Bedi can't reject, modify decision of Council of Ministers: CM

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Press Trust of India Puducherry
Last Updated : Mar 12 2020 | 4:20 PM IST

: Chief Minister of Puducherry V
Asked as to how in the wake of the judgement, she had held a meeting at her office earlier in the day to discuss the action plan for preventive steps to keep corona virus at bay, he said, "I will issue standing orders."
He said the judgement upheld that the elected government of Puducherry "no doubt represents the will of the people and in all forms of government the people are the true legislators."
The court not only gave directions to the Lieutenant Governor but also to the Central government. The judgement said, "The Central government has to act within the limitations of the Constitution and not beyond it subject to the laws made by Parliament."

He said it had been clearly stated that the "Will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government and protecting its free expression should be the first object."

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First Published: Mar 12 2020 | 4:20 PM IST

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