Porvorim (Goa): The fortnight-long monsoon session of Goa assembly culminated today with Speaker Pramod Sawant expressing his dissatisfaction over use of mobile phones by the members on the floor of the House.
Sawant in his valedictory speech pointed out that many legislators were seen using their mobile phones when assembly was in session.
“I want to make a suggestion that the members should not use mobile phones while assembly is in session. They should maintain decorum of the House,” the Speaker said. He said that use of mobile phones would not be allowed from next assembly session on the floor.
Listing out the highlights of the assembly session which began on July 18, Sawant said that by going paperless the assembly has saved Rs 1,55,67,750, and also has helped to save the environment.
During the session, 17 condolence motions and 19 congratulatory motions were unanimously passed by the House. The state government laid 174 papers on the table while there were three Calling Attention motions and 24 mentions during Zero Hour.
For the financial year 2017-18, in all 86 demands for grants were passed by voice vote on the floor of the House. There were 115 cut motions for the demands of grants were moved by the opposition benches.
The session had 15 private member resolutions which were discussed and put to vote after which 11 were withdrawn, two were passed unanimously and one was defeated after voting on it.