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Supreme Court Ruling Forces Timelines for Governors and President on State Bills

The Tamil Nadu government considers a review petition after the Supreme Court's landmark judgment enforces strict deadlines for legislative approvals and deems stalled bills as laws.

The apex court also gave its nod to 10 bills, which were stalled and reserved by Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi for the president’s consideration.
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The Supreme Court, in its comprehensive 415-page judgment made public late on Friday, firmly established its authority to review constitutional functions (HT)
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi being welcomed by chief minister MK Stalin at a function in this file photo.

Overview

  • The Supreme Court mandated that governors must act on state bills within one month and the President within three months, ensuring timely legislative processes.
  • Ten Tamil Nadu bills, stalled since 2020 due to gubernatorial delays, were deemed laws effective November 18, 2023, bypassing the need for further assent.
  • The ruling prohibits governors from reserving bills for the President's consideration after initially denying assent and re-presentation by the legislature.
  • The Tamil Nadu government has notified the laws following the judgment and is reportedly weighing a review petition against the imposed timelines.
  • This decision sets a precedent for addressing similar legislative standoffs in other states, emphasizing adherence to constitutional conventions and limiting discretionary powers.