Amit Shah to Present Bills on J-K Reservation Act and J-K Reorganisation Act in Lok Sabha on Day 2

Amit Shah to Present Bills on J-K Reservation Act and J-K Reorganisation Act in Lok Sabha on Day 2

VoM News Desk | December 5, 2023 | 01:55 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir, Politics | Follow on Google News

Amit Shah to Present Bills on J-K Reservation Act and J-K Reorganisation Act in Lok Sabha on Day 2

Amit Shah to Present Bills on J-K Reservation Act and J-K Reorganisation Act in Lok Sabha on Day 2

The Indian Parliament is set to witness significant legislative activity with the proposed amendment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act 2004 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Amendments to Jammu and Kashmir Acts

• The amendment to the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act aims to extend reservation in state government jobs and professional institutions to economically weaker sections.
• The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act’s amendment involves increasing the total number of seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from 83 to 90, with specific reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Other Parliamentary Proceedings

• Several ministers will present papers related to their respective ministries.
• The Secretary General will report a message from the Rajya Sabha regarding the Post Office Bill, 2023.
• Nisith Pramanik will correct a previous reply related to the Vibrant Village Programme and explain the delay in correction.

Recent Legislative Actions

• The Winter Session’s first day saw the passing of two bills and the tabling of reports on ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023’, ‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023’, and ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023’.
• The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill to repeal the Indian Post Office Act, 1898, addressing concerns about potential “surveillance state” implications.
• The Lok Sabha passed the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, aligning with the government’s objective to repeal obsolete or pre-independence Acts.

Upcoming Legislative Agenda

The government plans to introduce 21 bills during the session, including those to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Indian Evidence Act, and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

These legislative initiatives reflect the government’s efforts to update and refine existing laws and governance structures, particularly in response to evolving societal needs and administrative requirements.

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