THIRD EDITION, 2006
ASSAM LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
SECRETARIAT
DISPUR, GUWAHATI-781006
(For Members and official use only-Not for publication)
In pursuance of the provision of Rule 310 and other rules of the Rules of procedure and Conduct of
Business in Assam Legislative Assembly and under his inherent powers, the Speaker, Assam Legislative
Assembly has been issuing directions from time to time for regulating subject to the provisions of the
rules, certain matters not specifically provided for in the rules and certain matters relating to
detailed working of the rules.
- The first edition of the Directions was brought out in 1985;
- The second edition of the Directions was brought out in 1987;
- The third edition of the Directions incorporating all the amendments
and new directions made up to February, 2006 was brought out in March, 2006;
- Words and expression used in the Directions shall, unless the context otherwise
requires, have
the same meanings assigned to them in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Assam
Legislative Assembly.
DISPUR:
March, 2006
G. P. Das,
Secretary,
Assam Legislative Assembly.
6. PRECINTS OF THE HOUSE AND ASSEMBLY PREMISES
The term “Precincts of the House” used in the Rules shall, except for the purposes of Rule 298, include
in addition to places specified in Rule 2, the following places in Assembly premises:
- The Central Hall;
- Members’ Waiting Rooms;
- Committee Rooms;
- Members’ refreshment Offices;
- Ministers’ Chambers located in Assembly House, Assembly offices including reception offices located
besides the Assembly House and in the Assembly Annexe;
- Corridors and passages connecting or leading to the various rooms referred to above; and
- Assembly premises and approaches to Assembly House and Assembly annexe.
Explanation-‘Assembly premises’ includes-
a. All buildings, including Assembly Annexure, structures, installation lawns and vacant land
adjoining
Assembly House from Gate No.11 to Gate No.17 which are under the control of the Speaker.
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7. MAINTENANCE OF ORDER WITHIN
THE ASSEMBLY PREMISES
In order to keep the area and passages within the Assembly premises free and open for Members of Assam
Legislative assembly without any Obstruction or hindrance, the following activities are prohibited
within the area of the Assembly premises:
- Holding of any public meeting;
- Assembly of five or more persons;
- Carrying of fire arms, banners, placards, lathies, spears, swords, sticks, brickbats etc;
- Shouting of slogans;
- Making of speeches etc;
- Processions or demonstrations;
- Picketing or dharna;
- Any other activity or conduct which may cause or tent to cause any obstruction or hindrance to
members of Assam Legislative Assembly.
Explanation-‘Assembly premises’ includes-
a. All buildings, including Assembly Annexure, structures, installation lawns and vacant land
adjoining
Assembly House from Gate No.11 to Gate No.17 which are under the control of the Speaker.
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8. STATEMENT BY MINISTER
A minister desiring to make a statement in the House under Rule 55 shall make intimate in advance the date
on which the statement is proposed to be made and also send a copy of the statement to the Assembly
Secretariat for the information of the Speaker. Explanation:- The statement shall pertain to a subject for
which the Minister is responsible and shall be made to explain Government’s policy in regard to a specific
matter of public importance or topical interest.
- Holding of any public meeting;
- Assembly of five or more persons;
- Carrying of fire arms, banners, placards, lathies, spears, swords, sticks, brickbats etc;
- Shouting of slogans;
- Making of speeches etc;
- Processions or demonstrations;
- Picketing or dharna;
- Any other activity or conduct which may cause or tent to cause any obstruction or hindrance to
members of Assam Legislative Assembly.
Explanation-‘Assembly premises’ includes-
a. All buildings, including Assembly Annexure, structures, installation lawns and vacant land
adjoining
Assembly House from Gate No.11 to Gate No.17 which are under the control of the Speaker.
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14. Zero Hour
Unless the Speaker otherwise directs no matter of public importance shall be allowed to be raised during
Zero Hour which occurred three days before the day on which it is proposed to be raised. The member desiring
to raise such matter shall give notice his intention to the Speaker and the Secretary along with a copy of
the notice of to the concerning minister at least one hour before the commencement of the Session. The
Speaker in his direction may allow the member to raise the matter and the concerned Minister may give a
reply if required information and other materials are available with him, otherwise the replies shall be
given by the Minister according to his convenience and the matter shall be treated as “raised”.
Provided that not more than three such matters shall be allowed to be raised on any particular day.
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15. DIRECTION BY SPEAKER RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON PETTION
Consideration of representation etc.
The Committee shall also meet as often as necessary, to consider representations, letters and telegrams from
various individuals, associations etc. which are not covered by the rules relating to petitions, and give
directions for their disposal
Provided that representations which fall in the following categories shall not be considered by the
Committee, but shall be filed on receipt in the Secretariat:-
- Anonymous letters or letters on which names and address of senders are not given or are illegible;
ands;
- endoresement copies of letters addressed to authorities other than the Speaker or House unless there
is a specific request on such a copy praying for redress of the grievance.
Intimation to Petitioner
After the report has been presented, the petitioner shall be informed about it.
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