PRS Legislative News Alert

March 1 - 15, 2009

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Important Legislative News

We are postponing the diagnosis of a disease
Live Mint, March 2

The article is an analysis of the issues that face Parliament as an institution.  It discussion issues such as the anti-defection law, capacity of MPs to engage in meaningful debate without adequate research staff, etc.  

In limbo
Business Standard, March 3

The government failed to get the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill, 2007, and the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2007 passed by Parliament.  This is likely to delay the reform process in these crucial areas.

Uncertainty over regulator delays Warehousing Act
Business Standard, March 3


The enactment of the Warehousing Development & Regulation Act scheduled for notification on March 1, 2009, is likely to be delayed 2-3 months because of uncertainty over appointment of the regulator.

You can soon sue docs, cos for concealing facts
Economic Times, March 3

The Consumer Protection Act 1986 may be amended to o empower consumers to sue manufacturers and service providers who dupe them by concealing information that could influence their purchase decisions.