Govt resolution on stopping sealing in coming session: Prem Singh

New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) The Delhi govenment will bring a resolution in the coming session of the Legislative Assembly which proposes that the sealing drive in the national capital be halted till the 'Delhi Master Plan 2021' is finalised.

Announcing this here today, Speaker Prem Singh said the main issue before the ninth session of the Delhi Assembly would be a full discussion on the sealing issue where the government's resolution will be put forward.

Expressing confidence that the resolution would be effective in letter and spirit, he said, '' The Secretariat has received a notice under Rule 90 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Legislative Assembly of the GNCT of Delhi from Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit that sealing by the MCD be stopped till the Master Plan 2021 was given final shape.'' Besides, during the October 30-November 10 session, legislative business on Delhi Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2006 and a Bill on increase in pay and allowances of MLAs would also be brought in, the Speaker said.

''Short duration discussions on corruption in Municipal Corporation of Delhi, dengue situation, water and power problems, price rise and general law and order would be the other topics which would be taken up,'' the Speaker added.

Private members' resolution on unauthorised colonies, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the 1857 revolution and financial assistance to leprosy patients would also be taken up, he said.

Along with these, three resolutions have been marked for discussion on November 10 on the recommendation of Private Members Bills and Resolutions Committee on granting full statehood to Delhi, making Yamuna pollution-free and cleaning of drains and dividing MCD into five sections for effective functioning, the Speaker added.

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