LS passes RTI (Amendment) Bill, deliberates on NMC, Motor Vehicles bills; RS clears amendment governing NHRC chief appointment
5 years, 5 months ago

LS passes RTI (Amendment) Bill, deliberates on NMC, Motor Vehicles bills; RS clears amendment governing NHRC chief appointment

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Lok Sabha passed the Right to Information Bill, 2019 on Monday, while it deliberated on the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019 and National Medical Commission Bill. The Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2019 Lok Sabha passed the Right to Information Bill, 2019, on Monday, while it deliberated on the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, and National Medical Commission Bill. The Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2019, which provides for a reduction in tenure of chairpersons of national and state human rights bodies to three years from the current five years. Samajwadi Party’s Ram Gopal Yadav said the Bill had various “discrepancies” which would weaken the existing law, while BJD’s Prasanna Acharya stressed on a large number of vacancies in human rights commissions.

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Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha To Repeal 65 Obsolete Laws Including One Enacted 135 Yrs Ago
2 years ago

Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha To Repeal 65 Obsolete Laws Including One Enacted 135 Yrs Ago

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday introduced in the Lok Sabha the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022, which seeks to repeal 65 laws which are either obsolete or have become redundant due to operation of other laws. The Bill contains three schedules – the First Schedule lists 24 laws enacted between the years 1885 and 2020 which it …

Lok Sabha updates | April 1, 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

Lok Sabha updates | April 1, 2022

The Hindu  

On the 13th day of the second part of the Budget session, the Lower House held separate discussions on climate change, as well as the promotion of sports in the country. The Indian Antarctic Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh amid objections by Opposition to the government enacting laws to govern the icy …

Current Position With Respect To The Provisions Contained Under Chapter X XI XII Of The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019
4 years ago

Current Position With Respect To The Provisions Contained Under Chapter X XI XII Of The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019

Live Law  

On 9th August, 2019 the Motor Vehicles Act Act, 2019 was published in the Gazette of India. Section 1 of the Amendment Act is relevant for the present discussion therefore, same is reproduced hereinunder:- Section 1:- This Act may be called the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019. Provisions contained under the Amendment Act Provisions contained under the Principal Act 1 Section …

Parliament Roundup : Key Legislations Of 2019
5 years ago

Parliament Roundup : Key Legislations Of 2019

Live Law  

Here is a recap of key legislative exercises of Parliament in 2019. Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 The contentious Citizenship Bill 2019, which seeks to amend the Citizenship Act 1955, was passed during the Winter Session of Parliament on December 10. Transgender Persons Bill, 2019 The Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha on August 5, during its monsoon session, and …

39 bills to be introduced in the Winter session of Parliament including Citizen Amendment Bill: Read what these bills are
5 years, 1 month ago

39 bills to be introduced in the Winter session of Parliament including Citizen Amendment Bill: Read what these bills are

Op India  

The nearly month-long Winter session of the Parliament which is scheduled to begin from 18 November, will see 39 legislations being taken up for passage including the much-anticipated Citizenship Bill to amend the definition of ‘illegal migrant’. Read: India: A land with Hindu consciousness, which will forever be a natural home for Hindus Apart from the Citizenship Bill, Personal Data …

Amendments in Motor Vehicle Act will not apply in MP
5 years, 4 months ago

Amendments in Motor Vehicle Act will not apply in MP

The Quint  

Bhopal, Sep 2 The Madhya Pradesh government has decided not to implement the penalties under the new Motor Vehicle Act which came into force from September 1. Chief Minister Kamal Nath has said that his government will first study the new rules in the Motor Vehicle Act and then take a decision. The Ministry of Road Transport last week notified …

What is Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019?
5 years, 4 months ago

What is Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019?

India Today  

The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 15, 2019 by the Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari. Here’s what al amendments have been done in the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988: Compensation for road accident victims: The central government will develop a scheme for cashless treatment of road accident victims during golden hour. …

Motor Vehicles Act comes into force: BEWARE! Traffic violations will now attract 10 times more penalty
5 years, 4 months ago

Motor Vehicles Act comes into force: BEWARE! Traffic violations will now attract 10 times more penalty

India TV News  

Motor Vehicles Act: Be prepared to shell out a hefty amount if you flout traffic rules in India now on. Complete list of penalties under Motor Vehicles Act, 2019 with effect from September 1, 2019 Penalty Old Amount New Amount Penalty for offenses where no penalty is specifically provided Rs 100 for first offense and Rs 300 for second/subequent offense …

President approves Motor Vehicles Amendment Act
5 years, 4 months ago

President approves Motor Vehicles Amendment Act

Live Mint  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday gave assent to the Motor Vehicles Act, 2019, that aims to make Indian roads safer, reduce corruption and use technology to overhaul the country's transportation system. The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, that introduces several amendments in the 30-year-old law, was passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha earlier this month. "Higher penalties will …

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha: Steep hike in penalties for errant drivers, taxi aggregators to fall under ambit of proposed law
5 years, 5 months ago

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha: Steep hike in penalties for errant drivers, taxi aggregators to fall under ambit of proposed law

Firstpost  

The amendment bill will bring a lot of changes in how Indian roads and vehicular transportation are governed and will ensure more discipline on roads by tightening rules and increasing penalties. It bill proposes cashless treatment for victims in the first hour of a fatal accident; higher penalties for drunk driving and imprisonment and/or penalty for non-compliance with production standards …

Motor Vehicles Bill gives govt power to regulate Uber, Ola
5 years, 5 months ago

Motor Vehicles Bill gives govt power to regulate Uber, Ola

Live Mint  

The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday gives power to the Centre to regulate app-based taxi hailing services to make customer’s cab ride experience smooth and hassle free. In a first, the government has recognized and defined aggregators as digital intermediaries or marketplaces which can be used by passengers to connect with a driver for …

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha, traffic violators will have to pay hefty fines now
5 years, 5 months ago

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019 passed in Rajya Sabha, traffic violators will have to pay hefty fines now

India Today  

The Upper House of the Parliament on Wednesday passed the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, that seeks to improve road safety, enhance manifold the penalty for traffic violations, facilitate citizens in their dealings with transport departments and boot out corruption. Introducing the Bill in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that every year there are …

Rajya Sabha passes Motor Vehicles (Amendments) Bill; stricter penalties aim to curb traffic rules violations
5 years, 5 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes Motor Vehicles (Amendments) Bill; stricter penalties aim to curb traffic rules violations

Firstpost  

The Upper House passed the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019 with 108 votes in favour and 13 against it, with three amendments moved by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to tighten road traffic regulations such as issuance of driving licence and imposed stricter penalties for violations in an attempt …

Rajya Sabha approves bill for changes in Motor Vehicle law
5 years, 5 months ago

Rajya Sabha approves bill for changes in Motor Vehicle law

India TV News  

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the motor vehicle bill, which seeks to weed out corruption, improve road safety and usher in use of technology to regulate traffic, with certain amendments. The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha with 108 votes in favour and 13 against. The Congress alleged that the Centre has "hoodwinked" Rajya Sabha on …

Rajya Sabha passes amendments to Motor Vehicles Bill
5 years, 5 months ago

Rajya Sabha passes amendments to Motor Vehicles Bill

Live Mint  

In what may overhaul the country’s transportation system, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019. The bill aims to address crucial issues such as road safety, reducing deaths due to road accidents, imposing stiffer penalties on violation of rules, and weed out corruption in India’s road transport system. The Opposition on Wednesday …

Rajya Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill With Two Amendments By Union Minister
5 years, 5 months ago

Rajya Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill With Two Amendments By Union Minister

Live Law  

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Motor Vehicles Bill 2019 with two amendments introduced by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. Accepting the suggestions made by AIADMK in the upper house, Union Minister Gadkari introduced amendments in the Bill to change the word "consult" in the proposed Section 88A to "concurrence". Power of Central Government …

RTI Amendment Bill Passed By Parliament
5 years, 5 months ago

RTI Amendment Bill Passed By Parliament

Live Law  

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Right to Information Bill 2019, which was cleared by the Lok Sabha on Monday.The motion to refer the Bill to Standing Committee was rejected by the majority. The Bill proposes to change the fixed term of the Information Commissioners, and make their pay and service conditions subject to the executive rules to be …

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2019, penalty for traffic violations increased
5 years, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2019, penalty for traffic violations increased

India TV News  

A Bill aimed at weeding out corruption, improving road safety and promote the use of more technology to regulate traffic was passed on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha with by voice vote. Speaking on The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019, which was moved in the House for passage on Monday, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said "the Bill …

Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill [Read Bill]
5 years, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill [Read Bill]

Live Law  

After a day long discussion, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Motor Vehicles Bill 2019 to amend the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Newly proposed Section 2 Act defines "Community Service" as unpaid work which a person is required to perform as a punishment for an offence committed under this Act. Liability of contractor/concessionaire in case of …

RS passes Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2019: All you need to know about the new amendments to the 1993 Act
5 years, 5 months ago

RS passes Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2019: All you need to know about the new amendments to the 1993 Act

Firstpost  

The Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2019 on Monday, which provides for a reduction in tenure of chairpersons of national and state human rights bodies to three years from the current five years The Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2019 on Monday, that provides for a reduction in tenure of chairpersons of …

Lok Sabha passes bill amending Right To Information Act; Opposition terms it 'attempt to undermine the law'
5 years, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha passes bill amending Right To Information Act; Opposition terms it 'attempt to undermine the law'

Firstpost  

Lok Sabha passed the bill amending the RTI Act, amid objections by the Opposition which alleged that it was an attempt to undermine the law. New Delhi: Lok Sabha on Monday passed the bill amending the Right To Information Act, amid objections by the Opposition which alleged that it was an attempt to undermine the law and make the transparency …

Parliament Updates: Lok Sabha passes RTI (Amendment) Bill; Rajya Sabha passes bill allowing appointment of SC judge as NHRC chief
5 years, 5 months ago

Parliament Updates: Lok Sabha passes RTI (Amendment) Bill; Rajya Sabha passes bill allowing appointment of SC judge as NHRC chief

Firstpost  

7:20 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter What amendments is the Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019 proposing? The Bill seeks to amend the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which looks into road safety, licenses and permits with regard to motor vehicles and standards for motor vehicles. The Bill proposes a scheme to allow cashless treatment of victims in a road accident during the ‘golden …

Lok Sabha passes Bill amending RTI Act amidst strong objection from Opposition
5 years, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha passes Bill amending RTI Act amidst strong objection from Opposition

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Right to Information Bill, 2019 three days after it was introduced. The Bill states that the functions being carried out by the Election Commission of India and the Central and State Information Commissions are totally different. Some MPs even called it the ‘RTI Elimination Bill.’ Leader of the Congress in the House Adhir …

Lok Sabha passes RTI Amendment Bill: Here is what you need to know
5 years, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha passes RTI Amendment Bill: Here is what you need to know

India TV News  

A bill proposing to give the Centre the power to set the tenure and salaries of the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid strong objection from the Opposition. Moving the bill, which was tabled in the house on July 19, for passage, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Jitendra …

Opposition slams govt over RTI Amendment bill, says govt planning to make transparency panel a 'toothless tiger'
5 years, 5 months ago

Opposition slams govt over RTI Amendment bill, says govt planning to make transparency panel a 'toothless tiger'

Firstpost  

“The RTI Bill, 2019, is a deliberate attempt to undermine the RTI Act and make it toothless tiger like National Human Rights Commission,” Congress leader Shashi Tharoor alleged New Delhi: The opposition on Friday slammed the government in Lok Sabha over the provisions of a bill to amend the Right to Information Act, alleging it has been brought to undermine …

Breaking : Lok Sabha Passes RTI Amendment Bill [Read Bill]
5 years, 5 months ago

Breaking : Lok Sabha Passes RTI Amendment Bill [Read Bill]

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Right to Information Bill 2019 which seeks to amend the RTI Act 2005.Speaker Om Birla announced that the motion to vote on bill was passed with 218 'yes' votes as against 79 'no' votes. The amendment bill proposes to change the period of office of Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioner as "for …

RTI Amendment bill moved for consideration, passage in Lok Sabha; Centre says it's aimed at 'streamlining' of information commission
5 years, 5 months ago

RTI Amendment bill moved for consideration, passage in Lok Sabha; Centre says it's aimed at 'streamlining' of information commission

Firstpost  

Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh moved the RTI amendment bill for consideration and passage in Lok Sabha on Monday saying it is aimed at streamlining and institutionalising the functioning of information commission. New Delhi: Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh moved the RTI amendment bill for consideration and passage …

Parliament proceedings, as it happened | Rajya Sabha passes the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019
5 years, 5 months ago

Parliament proceedings, as it happened | Rajya Sabha passes the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Hindu  

Three important and controversial Bills to be taken up in the Lok Sabha today - The National Medical Commission Bill, The Right to Information Bill and The Motor Vehicles Bill, 2019. Rajya Sabha | 4.15 pm Manoj Kumar Jha says in the name of the protection of Human rights, the the Bill allows the violation of basic human rights by …

Government may introduce Motor Bill in upcoming Par session: Nitin Gadkari
5 years, 7 months ago

Government may introduce Motor Bill in upcoming Par session: Nitin Gadkari

India TV News  

The government will try to introduce the Motor Vehicles Bill in the forthcoming session of Parliament, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. "The cabinet note is ready for the Motor Bill and once it is approved we will try to introduce it in the upcoming session of Parliament," Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said. Gadkari, who took …

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