This publication contains a brief information of the business transacted during the Ninth Session of the Eighth Manipur Legislative Assembly held from 17th December, 2004 to 23rd December, 2004. |
Th.Chourajit Singh
Secretary |
| Imphal, the 31st January 2005 |
RESUME OF WORK DONE DURING THE NINTH SESSION
SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY
(1) The Ninth Session of the Eighth Manipur Legislative Assembly commenced on 17th December, 2004 and adjourned sine die on 23rd December, 2004. Five sittings were held
OBITUARY REFERENCE
(2) On December 17, 2004 obituary references were made in the House on the demise of Shri Telem Bira Singh and Shri T.P. Kuilengpao, former Members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly and Shri Ningombam Raghumani Singh, former Secretary of the Manipur Legislative Assembly. The House observed 2(two) minutes’ silence to show respect to the departed souls.
QUESTIONS
(3) Altogether 66 questions were admitted and answered on the floor of the House.
| Short Notice Question - 3 |
| Starred Question - 60 |
Unstarred Question - 3 |
CALLING ATTENTION
(4) Statement of eight Calling Attention Notices were made by the Ministers concerned on matters of urgent public importance (Appendix-I).
SHORT DURATION DISCUSSION
(5) Three Short Duration Discussion Notices were admitted and discussed.
PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE
(6) The following papers were laid on the Table of the House:
(i) The Annual Report of the State Vigilance Commission, Manipur, 2003-2004; |
(ii) The Kangla Fort Ordinance, 2004 (Manipur Ordinance No.1 of 2004) |
PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORT
(7) The following Committee Reports were presented to the House:-
(i) The Eleventh Report of the Business Advisory Committee, 2004. |
| (ii) The First Report of the General Purposes Committee for the year, 2004. |
| (iii) The First Report of the Committee on Welfare of Women and Children for the year, 2004. |
(iv) The First Report of the Hill Areas Committee for the year, 2004. |
| (v) Twenty-sixth Report of the Committee on Public Accounts, 2003-04. |
| (vi) Report of the Enquiry Committee of the House to investigate the Illegal Allotment of Shops/Stalls at Linthoingambi Bazar (New Market) and some other Areas (2003) |
LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS
(8) The following Bills were introduced, considered and passed :-
|
Sl. No. and Title of the Bill |
Date of introduction |
Date of consideration and passing |
1. The Kangla Fort Bill, 2004. |
17.12.2004 |
21.12.2004 |
2. The Manipur Municipality (Second Amendment) Bill, 2004. |
17.12.2004 |
Referred to Select Committee. |
3. The Manipur Ceiling on Government Guarantee Bill, 2004. |
17.12.2004 |
22.12.2004 |
4. The Manipur Value Added Tax Bill, 2004. |
17.12.2004 |
22.12.2004 |
5. The Manipur Appropriation (No.1A) Bill, 2004. |
17.12.2004 |
23.12.2004 |
HALF-AN-HOUR-DISCUSSION
(9) Two Half-An-Hour Discussion Notices were admitted and discussed. (Appendix-II).
FINANCIAL BUSINESS
(10) On December 17, 2004, Finance Minister presented the Supplementary Demands for Grants, 2004-2005. General Discussion and Discussion and Voting on Demands for Grants, 2004-2005 were held on 20-12-2004 and voted on the same day.
ELECTION OF FINANCIAL COMMITTEE
(11) On December 23, 2004 the Hon’ble Speaker announced the list of the Members elected to the three Financial Committees (Appendix-III).
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ RESOLUTION
(12) During the session, four Private Members’ Resolutions were received. Out of which one Resolution was discussed and voted down. Two Resolutions were discussed but withdrawn with the leave of the House and the last resolution was not taken up due to absence of the mover (Appendix-IV).
ADMISSION TO GALLERIES
(13) Seven hundred and eighty one visiting cards were issued for admission to Press, Officers and Visitors’ Galleries.
APPENDIX-I
CALLING ATTENTION
|
Sl.No. and date on which statement was made. |
Name of the Members who called the attention of the Minister. |
Minister who made the Statement |
Subject |
1. 17.12.2004 |
Shri O. Joy Singh, MLA |
Revenue Minister |
The recent eviction drive in the Manipur University Campus. |
2. 20.12.2004 |
Shri O. Joy Singh, MLA |
RD & PR Minister |
The motion of No-Confidence for the removal of Adhyaksha and Up-Adhyaksha of Imphal West Zila Parishad. |
3. 21.12.2004 |
Shri O. Joy Singh, MLA |
Revenue Minister |
The Snatching away of Rs. 15,27,950/- meant for payment to the victims of the natural calamities of Churachandpur District. |
4. 21.12.2004 |
Shri B.D. Behring, MLA |
Agriculture Minister |
The undesirable circumstances which led to less production of rice in Chandel District. |
5. 22.12.2004 |
Shri O. Joy Singh, MLA |
Health Minister |
The purchase of materials from R.S. Company, Delhi by the Medical Directorate of Manipur. |
6. 22.12.2004 |
Shri M. Nilchandra Singh, MLA |
Works Minister |
Non-completion of culvert works at Sekmaijin to Khordak Road. |
7. 23.12.2004 |
Shri L. Ibomcha Singh, MLA |
PHED Minister |
The inadequate drinking water in the Imphal city. |
8. 23.12. 2004 |
Shri N. Bihari Singh, MLA |
YAS Minister |
The failure of the Government to take action against those employees in the department with fake certificates. |
APPENDIX - II
HALF-AN-HOUR DISCUSSION
|
Sl.No. and date on which statement was made. |
Name of the Members who called the attention of the Minister. |
Minister who made the Statement |
Subject |
1. 22.12.2004 |
Shri Y. Erabot Singh, MLA |
Education(S) Minister |
The amalgamation of New Lambulane Jr. High School with R.D.S. School arising out of the Starred Question No. 610 dated 17-12-2004. |
2. 22.12.2004 |
Shri M. Nilchandra Singh, MLA |
Chief Minister |
The unemployment issue of the State arising out of Starred Question No. 624 dated 20.12.2004. |
APPENDIX-III
FINANCIAL COMMITTEES
(I) COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
| 1. Shri R.K. Dorendra Singh
2. Shri M. Nilchandra Singh
3. Dr. Nimaichand Luwang
4. Shri C. Doungel
5. Shri Erabot Yumkham
6. Shri E. Biramani Singh
7. Md. Abdul Salam |
(II) COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATES
| 1. Shri S. Ibohal Singh
2. Shri L. Ibomcha Singh
3. Shri S. Natum Singh
4. Shri Vivek Raj Wangkhem
5. Dr. Maniruddin Shaikh
6. Dr. S. Budhichandra Singh
7. Shri Thangso Baite |
(III) COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC UNDERTAKINGS
| 1. Shri M. Bhorot Singh
2. Shri S. Gopal Singh
3. Shri N. Sovakiran Singh
4. Shri T. Manga Vaiphei
5. Shri R.K. Thekho
6. Shri W. Brajabidhu Singh
7. Shri M. Nabadwip Singh |
APPENDIX-IV
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ RESOLUTION
|
Sl.No. and date |
Discussion and result |
Members giving notice |
Subject |
1.
23.12.2004 |
Discussed and voted down |
Shri L. Ibomcha Singh, Dr.Nimaichand Luwang, Shri O. Joy Singh and Shri I. Hemochandra Singh, MLAs |
“This House unanimously resolves to urge the Government of India to repeal AFSPA immediately by promulgating and ordinance. Further resolves that, while the repealing of AFSPA by the Government of India is in process, the House decides to remove the disturbed area status from the whole of the State without any precondition and the State Government shall implement the Resolution of the House on or before 1st January, 2005.” |
2.
23.12.2004 |
Discussed and withdrawn |
Shri S. Ibohal Singh, MLA |
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3.
23.12.2004 |
Discussed and Voted down |
Shri M. Nilchandra Singh and Shri S. Natum Singh MLAs |
|
4.
23.12.2004 |
Not discussed due to the absence of the mover |
Shri B.D.Behring , MLA |
“This House unanimously agrees to urge the State Government to make necessary provision for making it compulsory to undergo HIV/AIDS test by both the partners before their marriage.” |
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