Committee of Privileges (2023-2024) of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly held its first sitting on June 5 in the Committee Room of Assembly secretariat, Kohima under the chairmanship of Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA.
The committee of privileges for the year 2023-2024 consisted of the following: Moatoshi Longkumer; A. Pongshi Phom, Member; Y. Mankhao Konyak, Member; Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe, Member; T.N. Mannen, Member; Sethrongkyu, Member and Benei M. Lamthiu, Member.
A DIRP report informed that at the meeting, Moatoshi drew the attention of the members to the power and functions of the committee.
He briefed them that the House of Legislatures and its committees collectively and the members individually enjoy certain rights, privileges, and immunities as enshrined in Article 194 of the Constitution of India.
These privileges were granted with the intention that members discharge their functions without any hindrance and that all the members should be aware of their privileges.
He explained how important this Committee was for the Legislatures with its underlining object being to safeguard the freedom, authority, and the dignity of House and its Members. He enlightened the members on the question of privileges.
In his closing remark, the chairman urged the members of the Committee to give their full cooperation and to actively participate in the activities of the committee as the House has bestowed upon them the trust to carry out the function of the Committee.
