Friday, March 24, 2023
  • Login
The South First
Advertisement
  • Home
  • States
    • Andhra Pradesh
    • Karnataka
    • Kerala
    • Tamil Nadu
    • Telangana
  • Politics
    • Behind the News
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Health
  • Videos
  • Dakshin Dialogues
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • States
    • Andhra Pradesh
    • Karnataka
    • Kerala
    • Tamil Nadu
    • Telangana
  • Politics
    • Behind the News
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Health
  • Videos
  • Dakshin Dialogues
No Result
View All Result
The South First
No Result
View All Result

Home » Politics » Online gambling ban Bill: Should Governor necessarily approve it once TN House passes it again?

Online gambling ban Bill: Should Governor necessarily approve it once TN House passes it again?

Is there a time frame for giving assent? What are the Governor's options? If the Bill is approved, can TN enforce the ban? South First finds out.

Vinodh ArulappanbyVinodh Arulappan
Published:12/03/2023 10:00 am
A A
Online gambling ban Bill: Should Governor necessarily approve it once TN House passes it again?

Online gambling ban Bill: Should Governor necessarily approve it once TN House passes it again?

What next is the question now being asked after the Tamil Nadu government decided to retable and pass the Bill banning online gambling and forward it to Governor RN Ravi for his assent.

The decision was made after the Raj Bhavan returned the TN Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, which the Assembly had passed on 19 October, 2022.

Speaking to South First, high court lawyer R Alagumani said Article 200 of the Indian Constitution says that when a Bill is returned, the Assembly should reconsider it.

If the House passes the Bill again — with or without amendment — and presents it to the Governor for assent, the Governor shall not withhold approval.

“The Governor should give his assent for the Bill, but the question is when,” the advocate noted.

Related: TN Cabinet decides to pass online gambling ban Bill once again

No set time frame for giving assent

“There is no specific time frame for the Governor to give his assent,” Alagumani said.

He further stated that Article 200 also gives an alternative for the Governor for not approving the Bill.

“Provided further that the Governor shall not assent to, but shall reserve for the consideration of the President, any Bill which in the opinion of the Governor would, if it became law…,” the advocate quoted the Article.

It means, the Governor can forward the Bill to the President of India, who would decide on the matter.

Advocate K Puzhalendhi differed. He opined that though Article 200 has not set any time frame for the Governor’s assent, there are several Supreme Court rulings saying that the Governor cannot delay the decision of the government.

Even in the Perarivalan case (Rajiv Gandhi assassination case), the Supreme Court stated that “the Governor is but a shorthand expression for the state government”.

Pointing to Article 201, Puzhalendhi said that “when a Bill is sent to the President, she shall declare either that she assents to the Bill, or that she withholds assent. But nothing can be done if the Bill is denied assent by the President or if she makes no decision”.

Related: The dark side of online gaming: Why it is not all fun and games

It’s all political, says former judge

Retired High Court Justice Hari Paranthaman felt that the Bill was returned due to political reasons.

“It is the same Governor who gave assent to the earlier Bill, The Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021. But it was struck down by the high court and now the Governor is citing the high court rulings in the issue,” the former judge told South First.

“Our Constitution hasn’t set a time frame for high-profile executives like President and Governor to decide on such issues and it has been a political advantage, rather than public reason, to curb the states’ rights,” he added.

Former MLA KT Raja said the President, too, does not have a specific time frame to decide on Bills.

“It happened in the issue of releasing Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts. The Assembly’s resolution was sent to the Governor, then to the President, and then back to Governor. We all know how many years it took in the Perarivalan case and the same might happen in this case too,” he added.

Related: RN Ravi returns Online Gambling Prohibition Bill after 4 months

Can TN enforce prohibition?

Even if the Governor approves the Bill, the state government cannot ban online gambling apps without the help of the Union government.

“Only the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology can initiate the process to ban a mobile application. The government will intimate the respective maker or operator, and also the internet service providers,” Vimal Chandru, an app developer, said.

“When a Governor, a representative of the Union government, refuses to approve a Bill, it is doubtful that the Union government would help the state in this matter,” he added.

Don't miss our top stories!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more information.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Recommended For You

The court also asked the party to submit the list of national and state leaders who will be participating in the dharna. (Wikimedia Commons)
News

TSPSC paper leak: Telangana High Court allows BJP to hold ‘Maha Dharna’ protest

March 24, 2023
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Narendra Modi government is most afraid of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party. (Twitter/INCIndia)
Karnataka

Allies, rival parties alike decry Rahul Gandhi disqualification; call for united front grows louder

March 24, 2023
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan speaking in the Assembly. (Screengrab)
Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Assembly urges Centre to provide  SC status to Dalit Christians, include Boyas in ST list

March 24, 2023
OBBs by the current YSRCP government had always come under criticism from the Opposition — especially the TDP.
Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh off-budget borrowings at ₹1.18 L cr; overall liability ₹4.91 L cr: CAG

March 24, 2023
'Can Bandi Sanjay or any other BJP leader prove that there were states who were paying more than ₹10,000 per acre to rain-affected farmers?' asked Harish. (Harish Rao/Twitter)
News

Harish Rao, KTR slam Bandi Sanjay for picking holes in KCR’s farmer compensation announcement

March 24, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi neither mentioned the name of Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai nor praised him during Shivamogga and Belagavi event on Monday. (CMO)
Karnataka

Karnataka urges Central government to include SC, ST quota hike in 9th Schedule

March 24, 2023

Top Stories

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Narendra Modi government is most afraid of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party. (Twitter/INCIndia)

Allies, rival parties alike decry Rahul Gandhi disqualification; call for united front grows louder

March 24, 2023
Former Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal. (Supplied)

Mohammed Faizal case: Conviction stayed or not, wait for Rahul Gandhi to be MP again may be long

March 24, 2023
Amit Shah Vijayendra

Karnataka: At BS Yediyurappa breakfast meet, Amit Shah puts BY Vijayendra-baiters in BJP on backfoot

March 24, 2023

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receive daily updates direct to your inbox.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Like and Follow

Follow @TheSouthfirst

Latest

The court also asked the party to submit the list of national and state leaders who will be participating in the dharna. (Wikimedia Commons)

TSPSC paper leak: Telangana High Court allows BJP to hold ‘Maha Dharna’ protest

March 24, 2023
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that Narendra Modi government is most afraid of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party. (Twitter/INCIndia)

Allies, rival parties alike decry Rahul Gandhi disqualification; call for united front grows louder

March 24, 2023
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan speaking in the Assembly. (Screengrab)

Andhra Pradesh Assembly urges Centre to provide  SC status to Dalit Christians, include Boyas in ST list

March 24, 2023
The South First

CATEGORIES

  • News
  • Opinion & Analysis
  • Entertainment & Culture
  • Featured
  • Health & Wellness
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Telangana

PAGES

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

© 2023 The South First

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • States
    • Andhra Pradesh
    • Karnataka
    • Kerala
    • Tamil Nadu
    • Telangana
  • Politics
    • Behind the News
  • Entertainment & Culture
  • Opinion & Analysis
  • Health & Wellness
  • Dakshin Dialogues
  • Videos

© 2023 The South First

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our