Office of profit
The talk of the day is office of profit held by members of legislative bodies. Ms Jaya Bachchan was disqualified as an MP from Rajyasabha for holding another government office. More than 60 other MPs are in similar position including possibly Ms. Sonia Gandhi.
As per the news papers, the government tried to issue an ordnance amending 1959 act exempting certain offices to include more offices through back door bye passing parliament. There was a big hue and cry about this move as aimed at protecting Sonia Gandhi.
She did the right thing resigned both her posts forthwith. Now the talk is there will be a bill to enlarge the scope of 1959 bill.
In my opinion members of legislative bodies are public servants and they should not hold any other office of profit - public or private. PERIOD. No exceptions.
As per the news papers, the government tried to issue an ordnance amending 1959 act exempting certain offices to include more offices through back door bye passing parliament. There was a big hue and cry about this move as aimed at protecting Sonia Gandhi.
She did the right thing resigned both her posts forthwith. Now the talk is there will be a bill to enlarge the scope of 1959 bill.
In my opinion members of legislative bodies are public servants and they should not hold any other office of profit - public or private. PERIOD. No exceptions.
posted by மா சிவகுமார் at Thursday, March 23, 2006
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