The Lok Sabha has successfully passed the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023. This legislation hands the Commander-in-Chief and Officer-in-Command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) all disciplinary and administrative powers concerning the personnel serving in or attached to these organisations. Currently, armed forces personnel are governed under specific service acts –… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill for jointness & integration of armed forces personnel
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Delhi Services Bill passes Lok Sabha test amid Opposition walkout
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Delhi Services Bill by a voice vote amid a walkout by Opposition parties. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), and Shiromani Akali Dal, which are aligned with neither of the two big alliances, supported the government on the Bill. Developments during the day… Continue reading Delhi Services Bill passes Lok Sabha test amid Opposition walkout
Kejriwal accuses BJP of backstabbing people of Delhi after LS passes bill
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the BJP of backstabbing the people of the national capital after Lok Sabha passed a bill to replace an ordinance promulgated for handling the transfers and postings of senior officers in the city government. Kejriwal lashed out at the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi,… Continue reading Kejriwal accuses BJP of backstabbing people of Delhi after LS passes bill
RS passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill
Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed a bill that replaces the existing legislation which governs the registration of print and publishing industry in the country. The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 was passed by a voice vote. Replying to the discussion on the bill, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said… Continue reading RS passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill to promote ease of doing business
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. (Photo: PTI) Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill which seeks to promote ease of business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 Acts. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was… Continue reading Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill to promote ease of doing business
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
LS passes bill for fixed 50-year production lease for offshore minerals
A bill to provide a fixed 50-year production lease for offshore minerals was passed by Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid protests by the opposition over the situation in ethnic-violence hit Manipur. Replying to a brief discussion in the House, Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said under the Offshore Areas Minerals (Development and… Continue reading LS passes bill for fixed 50-year production lease for offshore minerals
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
Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021 to speed up proceedings to 180 days
Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Mediation Bill, 2021, which halves the maximum time for completing mediation proceedings to 180 days. The bill was passed with voice vote amid a walk out by opposition members, demanding a discussion on the Manipur issue and a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House.… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021 to speed up proceedings to 180 days