Governor to discuss with state govt on framing guidelines for release of prisoners


From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore

Bangalore, Sep 13: Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala has indicated that he will talk with the State Government on the issue of framing guidelines for the release of convicted prisoners sentenced to life and who have undergone a total sentence of 14 years and above, including remission.

He was speaking to reporters after the inaugural programme of a seminar on "Safety of Women Challenges and Way Out" in Bangalore on Saturday.

The Governor has reportedly expressed his displeasure over the issue of framing of guidelines by the State Government for release of convicted prisoners sentenced to life during one-to-one interaction with Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister T B Jayachanndra at the Raj Bhavan on Friday.

Former Governor H R Bhardwaj has declined to release prisoners from various jails in the State.

The last time prisoners were released in the State was in 2006.

Apparently peeved over media reports that the State Government has framed guidelines to curtail the Governor’s powers on the release of prisoners, Vala reportedly asked the Law Minister to speak to him on the issue.

Jayachandra called on Vala and explained to him that guidelines have been framed under section 432 of Code of Criminal Procedure.

The minister assured the Governor that the State Government has not touched the Governor’s powers under Article 161 of the Constitution.

Jayachandrahad clarified on Friday that under Article 161 of the Constitution, the Governor has powers to grant pardons, and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.

Earlier, the Governor inaugurated the seminar and told the college girls, who attended in large number, to be brave in their life.

The Gujarat has provided 50 per cent reservation for women in urban and rural local bodies.

Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, Vice-Chancellor Sudha Rao said in the male dominated society, changes have not occurred as desired by women.

Only a few decision making bodies, including in the UGC, were headed by women, she said.

The Vice Chancellor asked the ABVP to conduct a study on women empowerment in the society.

  

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    Dear jeevan mangalore,
    First of all i didn't specify about Rama sena.

    FOREGAT SIDDHARAMAIA'S STATEMENT.

    RAMA SENA IS NOTHING BUT A CHICKEN FOR MANGALOREANS.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    They don't want to ban RSS/VHP.
    They wanted to eliminate.
    Because if they ban they are coming in some other title.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    If so why did you welcome siddu statement... Ban on Rama sena ???

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    Dear jeevan, mangalore,

    TO BE FRANK ENOUGH THIS MAN/GOVERNOR IS A REMOTE CONTROL THREE TIME MORE THAN ANY OF THEM WHICH YOU SPECIFIED IN YOUR COMMENT.

    He is a puppet and remote control of the following:

    1) CHADDI RSS.
    2) CHADDI CHAAIWAALA.
    3) COMMUNAL VHP

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    Mr. Joshep

    1.If RSS is communal why congi did not ban so far?
    2. In democratic set up even farmer can be PM.
    3. VHP ? a organizaton which unite the hindus is communal ? If so why did not CONGI dare to BAN ???

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  • Jospeh F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur /Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    Remote control of chaaiwaala.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    Be frank yaar...What about kamsa bharadwaj ? he was not italian waitress remote controller ???

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  • Albert, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    Bharadwaj was waitress's butler!

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    If present Karnataka Government tries to release some prisoners means of course not from RSS or VHP or BJP or NDA associated person!!!! Since we know this CONGiss Government for so many decades now….if they are trying to curtail Governors rights means they want to release some of their supporters who disturbs communal harmony in the name of secularism… Vala Bhai…. You oppose and let them propose as many times and keep it up…….

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  • dodanna, managlore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    A well planned program by rss wings and family kicked off in Karnataka.
    Be aware to think of communal harmony.
    Jai Kannada Jai Hind.

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  • Peter, Udupi

    Sat, Sep 13 2014

    Governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies in the hand of the chief ministers of the states and the chief minister's Council of Ministers.

    Thats it.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sun, Sep 14 2014

    Why so nervous re tum...

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  • Peter, Bangalore

    Sat, Sep 13 2014

    Means I am Rubber stamp..

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Sat, Sep 13 2014

    Respected Governor...Forget about prisoners... act fast against illegal land denotification by siddu..

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