ITANAGAR, Jul 8: The first sitting of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation of the 8th Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh was held today under the Chairmanship of Hayeng Mangfi, MLA and Chairman of the Committee.
The Committee on Subordinate Legislation plays a vital role in ensuring that all rules, regulations, and by-laws framed under Acts or the Constitution remain within the scope of the powers conferred. It examines each rule for clarity, necessity, and timely issuance.
Addressing the sitting, the Chairman emphasized that the Committee on Subordinate Legislation is one of the most important committees and needs to be made fully functional. He stated that the Committee will review and examine various Acts and Rules, and will intervene if any of them are found to be abusive in nature or not in the public interest.
He urged the Committee members, as well as the officers and officials of the Assembly, to work actively to ensure that the Committee functions effectively in practice, not merely on paper.
Members Tojir Kadu, MLA, and Tapi Darang, MLA, echoed similar views and expressed that the Committee should function smoothly and effectively.
Additional Advocate General Ninong Ratan provided valuable insights into the legal aspects of various Acts and legislations.
Earlier, in her introductory address, Secretary APLA Tadar Meena outlined the roles and responsibilities of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation.
Additional Secretary APLA Agaab Mossang was also present during the sitting.