Sources said the Congress Core Group, headed by Sonia Gandhi, had yesterday given its assent to using the ordinance route to measures like Prevention of Corruption Act, Citizens' Right to Time-bound Delivery of Services and Citizens Charter Bill, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill and Rights of Persons with Disability Bill.
When asked about the ordinances, Tewari said, "there was a discussion around the issue. It was felt that these are extremely important legislations that have a bearing on national life. So in the light of highest traditions of democracy, it would perhaps be advisable to allow full deliberation by the legislature."
He said there was a view that some of these proposed legislations are pending before the Parliamentary Standing Committees and it was decided that "normal legislative route" be followed.
