The Punjab Government on Wednesday denied reports that the Governor had returned the Punjab State Legislature (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Bill, 2019.A government spokesperson said that the reports appearing in a section of the media are absolutely incorrect and baseless."The Governor had sought from the state government certain clarifications in the Bill, relating to conflict of interest in the case of appointment of six MLAs as advisors to the Chief Minister," the spokesperson said in a press release."The Governor's letter had been forwarded to the Chief Minister's Office and the necessary response would be submitted soon," he added.The Bill was sent to the Governor for his approval after it was passed during the two-day special session of the state Assembly in November."Governor VPS Badnore has asked for clarifications on certain provisions of the Bill and related matters," said the spokesperson.The concerned minister or officers had been directed to clarify the ...
