The Kerala government remains committed to seeking legal recourse from the Supreme Court regarding the constitutional issue of assent to Bills, despite Governor Arif Mohammed Khan signing all presented Bills. While Mr. Khan recently signed five pending Bills, the government had previously challenged his referral of seven Bills to the President and the President’s withholding of assent to three Bills. The State contends that the Governor’s delays in decision-making lacked a specified time limit, prompting the legal challenge. Minister for Law P. Rajeeve affirmed the State’s stance, emphasizing the pursuit of legal remedy through the apex court. The strained relationship between the Governor and the State government, exacerbated by prolonged Bill delays, prompted the legal action.
Kerala Government Pursues Legal Action Over Governor’s Bill Delays
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