Following the tabling of the Comptroller and Auditor-General’s report on coal blocks allocation, Opposition parties — particularly the BJP — took up the issue vigorously. They stalled the proceedings in both Houses, seeking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s resignation as he was in charge of Coal when the alleged scam took place. Thus 13 days were lost. As per a rough estimate, Rs. 1.50 crore was spent for an hour of sitting.
“This session is likely to be remembered for the work that was not done,” said Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari while adjourning the House sine die
“The data is in no need of commentary,” Mr. Ansari said. He pointed out that the session saw the passing of only three Bills and the introduction of two others. Out of 399 starred questions listed, only 11 could be answered orally. Eight short notice questions were admitted but none was discussed and three short-duration discussions — on the increase in prices of goods and services, deficient rainfall and an impending drought and the problems of food security — were listed but not taken up. Altogether, about 62 hours were lost on account of disruptions..
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