In an attempt to firewall convicted legislators, the union cabinet is all set to consider an ordinance seeking to reverse the Supreme Court judgment to disqualify the convicted MPs and MLAs.<br />This after the government failed to get a bill to this effect passed in the parliament. The ordinance will allow convicted MPs and MLAs to continue in office, if the appeal against the conviction is admitted by a higher court within 90 days. Though the netas won't draw any salary and votes pending the appeal. <br />Sources are telling NewsX that the government has weighed its options on bringing an ordinance in this regard to safeguard Congress MP Rashid Masood who is convicted in a corruption case and other offences. Remember, if the apex court ruling is followed, Masood may be the first MP to lose his Rajya Sabha seat. <br />The ordinance, if passed, may also spell respite for RJD chief Lalu Prasad yadav who is accused in the fodder scam the verdict of which is due end September.<br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive
