Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has reached the North Block with Budget papers amid doubts over its presentation in view of former Union Minister and sitting MP E Ahamed’s death. As per convention the House adjourns for a day, after mourning the departed sitting member.
Government sources, however, say a postponement of Budget is unlikely as there has been a precedent where a Budget presentation went ahead after passing an obit reference. Government sources say all Budget papers are printed with today’s date, postponement will cause many hassles.
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat have not been informed of any postponement. The decision is likely to be announced on the floor of the House.
