If Pumpwell flyover work is not finished, will break tollgate: MP Nalin Kumar Kateel
DK district Development Coordination and Incharge Committee meeting
Mangaluru, Feb 25: Union Land Transport Ministry Joint Secretary would hold a meeting to resolve highway problem. Before that concerned authorities should complete Pumpwell flyover work. Otherwise, the tollgate will be broken, said MP Nalin Kumar Kateel.
Presiding over the Dakshina Kannada District Development Coordination and Incharge Committee meeting here on Monday, he said that steps should be taken to ensure movement of vehicles through junction till the completion of flyover works. Otherwise, he would break the tollgate. Either the contractor should go to jail or he would go to jail, he said.
The work of Thokkottu flyover on NH 66 was about to complete and Pumpwell flyover work was under progress. So the company which got the contract should provide alternative arrangements for free movement. Otherwise, he would obstruct the toll collection, he warned.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
