Chennai: The rebel lawmakers of AIADMK have approached the Supreme Court, seeking that their petition challenging disqualification be shifted from the Madras High Court, which gave a split verdict in the case earlier this month. While the case was referred to a third judge, no time frame was given for the verdict. Anticipating a delay, the lawmakers are likely to ask the top court for a speedy hearing tomorrow.
Altogether, 18 lawmakers were disqualified by the Assembly Speaker in September, just before a trust vote. But one of them, Thanga Tamilselvan, has not moved the top court.
The High Court verdict meant that the rebels - supporters of TTV Dhinakaran who has formed a political party - remain disqualified for now, which gives a breather to the government of E Palaniswami.
By-elections, however, will have to be held for 18 seats, which will be a challenge for the ruling party, which is battling internal rivalry.
After the legislators filed their petition arguing the Speaker's decision, the High Court had put the floor test on hold, and directed that the 18 seats be kept vacant until its decision.
Altogether, 18 lawmakers were disqualified by the Assembly Speaker in September, just before a trust vote. But one of them, Thanga Tamilselvan, has not moved the top court.
The High Court verdict meant that the rebels - supporters of TTV Dhinakaran who has formed a political party - remain disqualified for now, which gives a breather to the government of E Palaniswami.
The AIADMK since the death of its iconic leader and then Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in December 2016 has seen an intense power struggle.
By-elections, however, will have to be held for 18 seats, which will be a challenge for the ruling party, which is battling internal rivalry.
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After the legislators filed their petition arguing the Speaker's decision, the High Court had put the floor test on hold, and directed that the 18 seats be kept vacant until its decision.
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