CHENNAI: Following the Supreme Court's stern reminder on gubernatorial responsibilities, Governor RN Ravi has given his assent to nine Bills passed by the State Legislative Assembly, including the Tamil Nadu Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which he had earlier returned for reconsideration. This marks the first time Governor Ravi has approved a Bill that had been sent back to the House, signalling compliance with his constitutional obligations after years of friction with the State government.

The Fiscal Responsibility (Amendment) Bill, enacted initially on February 22, 2024, seeks to reinforce fiscal prudence, transparency, and accountability in public finance. The Governor had withheld assent earlier, sending the Bill back to the Speaker, M Appavu, with detailed remarks on

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