On the last day of the monsoon session of the Goa Assembly recently, Speaker Pramod Sawant expressed his disapproval over the MLAs using mobile phones on the floor of the House.
In his valedictory address, Sawant said many legislators were seen using their mobile phones when the session was in progress.
"I want to make a suggestion that the members should not use mobile phones while assembly is in session. They should maintain decorum of the House," he said, adding that mobile phones would not be allowed in House from the next session.
Listing out the highlights of the session which began on July 18, Sawant said the Assembly has saved Rs 1,55,67,750 by going paperless that also helped in saving environment.