Kerala assembly panel gives clean chit to Finance Minister over privilege issue

The panel, which also heard another breach of privilege notice against MLA P C George, decided to "reprimand" the legislator for making alleged derogatory remarks against a nun, who was subjected to rape. Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman and Congress MLA V D Satheeshan, had moved a notice against Isaac after he allegedly leaked the contents of the CAG report on Kerala Infrastructure and Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) at a press meet even before it was tabled in the house. 

"The committee has given clean chit to the minister and decided to reprimand MLA (George)," a source told PTI. The Opposition had alleged that Isaac had infringed on the rights of the house by disclosing details of the CAG''s audit 2018-19 report of KIIFB to the media before it was placed in the assembly. The complaint against George, representing Poonjar assembly constituency, was filed by Women's Commission chairperson, M C Josephine. The complaint alleged that the MLA made derogatory comments against a nun, who was a victim of rape.