Kerala to challenge new farm laws in Supreme Court: Agriculture minister
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Kerala to challenge new farm laws in Supreme Court: Agriculture minister
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The LDF government in Kerala on Monday said it will not implement the farm reform laws but will challenge them in the Supreme Court within a week. State advocate general has been instructed to proceed in this regard. Agriculture minister VS Sunil Kumar said the government will also explore the possibility of introducing alternative laws by invoking Article 304(3) of the Constitution. He said by passing these laws, the Centre has encroached upon the powers of the states bestowed by the Constitution.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2020-12-08
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India