Govt likely to file review petition on SC order on setting timeframe for Prez to decide on bills

New Delhi, The government is likely to file a review petition on the Supreme Court judgement setting a timeframe for the President and the governors to decide on giving assent to bills passed by state legislatures. Govt likely to file review petition on SC order on setting timeframe for Prez to decide on bills Sources aware of the development said that besides seeking a review of the timeline, the government may seek a review of the apex court's order that the state governments can directly approach it if the President withholds assent to a bill sent by a governor for consideration. After the April 8 judgement, the Tamil Nadu government notified 10 pending bills as Acts in the government gazette, citing the Supreme Court's ruling that they were "deemed" to have received assent. In its order, the Supreme Court has prescribed that the President should decide on the bills reserved for her consideration by the governor within three months from the date on which such reference is received.