Dhaka, Sept 02 (V7N): A writ petition has been submitted to the High Court, questioning the legality of Section 9 of the Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act 2010. The petition, filed by two Supreme Court lawyers on Monday, challenges provisions of the act that grant impunity for actions taken under it.

The petition argues that the act contravenes several constitutional provisions, including Articles 7, 21, 26, 27, 31, 42, 44, 46, 143, and 145. Specifically, Section 9 of the act states that no court shall question the validity of any action taken, order given, or act performed under this law.

Additionally, Section 6(2) of the act allows for procurement, investment plans, or proposals to be communicated and negotiated with a limited number or a single institution as designated by a processing committee. This proposal is then forwarded to the economic or government procurement cabinet committee as per the procedure outlined in Section 7.

The writ petition names several respondents, including the Secretary of the Legislative Drafting Division of the Ministry of Law, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, the Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, the Chairman of Petrobangla, and the Chairman of the Power Development Board.

The petition seeks a rule as to why Sections 6(2) and 9 of the act should not be declared illegal.

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