Section 13 of The State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986
The rules of procedure and conduct of business of the Legislative Assembly of the existing Union territory of Arunachal Pradesh as in force immediately before the appointed day shall, until rules are made under clause (1) of article 208, be the rules of procedure and conduct of business of the provisional Legislative Assembly of the State of Arunachal Pradesh, subject to such modifications and adaptations as may be made therein by the Speaker thereof.
Summary
- It ensures the new provisional Assembly has immediate rules to run its meetings by borrowing the old rules.
- The exact procedures used by the former Union territory Assembly apply to the new provisional State Assembly.
- These old rules stay in effect until the new Assembly formally creates its own permanent rules under the Constitution.
- The Speaker of the provisional Assembly has the power to change or adjust these borrowed rules as needed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which rules of procedure apply under Section 13 of the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act 1986?
Section 13 of the State of Arunachal Pradesh Act 1986 says the provisional assembly will use the same rules of procedure and business conduct that the old Union territory used.
2. Can the rules be changed under Section 13 of the Arunachal Pradesh transition law?
Yes, Section 13 of the Arunachal Pradesh transition law allows the Speaker to make necessary modifications or adaptations to these rules.
3. How long do these rules last according to Section 13 of the 1986 Statehood Act?
According to Section 13 of the 1986 Statehood Act, these older rules apply until the new assembly makes its own official rules under clause (1) of article 208.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 13 of The State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986, where do the initial rules of procedure for the provisional Legislative Assembly come from?
Q2.Under Section 13 of The State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986, who has the authority to modify or adapt the borrowed rules of procedure for the provisional Assembly?
Q3.Under Section 13 of The State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986, when do the borrowed Union territory rules stop being the primary rules for the provisional Assembly?
Q4.Under Section 13 of The State of Arunachal Pradesh Act, 1986, what happens if a specific procedure in the old Union territory rules no longer fits the structure of the new state?