Thank you bab-aires for your views.
They count.
GSRP
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From: "Aires Rodrigues" <airesrodrigu...@gmail.com>
To: "goanet" <goa...@goanet.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 6:56 AM
Subject: [Goanet] LOCAL SELF-BODIES AND PARTY POLITICS
Goa is currently engaged in a debate on whether elections to the Panchayat,
Zilla Panchayat and Municipal bodies should be party based. The ruling BJP
is pushing it on party lines but the issue needs to extensive debate. If
elections are on party lines it will lead to the further politicisation of
the local bodies with the rot of party politics officially percolating to
the very grass roots.
The government needs to come clear on its objective for these elections on
party lines. If the only concern is to ensure stability in the working of
these elected bodies, this can be ensured by having in place rules
restricting frequent tabling of no-confidence motions. If Goa has to go the
party way there will have to be amendments to the Panchayat Act, Zilla
Panchayat Act, the Municipalities Act, and also the Corporation of City of
Panaji Act. This should not be circumvented by issuing an ordinance but
must be debated and decided by the Legislative Assembly.
Aires Rodrigues
Advocate High Court
C/G-2, Shopping Complex
Ribandar Retreat,
Ribandar – Goa – 403006
Mobile No: 9822684372
Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012
Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com
Or
airesrodrig...@yahoo.com
You can also reach me on
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