EC sends opinion on Jharkhand CM’s disqualification, official announcement soon

New Delhi: Following the controversy around BJP’s plea seeking disqualification of Jharkhand CM from the state assembly over alleged violation of electoral law, the election commission on Thursday sent its opinion on the matter to the governor Ramesh Bais prompting him to announce his final decision soon. The opinion was sent to the Jharkhand Raj Bhavan in a sealed cover this morning, they said. The Jharkhand governor had referred the matter to the poll panel.The BJP, the petitioner in the case, has sought Soren's disqualification for violating section 9 A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 by allegedly extending mining lease to himself, which deals with disqualification for government contracts.Under Article 192 of the Constitution, if any question arises as to whether a member of a House of the Legislature of a state has become subject to any of the disqualifications, the question shall be referred to the governor whose decision shall be final."Before giving any decision on any such question, the Governor shall obtain the opinion of the Election Commission and shall act according to such opinion," it reads.While dealing with such cases, the poll panel functions as a quasi-judicial body.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.