February 12 to February 26, 2009
Bills Passed by Parliament during the Budget Session
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Short Title
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Key Objectives
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*The Jharkhand Appropriation Bill, 2009
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Authorises expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the State of Jharkhand.
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*The Jharkhand Appropriation Vote on Account Bill, 2009
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Authorises expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the State of Jharkhand.
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*The Finance Bill, 2009
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Amends various Acts as proposed in the Union Budget.
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*The Appropriation Bill, 2009
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Authorises expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
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*The Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2009
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Authorises expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
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The Central Industrial Security Force (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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Enables the deployment of CISF for security of private sector units on cost reimbursement basis.
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The High Courts and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Condition of Service) Amendment Bill, 2008
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Revises the salaries and pensions of the judges.
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*The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Bill, 2009
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Provides moratorium against sealing of illegal premises in Delhi till December 2009.
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*The Central Universities Bill, 2009
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Establishes 12 new Central Universities and upgrades four existing State universities to Central universities.
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The Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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Widens the list of offences to which PML Act is applicable.
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The Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill, 2007
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Amends the Act to conform to the Montreal Convention for compensation to passengers, and recognises e-tickets.
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The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals (Amendment) Bill, 2005
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Seeks to monitor, control and contain infectious and contagious diseases in animals.
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*The Appropriation (Railways) No. 2 Bill, 2009
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Authorises expenditure of the Railways.
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*The Appropriation (Railways) Bill, 2009
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Authorises expenditure of the Railways.
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*The Appropriation (Railways) Vote on Account Bill, 2009
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Authorises expenditure of the Railways.
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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Provides for the protection of intellectual property rights of a new category of "special" agricultural products.
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Sources: Respective Bills, PRS.
* These were introduced during the Budget Session 2009.
Government Bills Withdrawn during the Budget Session
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Short Title
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Introduced on
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Standing Committee Report
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Reason for Withdrawal
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The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2007
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26 Nov 2007
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26 Feb 2008
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Replaced by a new Bill
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The Central Universities Bill, 2008
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23 Oct 2008
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17 Dec 2008
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Replaced by a new Bill
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Sources: Bulletins of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, PRS.
Government Bills Introduced during the Budget Session in Rajya Sabha and Pending
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Short Title
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Key Objectives
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Introduced on
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The National Commission for Heritage Sites Bill, 2009
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Sets up a National Commission for Heritage sites and provides for its functions, etc.
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26 Feb 2009
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The Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2009
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Amends the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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26 Feb 2009
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Government Bills Introduced in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session and Lapsed
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Short Title
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Key Objectives
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Introduced on
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The Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2009
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Expands the definition of “employee” eligible for gratuity benefits.
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24 Feb 2009
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The Indian Trusts (Amendment) Bill, 2009
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Provides greater flexibility to private trusts to invest their money in securities.
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24 Feb 2009
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The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks Laws) Amendment Bill, 2009
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Empowers the central government, instead of the RBI to decide capital and officials of SBI subsidiary banks.
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24 Feb 2009
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The Metro Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2009
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Provides for extending the Metro Rail to Gurgaon and Noida.
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20 Feb 2009
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The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2009
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Removes the requirement of consultation with state government on appeals on minority status.
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17 Feb 2009
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Sources: Respective Bills, Bulletins of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, PRS.
Government Bills Pending in Rajya Sabha from Earlier Sessions of Parliament
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Short Title
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Introduced on
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Status
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The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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22 Dec 2008
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Standing Committee to submit report by the first day of next session
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The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Amendment Bill, 2008
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18 Dec 2008
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Standing Committee to submit report by 15 Feb 2009
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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15 Dec 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 17 Feb 2009
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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Bill, 2008
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15 Dec 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 18 Feb 2009
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The Protection and Utilisation of Public Funded Intellectual Property Bill, 2008
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15 Dec 2008
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Standing Committee to submit report in 3 months
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The Legal Metrology Bill, 2008
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24 Oct 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 20 Feb 2009
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The Representation of the People (Second Amendment) Bill, 2008
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24 Oct 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 18 Feb 2009
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The Plantations Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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21 Oct 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 22 Jan 2009
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The Pesticide Management Bill, 2008
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21 Oct 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 18 Feb 2009
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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2008
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17 Oct 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 19 Feb 2009
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The Constitution (One Hundred and Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2008
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6 May 2008
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Standing Committee granted time till the date of constitution of the Fifteenth Lok Sabha
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The Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill, 2007
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21 Aug 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 21Oct 2008
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The Private Detective Agencies (Regulation) Bill, 2007
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13 Aug 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 13 Feb 2009
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The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2007
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15 May 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 28 April 2008
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The Seamen’s Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2007
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3 May 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 5 Sep 2007
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The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Bill, 2006
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18 Dec 2006
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Standing Committee Report on 21Oct 2008
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The Administrative Tribunal (Amendment) Bill, 2006
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18 Mar 2006
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Standing Committee Report on 5 Dec 2006
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The Representation of People (Amendment) Bill, 2006
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27 Feb 2006
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Standing Committee Report on 4 Aug 2006
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The Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation of Victims) Bill, 2005
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5 Dec 2005
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Standing Committee Report on 13 Dec 2006
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The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2005
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23 Aug 2005
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Standing Committee Report on 19 Dec 2006
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The Labour Laws (Exemption from Furnishing Returns and Maintaining Registers by Certain Establishments) Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, 2005
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22 Aug 2005
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Standing Committee Report on 20 Dec 2005
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The Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy Pharmacy Bill, 2005
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12 Aug 2005
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Standing Committee Report on 28 Jul 2006
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The Indian Medicine Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2005
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23 Mar 2005
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Standing Committee Report on 29 Jul 2005
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The Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2005
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23 Mar 2005
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Standing Committee Report on 29 Jul 2005
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The Seeds Bill, 2004
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9 Dec 2004
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Standing Committee Report on 28 Nov 2006
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Introduced in Rajya Sabha before the formation of the 14th Lok Sabha |
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Short Title
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Introduced on
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Status
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The Provisions of the Municipalities (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Bill, 2001
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30 Jul 2001
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Standing Committee Report on 9 Dec 2003
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The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2001
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24 Apr 2001
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Standing Committee Report on 8 Mar 2002
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The Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2000
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24 Apr 2000
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Standing Committee Report on 31 Aug 2001
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The Lotteries (Prohibition) Bill, 1999
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23 Dec 1999
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Standing Committee Report on 12 Dec 2001
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The Delhi Rent (Amendment) Bill, 1997
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28 Jul 1997
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Standing Committee Report on 21 Dec 2000
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The Constitution (Seventy-ninth Amendment) Bill, 1992
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22 Dec 1992
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Standing Committee Report on 22 Mar 1995
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The Atomic Energy (Amendment) Bill, 1992
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25 Nov 1992
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The Participation of Workers in Management Bill, 1990
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30 May 1990
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Standing Committee Report on 18 Dec 2001
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The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Bill, 1988
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24 Nov 1988
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The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 1987
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26 Aug 1987
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Joint Committee Report on 28 Jul 1989
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Sources: Bulletins of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, PRS.
Government Bills from Earlier Session Lapsed at the end of the 14th Lok Sabha
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Short Title
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Introduced on
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Status
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The National Highways Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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22 Dec 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 17 Feb 2009
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The Life Insurance Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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22 Dec 2008
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Standing Committee to submit report by 15 Feb 2009
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The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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19 Dec 2008
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Passed by LS on 23 Dec 2008
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The Land Ports Authority of India Bill, 2008
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18 Dec 2008
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Standing Committee granted time till 31 Mar 2009
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The Companies Bill, 2008
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23 Oct 2008
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Standing Committee to submit report in 3 months
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The Employees State Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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21 Oct 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 19 Dec 2008
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The Railways (Second Amendment) Bill, 2008
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20 Oct 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 26 Feb 2009
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The Workmen’s Compensation (Amendment) Bill, 2008
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20 Oct 2008
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Standing Committee Report on 19 Dec 2008
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The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, 2008
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5 May 2008
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Passed by LS on 23 Dec 2008
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The Forward Contracts ( Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2008
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13 Mar 2008
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Not referred to Standing Committee
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The Authority for Advance Rulings on Central Taxes Bill, 2007
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7 Dec 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 21 Oct 2008
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The Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2007
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6 Dec 2007
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Passed by LS on 25 Feb 2009
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The Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill, 2007
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6 Dec 2007
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Passed by LS on 25 Feb 2009
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The Paramedical and Physiotherapy Central Councils Bill, 2007
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4 Dec 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 21 Oct 2008
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The Sixth Schedule to the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2007
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30 Nov 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 28 Feb 2008
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The Constitution (One Hundred and Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2007 (Amendment of Articles 244 and 332)
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30 Nov 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 28 Feb 2008
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The NEPA Limited (Disinvestment of Ownership) Bill, 2007
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22 Nov 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 21 Oct 2008
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The Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Bill, 2007
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30 Aug 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 24 Oct 2008
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The National Waterway (Lakhipur-Bhanga Stretch of the Barak River) Bill, 2007
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29 Aug 2007
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Passed by LS on 25 Feb 2009
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The Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill, 2007
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23 Aug 2007
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Passed by LS on 25 Feb 2009
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The Damodar Valley Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2007
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4 May 2007
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Standing Committee Report on 7 Sep 2007
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The Micro Financial Sector (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2007
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20 Mar 2007
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Standing Committee granted time upto 31 January 2009
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The Judges (Inquiry) Bill, 2006
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19 Dec 2006
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Standing Committee Report on 17 Aug 2007
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The State Bank of India (Amendment) Bill, 2006
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18 Dec 2006
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Standing Committee Report on 30 Aug 2007
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The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2006
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22 May 2006
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Standing Committee Report on 23 Nov 2006
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The Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2006
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22 May 2006
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Standing Committee Report on 20 Aug 2007
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The Drugs (Control) Repeal Bill, 2006
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10 Mar 2006
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Not referred to Standing Committee
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The Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2005
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16 Aug 2005
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Not referred to Standing Committee
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The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2005
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13 May 2005
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Standing Committee Report on 13 Dec 2005
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The Admiralty Bill, 2005
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11 May 2005
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Standing Committee Report on 21 Mar 2006
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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill, 2005
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21 Mar 2005
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Standing Committee Report on 26 Jul 2005
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The National Commission for Minorities (Repeal) Bill, 2004
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23 Dec 2004
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Standing Committee Report on 21 Feb 2006
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The Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Bill, 2004
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23 Dec 2004
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Standing Committee Report on 21 Feb 2006
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The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Reservation in Posts and Services) Bill, 2008
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22 Dec 2008
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Passed by RS on 23 Dec 2008
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Sources: Bulletins of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, PRS.
Status of Government Bills
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Bills pending before session
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77
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Bills introduced during session
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17
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Bills passed during session
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16
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Bills withdrawn during session
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2
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Bills lapsed at the end of the session
Bills pending in Rajya Sabha after session
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