Session to be held to avoid dissolution of House
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PANAJI
Speaking to The Goan, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar informed, “Elections have already been held and the fate of the new Assembly has been sealed. As per Article 174 of the Constitution, there should not be a gap of more than six months between two sittings of the Assembly. To fulfil this requirement, we have to call for a session.”
Speaking further, he said, “Actually we had referred the matter to the Advocate General and Home Department. Both gave in their opinions. In view of special circumstances and legal opinions in these matters and to fulfil the constitutional mandate under Article 174, we have decided to convene the Assembly session. We neither have any business, nor any policy decision is to be taken.”
However, the State government was not too keen in convening the session on grounds that the issue has arisen owing to the decision of the Election Commission to have a long gap between polling and counting.
Chinese firm to invest `50 cr in Goa
PANAJI: Chinese firm Tongyu Technology has decided to invest Rs 50 crore to set up an electronic unit in the State. After meeting representatives of the Company, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar has decided to offer them a shed at Verna.
Speaking to The Goan, Parsekar said, “In the field of electronics in Goa, many firms are interested in setting up their firms. This is a very healthy sign. This indicates that there is ease of doing business in Goa. The environment for industrial labour too is very healthy here. Moreover, Goa is well connected through road, air, water and railways which makes it a preferred destination.”
Speaking further, he said, “They had asked for land in Tuem, but we have asked them to start at a shed in Verna. The initial investment would be about Rs 50 crore. After carrying out a scrutiny of their performance in Verna, we can allot them land in Tuem. But let the popular government take a final decision.”
