Opposition storms Well over disallowing of questions on No Development Areas

    Digital Goa, Aug 31 – The Goa Assembly witnessed uproar after Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar disallowed Opposition starred LAQs seeking village-wise details of No Development Areas (NDA) across Goa during the last three years. The questions were scheduled to be answered today.The Speaker said the intent behind the questions was honest but he had disallowed them under Rules 309 and 57 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business.
    Opposition members entered the Well of the House shouting “shame” and saying they would “not allow Goa to be sold”. They demanded that the questions be allowed and answers provided.The Speaker said the Opposition would get an opportunity to speak and advised members to move a breach of privilege motion if they wished. Amid the continued uproar, the House was adjourned for 10 minutes.