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Bill to allow foreign varsities likely to be okayed this week
Economic Times, Feb 16
The
HRD ministry plans to send the legislation allowing for the entry of
foreign universities in India for Cabinet approval. Among the
changes that are expected in the current proposal is the status of
foreign universities in India.
GoM clears education malpractices Bill
Indian Express,
Feb 18
The
Prohibition of Unfair Practices in Technical, Medical Educational
Institutions and Universities Bill to empower the Centre to initiate
criminal proceedings against such private institutes that charge
capitation fee or cheat students through other unfair practices was
approved by a Group of Ministers.
Bill on cards to make land acquisition easier for cos
Economic Times, Feb 20
The
government plans to introduce a bill in the forthcoming budget session
to amend the land acquisition policy to simplify the process of
acquisition. The compensation for farmers will be determined by
the market price instead of the government deciding the package.
Slew of Bills to be tabled during Budget session
Press Trust of India, Feb 21
A
slew of Bills including one for setting up an equal opportunity
commission and another on checking corruption in the judiciary and for
ensuring accountability among judges will be tabled during the Budget
session of Parliament.
A super UGC?
Indian Express, Feb 23
PRS
Legislative Research analysed central Acts passed between 1995 and 2008
which require the government to issue a notification to give them the
force of a law. It found that successive governments failed to
implement 10 new laws because they failed to notify them.
Road Safety Bill in Budget session of Parliament
Business Standard,
Feb 23
The
proposed Road Safety Bill, which aims at setting up a National Road
Safety and Traffic Management Board, is likely to be tabled in the
Budget session of Parliament. The Board will also be provided
financial autonomy through the creation of a National Road Safety Fund.
National Food Security Bill
Press Information Bureau, Feb 23
The
government proposes to enact a National Food Security Act. A
draft National Food Security Bill is being prepared which will be
placed before the Empowered Group of Ministers.
Bill letting accounting pros form LLPs soon
Economic Times,
Feb 25
The
government plans to introduce Bills to amend existing laws governing
chartered accountants, cost accountants and company secretaries in the
Budget session. The proposed amendments will allow registration of
large size consultancy firms in India.
Cabinet approves women’s quota bill
Economic Times,
Feb 26
The
Cabinet approved the Women’s Reservation Bill in its present
form. The Cabinet’s approval clears the way for introduction of
the bill in the Lok Sabha but it is likely to face opposition from OBC
leaders and political parties.
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