Punjab CM, Cabinet meet Governor, demand nod for 12 Bills

Faced with protests by contract staff and attack by the Opposition over delay in enactment of laws on important Bills passed by the Channi-led government, the Punjab Cabinet today met Governor Banwarilal Purohit, seeking his Consent to the Bills.

Among the 12 Bills pending for clearance are The Punjab Protection and Regularisation of Contractual Employees Bill and another allowing the to terminate and re-determine power tariff paid to private power Plants through power purchase agreements (PPAs).