A parliamentary committee on Monday recommended a performance appraisal system for extending the tenure of judges of the Supreme Court and high courts beyond the existing retirement age. At present, while Supreme Court judges retire at the age of 65 years, judges of the 25 high courts demit office at 62. The… Continue reading Parliamentary panel supports increasing retirement age of SC, HC judges
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Only 22 out of 148 operational airports making profit: Parliamentary Panel
Only 22 airports out of 148 airports in the country are making profits and despite being on a growth path for the last two decades, the Civil Aviation sector in India has not been able to reap full benefits and demographic dividends, according to a Parliamentary panel. The panel headed by Rajya Sabha… Continue reading Only 22 out of 148 operational airports making profit: Parliamentary Panel
Parliamentary panel suggests reducing of age to contest LS, assembly polls
A parliamentary committee on Friday batted for reducing the minimum age to contest Lok Sabha and assembly elections, saying it would give the youth equal opportunities to engage in democracy. According to the present legal framework, a person should be at least 25 years old to contest Lok Sabha and assembly polls. The… Continue reading Parliamentary panel suggests reducing of age to contest LS, assembly polls
AAP to contest parliamentary, assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh
The Arunachal unit AAP president Yamra Taya highlighted the prevailing situation in the state. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will contest both the Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh next year, said party national secretary (organisation) Dr Sandeep Pathak in New Delhi on Sunday. Chairing a meeting of AAP’s Arunachal Pradesh… Continue reading AAP to contest parliamentary, assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh