On the Opposition's charge that the ruling party scuttled the discussion on the Waqf Amendment Act, he said the adjournment motion could not have been admitted as the bill was passed by Parliament.
The people have elected a chief minister and government to look after their security, among other things, but the chief minister has no authority, he said.
According to the government's official spokesperson, Omar would be proceeding to New Delhi in the coming days to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union ministers in this regard.
According to sources in the Supreme Court registry and staff, the matter is likely to come up for hearing after October 13. Currently the top court is closed due to Dusshera.
