Chairman of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) Committee of Privileges Moatoshi Longkumer briefed the members that the House of Legislatures and its Committees collectively and the members individually enjoy certain rights, privileges, and immunities as enshrined in Article 194 of the Constitution of India.

He was chairing the first meeting of the NLA Committee of Privileges (2023-2024) on 5th June, 2023 at Assembly Secretariat, Kohima under his Chairmanship.

Jamir said the privileges are being granted with the intention that Members discharge their functions without any hindrance and that all the Members should be aware of their privileges.

He explained the Members on the Question of privileges such as ‘Breach of privilege’ where when any individual or authority disregards or attacks any of the privileges, rights, and immunities either of the Members individually or of the House in its collective capacity, the offense is called breach of privilege.

Jamir further added that the Contempt of House is “any act or omission which obstructs or impedes the House in the performance of its functions or which obstructs or impedes any member or officers of such House in the discharge of his/her duty, or which has a tendency directly or indirectly, to produce such result.”

The Committee of Privileges for 2023-2024 are Moatoshi Longkumer as Chairman and A. Pongshi Phom, Y. Mankhao Konyak, Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe, T.N. Mannen, Sethrongkyu, and Benei M. Lamthiu as Members.