Parliament on Monday approved a bill that allows the use of a birth certificate as a single document for admission to an educational institution, issuance of a driving licence, preparation of voter list, Aadhaar number, registration of marriage or appointment to a government job. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023,… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill
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LS passes amendment to decriminalise offences in coastal aquaculture biz
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed an amendment bill to decriminalise the offences committed in carrying out the coastal aquaculture activities and ensure ease of doing business. Union Minister Parshottam K Rupala said that the fishermen community of the country will welcome the bill. He said that through this, “we can send… Continue reading LS passes amendment to decriminalise offences in coastal aquaculture biz
Parliament passes amendment Bill to decriminalise biodiversity offences
Parliament on Tuesday passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which entails provisions for sharing benefits of biodiversity commerce with locals and also decriminalises biodiversity offences. The bill, which amends the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, was passed in Rajya Sabha with a voice vote. The Lok Sabha had cleared the legislation on July… Continue reading Parliament passes amendment Bill to decriminalise biodiversity offences
Rajya Sabha passes Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill
Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2023 which seeks to strengthen cooperatives by making their functioning more transparent, introducing a system of regular elections and prohibiting appointment of related persons. Minister of State Cooperation B L Verma moved the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023 for consideration and… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill
Rajya Sabha passes Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill
The Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, on Tuesday approved the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2023. This bill introduces significant amendments to the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act. These modifications aim to enhance the transparency and accountability of these cooperatives’ operations and improve their governance structures. The MSCS Act has not… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill
Lok Sabha nod to Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill that allows the use of a birth certificate as a single document for admission to an educational institution, issuance of driving licence, preparation of voter list, Aadhaar number, registration of marriage or appointment to a government job. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading Lok Sabha nod to Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill
Centre tables National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill in LS
The Union government on Tuesday tabled the contentious Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha, seeking to replace an ordinance related to the control of services in the national capital. The proposed legislation, which has brought the Delhi government and the Centre at loggerheads, empowers the… Continue reading Centre tables National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill in LS
IIM amendment bill proposing power to Prez triggers autonomy debate
A new amendment bill of the Centre that proposes the President will be Visitor to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) with powers to audit their functioning, order probes and appoint as well as remove directors, has triggered an “autonomy” debate for the prestigious B-schools. The bill to amend the IIM Act of… Continue reading IIM amendment bill proposing power to Prez triggers autonomy debate