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India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Ktaka Govt Ponders Sending Muslim Quota Bill To Prez Murmu After Guvs 2nd Return
New Delhi: The Karnataka Congress government is considering sending the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to President Droupadi Murmu after Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot returned it for the second time, insisting it be forwarded to the President for assent. The bill proposes a 4% reservation for Muslims in civil contracts up to Rs 1 crore, besides quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs (Category I and II-A) in government tenders for goods and services. As per a TOI report, the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed by the state legislature in March, despite opposition from the BJP. The bill aims to provide reservations for Muslims in government contracts, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defending the bill as a means to strengthen economically and socially weak sections of society. Senior officials said the government had considered challenging Gehlot's decision in court. However, constitutional experts reportedly advised against legal action, urging the government to pursue alternative routes instead. The issue is likely to be informally discussed during a meeting that CM Siddaramaiah is scheduled to chair on Friday, the report further added. Law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil had planned to meet senior officials and legal experts to decide the next course of action, but the meeting was postponed. Senior officials said the government had considered challenging Gehlot's decision in court, but constitutional experts advised against it. The issue is likely to be discussed during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The government has re-sent the bill to Raj Bhavan with detailed explanations justifying its stance and requesting the Governor's approval. However, Gehlot remained firm and sent it back again, reiterating reference to the President. The government is now contemplating sending the bill to the President, following the Governor's insistence.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka may send Muslim reservation bill to President for assent
Bengaluru: The govt is considering sending the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to President Droupadi Murmu for assent, after governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot returned it for the second time, insisting it be forwarded to the President. The bill proposes 4% reservation for Muslims in civil contracts up to Rs 1 crore, besides quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and OBCs (Category I and II-A) in govt tenders for goods and services. It was passed by the legislature in March. Law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil had planned to convene a meeting with senior officials and legal experts on Thursday to decide the next course of action, but that meeting was postponed. "We will consult our officials and legal team before making a final decision," Patil said. But senior officials, privy to the developments, said the govt had considered challenging Gehlot's decision in court. However, constitutional experts reportedly advised against legal action, urging the govt to pursue alternative routes instead. The issue is likely to be informally discussed during a key meeting of deputy commissioners and zilla panchayat CEOs, which chief minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to chair on Friday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Gehlot had already referred the bill to the President previously following objections from BJP. The principal opposition party argued that providing reservation based on religion violates constitutional provisions and urged the governor to withhold assent. The govt then re-sent the bill to Raj Bhavan without amendment but included detailed explanations justifying its stance and requesting the governor's approval. Gehlot, however, remained firm and sent it back again, reiterating that the matter should be placed before the President. Meanwhile, BJP's state core committee Thursday resolved to step up ongoing agitation against the govt on is-sues of price rise and corruption. The core committee meeting was considered significant as it comes after the expulsion of senior legislators Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, ST Somashekhar and A Shivaram Hebbar. The expulsion of Yatnal especially is seen as a victory for the camp led by state president BY Vijayendra. The panel also decided to defend party MLC N Ravikumar in the row over controversial remarks against the Kalaburagi DC.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
With guv returning it for 2nd time, Karnataka mulls sending Muslim quota bill to President
With guv returning it for 2nd time, Karnataka mulls sending Muslim quota bill to President BENGALURU: Karnataka's Congress government is considering sending to the President a bill that proposes reservation for Muslims in civil contracts after governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot returned it a second time, insisting it be forwarded to President Droupadi Murmu. Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, provides for 4% reservation to Muslims in civil contracts up to Rs 1 crore, besides quotas for SCs, STs and OBCs (Category I and II-A) in government tenders for goods and services. It was passed by the state legislature in March. Law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil had planned to meet senior officials and legal experts Thursday to decide the next course of action, but that meeting was postponed. Senior officials said the government had considered challenging Gehlot's decision in court. However, constitutional experts reportedly advised against legal action, urging the government to pursue alternative routes instead. The issue is likely to be informally discussed during a meeting that CM Siddaramaiah is scheduled to chair on Friday. Gehlot had referred the bill to the President previously following objections from the BJP. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The principal opposition party argued that providing reservations based on religion violates constitutional provisions and urged the governor to withhold assent. The government then re-sent the bill to Raj Bhavan without amendment but included detailed explanations justifying its stance and requesting the governor's approval. Gehlot, however, remained firm and sent it back again, reiterating reference to the President.
