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"content": "Finally, we have heard many Members say that governors are refusing to adhere to summons from this House. The summonses are not polite requests to attend; it is enshrined in law. This House has several Senior Counsels; in fact, it has the highest number of Senior Counsels that I have seen under one roof, because I have never been in court. Together with the Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, can they give effect to the provision of the Constitution that says a summons by this House has the same effect as a summons of the High Court, such that we can have what we call “contempt of Parliament” that is punishable by law? Can we create legislation because we keep on saying that we have summoned them. Since we have the same powers as the High Court, why are we acting like a toothless dog? The governors must be laughing wherever they are. Contempt of Parliament should be taken as seriously as contempt of court. The Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, led by the Senator of Nandi, should lead that process. We wish that you can give us a way forward from the suggestions that have come from the distinguished Senators. Thank you."
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