Gasa MP Dorji Khandu was removed from the National Council Hall

The rise was proposed for those support staff in section 14 of the Bill by Gasa MP Dorji Khandu on the house rent allowance. still, his preamble wasn't supported by the other members.

Following this, the Chairperson moved the session to other sections of the Bill, thereby ending the discussion. While the house was deliberating on section 16 (Communication Allowance), Gasa MP referred to the house rent allowance again, the speaker stopped him and he was asked to speak only on section 16 and if he has nothing to speak on this section, to take a seat. ultimately, this leads to the speaker removing Gasa MP Dorji Khandu from the ongoing session.

Courtesy: Dorji Khando

Following the event, Gasa MP Dorji Khandu writes on his Facebook:

“Dear Constituents of Gasa and People of Bhutan, I know you must be disappointed to observe what has happened in today’s sitting while deliberating on the Pay Structure Reform Bill of Bhutan 2022.

I was asked to leave the Hall from today's session because I spoke to propose the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for the positions S3 and below from Nu. 3500 per month to Nu. 5,500 per month.

The incident happened while I was not supporting the Communication Allowance for higher officials as per Section 16 of the Pay Structure Reform Bill of Bhutan 2022, which was proposed to retain in the Bill by the Committee.

My most profound apology for the inconvenience this may have caused, and grateful to everyone for your love and continued support, La.”

The Code of Conduct for NC MP Chapter 11 of the National Council of Bhutan Act 2008 stipulates the following:

Place the loftiest significance to serving the Tsa- Wa- Sum with utmost fidelity and fidelity, and fulfil his/ her liabilities by following the loftiest moral principles. Not indulge in any exertion that negatively affects the National Council, public sovereignty and integrity of Bhutan and is responsible to the Druk Gyalpo and the National Council for his/ her conduct.

Not be told in any manner whatsoever by any individual or body of individualities in the discharge of his/ her duties. Always uphold first and foremost the public interest in discharging his/ her duties and functions. Refrain from casting his/ her vote on any issue where he/she has a conflict of interest.

General Conduct.

A member must insure that his particular conduct is harmonious with the quality, character and integrity of the National Council;

A member must at each time conduct himself in a gracious and regardful manner and admire the speaker's authority. In particular, he she mustn't speak or leave the House when the speaker is speaking and speak standing at his/ her place while addressing the speaker and the National Council;

A member mustn't conduct himself or herself in a manner that would constitute a felonious offence or disdain of the National Council;

A member mustn't display any unruly conduct in the National Council Hall. Foul language, loud horselaugh and clapping aren't permitted in the National Council Hall;

A member must address the National Council one by one and avoid using indecorous language in expressing their views during the deliberation;

Under compelling circumstances, if a member has to leave the National Council Hall, he or she must lower his/ her kabney/ rachu and bow while leaving and re-entering as a gesture of respect to the House;

A member mustn't overly impact the Government officers or Ministers in a case in which he or she is financially or tête-à-tête interested nor evoke information from the Government in an unauthorized manner;

A member must not appear before a Minister or a Government functionary in his/ her capacity as a counsel, legal counsel, counsel or a solicitor;

A member mustn't recommend any of his/ her relations or other persons with whom he or she has direct or circular interest for employment or business contracts to Government officers;

A member who has the bottom under proper procedure shouldn't be intruded on by other members; and

A member mustn't put trouble, intimidation or use individual influence to encourage another member to make any reflections in the National Council.

Do you think the Chair was just?

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