Sreeramakrishnan said the Legislature Secretariat has not blocked any investigation but rules need to be followed.
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan on Thursday said his prior permission should be obtained by Customs before questioning his personal staff in connection with a case relating to the smuggling of US dollars by the former staff of UAE consulate in Thiruvananthapuram.
Quoting Rule 165 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Assembly, Sreeramakrishnan said a legal process, civil or criminal, cannot be served within the precincts of the Assembly without obtaining the Speaker s permission. It does not specify that it applies to a member of the Assembly.