Decision on plea of AIADMK factions will be taken at right time: Tamil Nadu assmebly Speaker

Chennai: State assembly Speaker J C D Prabhakar on Sunday said petitions submitted by both factions of AIADMK MLAs claiming legitimacy are under review and that a decision would be taken "at the appropriate time soon"."When petitions are submitted, they are to be examined in accordance with legal provisions and assembly rules. There is no prescribed time limit for such a review," he told reporters while reviewing work at Thousand Lights constituency. On former Speaker Appavu's remarks that only petitions submitted by recognised party leadership should be considered, Prabhakar said, "Let that remain his opinion. I know the rules. Decisions will be taken accordingly and in a manner people will accept as correct."Prabhakar also said pending sewer works along Avvai Shanmugham Salai would be completed within a month. Asked about support from Greater Chennai Corporation, he said councillors would be informed about inspections in their areas. "If they come, we will welcome them," the MLA added. tnn