
Jaipur, March 4 (NationPress) Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani voiced his strong discontent in the Assembly on Tuesday regarding the sluggish response to an attention motion. He instructed the government that replies to all attention motions should be provided within three days.
The Speaker's annoyance arose from the Revenue Department's failure to respond to an attention motion submitted on February 5. Following a month-long wait, the department claimed that delivering a response in such a brief timeframe was unfeasible, which drew harsh criticism from Devnani.
He reminded the Assembly that previously, departments would respond within 12 hours, contrasting with the current situation where responses are delayed for months. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel assured the Speaker that his directive would be meticulously adhered to.
During Zero Hour, Congress MLA Rafiq Khan raised alarms about the financial repercussions on Rajasthani traders due to the Surat fire disaster. He urged the government to implement supportive measures for the affected traders. During Question Hour, a heated dispute arose between Leader of Opposition Tikaram Julie and Forest Minister Sanjay Sharma.
Frustrated by the constant interruptions, Sharma retorted, “Why do you keep standing up again and again?” The opposition is predicted to raise topics such as Grade-III teacher transfers and taxation on old tractors in the Assembly.
MLA Rafiq Khan proposed that a combined delegation of ruling and opposition members visit the affected traders in Surat to assess their losses. He suggested immediate actions, including evaluating the total financial loss of the traders, determining the compensation amount that the government can provide, and exploring loan options to assist them in rejuvenating their businesses.
In response to these pressing issues, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel recognized the seriousness of the situation, labeling it a humanitarian crisis. He reassured the House that Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma had communicated with Gujarat’s Chief Minister within two hours of the incident to gather comprehensive details. Patel admitted that full compensation might not be achievable, but the government would offer all possible assistance to the affected traders.
