Budget session of Gujarat assembly is beginning from Monday. The five day short session has been warranted by the government and the state will present vote on account budget on February 19. The government is also going to table several bills during the session.
A senior official of government said, “The government is going to put the budget estimates for the expenditure that government would incur during next four months. The government has decided to present vote on account but some announcements for needy class is likely”
Paying tribute to martyrs, the CM had announced on Saturday that the Gujarat assembly will observe full day reference paying homage to martyrs on the first day of the budget session. The business would be rounded up after the formality of governor’s address to assembly on Monday.
Besides this, an important bill suggesting amendments in Gujarat Shops and establishment act will also be tabled. The bill proposes the shops, eateries, restaurants, malls and departmental stores to remain open round the clock in Gujarat. The same bill also have provisions for raising more facilities for employees by employers like double remuneration against overtime and others.