Punjab Govt vs Governor: The Supreme Court on Tuesday mentioned that the Punjab authorities is duty-bound to furnish info as sought by the Governor, however on the similar time, the governor can be additionally duty-bound to accept suggestions of Cabinet on convening of meeting, PTI reported.
The Supreme Court was hearing the matter amid a face-off between Punjab authorities and Governor Banwarilal Purohit over convening the state’s funds meeting session.
Representing the Governor, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned, “Punjab government’s plea does not survive in view of Governor’s decision to convene assembly as he has summoned assembly for Budget session on March 3.”
The Punjab authorities advised the court docket that the governor is hijacking the structure.
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