Suggestions invited on Land Acquisition Bill, 2015 by 8th June

The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment Bill, 2015) pending in the Lok Sabha has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee of both the Houses under the Chairmanship of Shri S.S.Ahluwalia, M.P. for examination and presenting a Report to the Parliament.

It has been decided to seek the views and suggestions from various public bodies, organizations, associations, individuals and other stakeholders. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment Bill, 2015) have been uploaded on the Lok Sabha Website (http://164.100.47.134/committee/other commiittees.aspx).

All those desirous of submitting their views/suggestions to the Committee may send two copies of their written Memoranda/suggestions either in English or Hindi on the subject to Joint Secretary(RS), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. 328, Third Floor, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi-110001 or Fax at 23018865 or e-mail them atjc.landbill@sansad.nic.in by 8th June, 2015.

The Memoranda submitted to the Committee would form part of the records of the Committee and would be treated as Confidential and would enjoy privilege of the Committee. Those who wish to appear before the Committee, besides submitting Memoranda, are also requested to specifically indicate so. However, the Committee’s decision in this regard shall be final. -PIB

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Changing Political Equation in India

The political equation has been changed in India, the recently concluded General Election left many in puzzle. There were many equations have been considered to get a look at 'what could be the election results'.  However, some news channels have rightly projected the election results in their exit poll programmes, thanks to them for their right projection.

The new thing in the election many learnt that election results are more uncertain that thought. Anti incumbency factor was the major reason for the debacle of  Congress in India, but the campaign and personality of NaMo - Narendra Modi - now Prime Minister, that changed many political equation.

The General election has given a clear mandate to BJP, which has its own majority and formed the government with NDA parties. This also clear indication that era of coalition politics has come to an end. Now single party and stable government are the positive signs the country have.

Now the economic reforms could take a pace since having stable government at center.  Political parties, those aim to have their hold in their respective areas might got the message of the people that they would vote for the development.

The next elections would be interesting as the parties would be going to people with theme of development. Politically, the era of coalition and other equations might fail once again.

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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to debate, vote on FDI

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have accepted the demand for debate that entail voting on FDI in multi-brand retail on Thursday.

The debate and voting will be held on Monday and voting may be held on Tuesday or Wednesday, according to media reports.

Following announcement over discussion followed by a voting, the deadlock of both the houses in Parliament came to end on Thursday.

Considering the rule 184, the speaker of Lok Sabha Meira Kumar considered for debate and voting on the issue of FDI in retail, while the Chairman of Rajya Sabha Hamid Ansari allowed the debate under Rule 168.

The leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj welcomed the debate and vote on FDI in retail.

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60th anniversary of Indian Parliament

India to mark the 60th anniversary of India Parliament on 13 May 2012. The first session of Indian Parliament was commenced on 13 May 1952 and Parliament will complete 60 years in 2012.

Special session will be held on Sunday to mark the occasion, the President Pratibha Patil will address the MPs in the Central Hall of Parliament. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Speaker of Lok Sabha Meira Kumar will also address on the occasion.

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Winter Session: Both the Houses Adjourned

 Political News: As expected, the Winter Session convened on Tuesday and also adjourned till Wednesday following the chaos over many issues in the house. Major issue has been the price rise or inflation, which is not under control. And the UPA government will face many question from the respected Member of Parliaments over this issue.

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