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Kohima | March 24
Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker, Chotisuh Sazo, today adjourned the fourth session of the 12th NLA session sine-die after completing all scheduled transactions.
The House passed vote on account for the year 2014-15 presented by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on March 21, which sought the approval of the House for withdrawal of Rs. 3523.58 crore from the consolidated fund of the State of Nagaland to defray the expenses of the State Government during the period from April 1 to July 31, 2014.
Kohima | March 24
Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker, Chotisuh Sazo, today adjourned the fourth session of the 12th NLA session sine-die after completing all scheduled transactions.
The House passed vote on account for the year 2014-15 presented by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on March 21, which sought the approval of the House for withdrawal of Rs. 3523.58 crore from the consolidated fund of the State of Nagaland to defray the expenses of the State Government during the period from April 1 to July 31, 2014.
The Nagaland Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2014, moved by the Chief Minister was also passed on the floor of the House today. Earlier, Nagaland Appropriation (No.1) Bill, 2014 was passed on March 22.
It may be recalled that the session started from March 20, witnessed address by Governor Dr. Ashwani Kumar, laying of papers/annual administrative reports, debate on motion of thanks to Governor’s address, adoption of government resolutions on Nagaland Special Development Zones, presentation of assembly committee reports and passing of government bills.
The fourth session passed four government bills- Nagaland State Council of Higher Education Bill, 2014, Nagaland Farmers’ Participation in Management of Irrigation Systems Bill 2013, Nagaland Medical Council Bill, 2014, Nagaland State Paramedical Council Bill, 2014 and Nagaland Board of School Education Amendment Bill, 2014.
Among others, the session witnessed discussion on Naga political problem, status of women reservation, Assam- Nagaland border issue, law and order, roads etc.
GoI funds for SSA teachers’
salary expected this month
Minister for school education, C.M. Chang, today said the Nagaland State Government is expecting to get funds from the Centre for payment of SSA teachers’ salary within this month. Informing this at the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly session, the minister said that the salary of the SSA teachers will be released as soon as funds from the Government of India are received. Earlier, replying to MLA C. Apok Jamir, the minister said the salary and arrears of teachers appointed through the Centre’s flagship programme, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, had been partially paid. The minister said that 2,730 teachers have been appointed under SSA till date in the State and the total amount due for salary and arrears is around Rs. 23 crore.
salary expected this month
Minister for school education, C.M. Chang, today said the Nagaland State Government is expecting to get funds from the Centre for payment of SSA teachers’ salary within this month. Informing this at the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly session, the minister said that the salary of the SSA teachers will be released as soon as funds from the Government of India are received. Earlier, replying to MLA C. Apok Jamir, the minister said the salary and arrears of teachers appointed through the Centre’s flagship programme, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, had been partially paid. The minister said that 2,730 teachers have been appointed under SSA till date in the State and the total amount due for salary and arrears is around Rs. 23 crore.
