Government to present 7 new Bills in upcoming Winter Parliament Session

Winter Parliament Session: Among the proposed legislations are the establishment of a Central Tribal University in Telangana and the introduction of women's quotas in Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry Assemblies.

Edited By: Prateek Gautam

Last Updated : 29 November 2023, 10:48 PM IST

Winter Parliament Session: The Central government is set to unveil a legislative agenda during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, featuring seven crucial Bills.

Among the proposed legislations are the establishment of a Central Tribal University in Telangana and the introduction of women's quotas in Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry Assemblies.

Winter Session Kick-off on December 4

The Winter Session of Parliament is scheduled to commence on December 4, with the government listing 18 Bills for discussion. Noteworthy among them are three criminal justice laws aimed at replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act 1872.

Key Bills on the Agenda

The government plans to introduce several significant Bills, including:

Boilers Bill, 2023
Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023
Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023
Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023
National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Central University (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Focus on Electoral Reforms

Another critical piece of legislation on the government's agenda is The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023. This Bill proposes reforms in the appointment process, conditions of service, and term of office for the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Calls All-Party Meeting

In preparation for the upcoming session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has called for an all-party meeting on December 2. The session, scheduled to conclude on December 22, promises to be a crucial period for deliberations and decision-making on key legislative matters. Stay tuned for updates as Parliament convenes to address these significant Bills shaping India's legislative landscape.

(With ANI Inputs)

Government to present 7 new Bills in upcoming Winter Parliament Session