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Mizoram Guv Seeks ECI Opinion On Disqualification Of Minister Over Office Of Profit Case

In a petition seeking disqualification of Robert Romawia Royte over allegations, he holds "office of profit," Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati sought the opinion of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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Mizoram Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has sought the opinion of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition seeking disqualification of minister Robert Romawia Royte for allegedly holding "office of profit," an official said on Sunday.
바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트 바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트
The petition was filed by the main opposition Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) which claimed Royte is holding an 'office of profit' by owning a consultancy firm that worked on several contracts under the state government in violation of the Representation of People (RP) Act.
바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트 바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트
Royte holds various portfolios including sports and tourism as a minister of state in the Mizo National Front (MNF) government headed by Chief Minister Zoramthanga. He has also been recently allotted District Council and Minority Affairs portfolio.
바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트 바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트
Despite repeated attempts, Royte could not be contacted for comment.
바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트 바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트
The official said, “In his letter to the ECI written last week, the governor urged it to examine the petition filed by the ZPM in February.”
바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트 바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트
The ZPM alleged in its petition that Royte, the sole owner of North East Consultancy Services (NECS), has been running the firm and paying Goods and Service Tax even after he was elected to the state legislature in 2018.
바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트 바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트
The petition alleged that the NECS entered into a subsisting contract with the District Council and Minority Affairs department in June 2022 for the execution of works under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme for two years, which contravened provisions of the RP Act.
바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트 바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트
PMJVK, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, is implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, to develop infrastructure projects in identified areas.
바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트 바카라 웹사이트바카라 웹사이트
The petition of ZPM also claimed that Royte has concealed in his affidavit the ongoing projects undertaken by his firm while filing nomination for the 2018 assembly election.

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