Karnataka HC rejects plea challenging MLAs oath in the name of persons
Bengaluru, Dec 15: The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the oath by nine ministers and 37 MLAs that was allegedly not in the prescribed format.
The petition claimed that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Zameer Ahmad Khan, KN Rajanna and others failed to take the oath of office in the prescribed format and therefore it should be declared unconstitutional.
A bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit said that it was a technical issue that the oath was taken in the name of some persons.
The petition said that the oath could be taken only in the name of God or solemnly affirmed but these MLAs took the oath in the name of voters or other persons.
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However, the HC noted that “This is a democratic set up; they are elected, selected by the voters. This is a technical difficulty that too not as such going to the root. It is only additionally that sometimes in enthusiasm somebody may hail somebody. Let them do their business. If you are so unhappy with them, see that in the coming elections they are not your representatives.”
Dismissing the petition, the HC said, “If they are not doing as expected by you as a voter see that they are not elected. You have a right to elect and select a representative while exercising your mandate to select a good person as per your consideration who is worthy.”
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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.
