Chief Minister Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif written a letter to Prime
Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani about the in time transfer of
ministries from federal government to provinces after the passage of
18th amendment of the constitution and showed concerns over the non
transfer of ministries.
According to a private TV channel, CM stated in the letter written
to PM that process of transfer of ministries should be completed before
June 30th, which is looking difficult due to federal government lack of
interest.
CM further stated that Prime Minister should take notice of hurdles,
which federal government is creating in the transfer of ministries and
urged PM to make possible immediate transfer of ministries.
It is relevant to mention here that 10 ministries were transferred
to provinces in the two phases and in final stage five ministries
Environment, Sports, Minorities Affairs, Health, Labor and Manpower and
Food and Agriculture would be transferred to provinces till the 30th of
this month.
Shahbaz Sharif stated that non-transfer of ministries before June
30th can create legal deficiencies and requested to the PM to take
special notice of the matter.
In response to the letter by Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Shahbaz
Sharif, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani in reply to the CM said
that the process of devolution as envisaged in the 18th Constitutional
Amendment is in the last phase of completion.
The two phases are already implemented while the third and final
phase will be completed before the30th of this month as required under
the Amendment and for the purpose the Special Cabinet meeting has been
called on today (Tuesday).
Regarding the few issues raised by the Chief Minister Punjab, the
Prime Minister said that they would be resolved with consensus of the
Provinces at an appropriate forum.
It is pertinent to mention here that Chief Minister Punjab suggested
Prime Minister to call the meeting of Council of Common Interests and
Prime Minister indicated the calling of meeting of Council of Common
Interests through letter. SANA
