Centre may seek clarification from Supreme Court

New Delhi: With a majority government already in place in Arunachal Pradesh, the Centre may seek clarification from the Supreme Court on its verdict, restoring status quo ante as on December 15, 2015 in the state Assembly.

Sources said the Centre may seek clarification from the Apex Court on the fate of the Kalikho Pul government, which had come to power after proving majority on the floor of the House as per the established legislative procedure.

The government may also ask whether former chief minister Nabam Tuki will have to prove majority on the floor of the House or Kalikho Pul.

Pul, meanwhile, said he would file a review petition in the Supreme Court on its judgement ordering restoration of the previous Congress government. “Definitely, I will file a review petition. Let me first go through the detail judgement and then consult legal experts,” he said.

One way of seeking clarification is by filing a miscellaneous application. A Presidential Reference dealing with larger constitutional issues is another way of seeking clarification. But Presidential References are a long drawn affair.