Tag: Conduct of Business
LokpalOnline
In News Recently, Lokpal of India inaugurated’ a Digital Platform for the Management of Complaints called ‘LokpalOnline’. About LokpalOnline It is an end-to-end digital solution for the management of complaints against public servants filed under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. It is a web-based facility, which will quicken the disposal of complaints in an […]
22nd Law Commission
In News Recently, the Government informed the Supreme Court that the appointment of Chairperson and Members of the 22nd Law Commission of India is under consideration. About Background: The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and […]
Rule 193 of Lok Sabha
In Context The Lok Sabha is currently holding a discussion on Climate Change under rule 193. About the rule Discussions under this rule do not involve the introduction of a formal motion before the House. Hence, no voting takes place after a discussion on the matters considered under this rule. It also states that “the […]
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
In News The Public Accounts Committee has completed 100 years of its formation. About Public Accounts Committee (PAC) About: The PAC is the oldest parliamentary committee in Indian legislative affairs and has been crucial in upholding the principle of accountability as it exercises oversight of public expenditure. First set up in 1921 in the wake […]
Private Member’s Bill
In News Recently, the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman reserved his decision to allow the introduction of a private member’s Bill to amend the Preamble to the Constitution. About Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2021 BJP Member from Kerala K J Alphons moved the motion to introduce the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Upper House that would […]
Election of Deputy Speaker
In Context Hardoi MLA Nitin Agrawal has been elected Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, which has barely five months left in its tenure. About The developments raise several questions and refocus attention on the 17th Lok Sabha which remains without a Deputy Speaker for more than two years. A petition before the Delhi […]
Anti-Defection Law
In News The Goa Leader of Opposition is going to move a resolution for changes to anti-defection law. About They are set to move a private member’s resolution during the next session of the Assembly to bring about necessary changes in the anti-defection law. Proposed Changes: Cases to directly go to High Court or Supreme […]
Speaker and Deputy Speaker
In News Maharashtra has been without a Speaker since February, while Lok Sabha and several state Assemblies are without a Deputy Speaker. Background Recently, Maharashtra concluded its two-day Monsoon Session without electing a Speaker. The previous Speaker was elected to the post in 2019 following the Assembly elections. Since Patole’s resignation from office in February […]
West Bengal To Set UP Legislative Council
In News The West Bengal government will set up a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). For setting up the Council, a Bill has to be introduced in the Assembly and then a nod from the Governor is required. The Upper House existed till 1969. About Legislative Council The State Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad is the […]
Editorial Analysis
- Recalibrating PM-KUSUM Scheme
- Reforms Needed in the Ministry of External Affairs
- India’s Data Protection Rules Need Some Fine Tuning
- India-Taliban Relations Post-US Withdrawal
- Uniform Taxation in Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges