News for 'Bill Drafting Committee'

RTI will apply to BCCI: Justice Mudgal

RTI will apply to BCCI: Justice Mudgal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will have to come under the ambit of Right to Information Act if it wants to use 'India' as its national team's name, Justice Mukul Mudgal, who headed the committee constituted to draft the Sports Development Bill 2013, said on Monday.

Petroleum, alcohol derail GST talks

Petroleum, alcohol derail GST talks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Negotiations near deadlock, as states oppose Constitution Amendment Bill.

AAP's Lokpal 'mahajokepal', Bhushan tears into Kejriwal

AAP's Lokpal 'mahajokepal', Bhushan tears into Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Bhushan questioned the appointment and removal processes of the Lokpal laid out in the bill, which was recently cleared by the Aam Aadmi Party cabinet, saying they would put the ombudsman at the mercy of the city government.

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A government panel said policymakers and regulators should have an open mind regarding the introduction of an official digital currency in India.

Passing of GST now only a matter of time?

Passing of GST now only a matter of time?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

According to the draft, in the northeastern states the threshold is at Rs 500,000.

GST Council meet postponed to Dec 2-3

GST Council meet postponed to Dec 2-3

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Since the legal changes in the draft laws would take some time, it was decided to postpone the November 25 meeting

RBI against separate regulator for payments system; issues dissent note

RBI against separate regulator for payments system; issues dissent note

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The regulator said that it is vested within its purview to regulate the bank account for payment systems and the settlement systems are finally posted in the books of account of banks with the RBI to attain settlement finality.

About 80 items likely on GST exemption list

About 80 items likely on GST exemption list

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Grains, non-mineral water might be on the list; biscuits, butter and cheese might attract GST

GoM draws up schedule for creation of Telangana state

GoM draws up schedule for creation of Telangana state

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The Union Cabinet is set to discuss the Group of Ministers' report on Telangana and also consider the Telangana Bill clause by clause.

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The citizens' register in Assam does not get to the bottom of things.

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Hackers can still access your personal data and go scot-free

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Since the deadline for Justice B N Srikrishna Committee's feedback is December 31, the government is unlikely to table a data protection Bill in the winter session of Parliament.

Petroleum and alcohol should be kept out of GST

Petroleum and alcohol should be kept out of GST

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The central government, in its revised draft of the constitution amendment bill, had proposed that fuel and liquor should be brought under the ambit of GST.

3 Cong MPs dissent Parl panel's Lokpal recommendations

3 Cong MPs dissent Parl panel's Lokpal recommendations

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Abhishek Manu Singvi, chairman of 30-member Standing Committee of Parliament, on Wednesday adopted the Lokpal draft for consideration and approval by the union cabinet before it is tabled in both houses in the form of an anti-corruption bill.

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with 84 votes in its favour and 44 against it. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on September 23 last year.

I-T exemption limit to be hiked to Rs 3 lakhs soon?

I-T exemption limit to be hiked to Rs 3 lakhs soon?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Suggests far more generous provisions than proposed in Direct Taxes Code

I-T exemption limit to be hiked to Rs 3 lakhs soon?

I-T exemption limit to be hiked to Rs 3 lakhs soon?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Suggests far more generous provisions than proposed in Direct Taxes Code

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The idea is to have a separate and independent consultation on non-personal data, and decide the contours of how it should be regulated, whether as guidelines, rules, or a separate policy,' said a senior official at MeitY.

FinMin in dock over tax code delay

FinMin in dock over tax code delay

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has passed strictures against the finance ministry for the delay in introducing the draft direct tax code for legislation to replace the voluminous Income Tax Act, 1961.

The photograph that makes Kejriwal feel nostalgic

The photograph that makes Kejriwal feel nostalgic

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

"Feel nostalgic when I see this picture. We had burnt government's 'jokepal' at that time," Kejriwal tweeted, attaching a picture of him holding a burning copy of the draft Lokpal back in 2011.

We are not here to please Team Anna: Singhvi

We are not here to please Team Anna: Singhvi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Asserting that it was for Parliament to take a final view on inclusion of Prime Minister under the ambit of Lokpal, Parliamentary Standing Committee chairman Abhishek Singhvi on Wednesday said the panel was not meant to reach out to or please Team Anna or any other group.

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The I-T officer can go back up to six years to scrutinise the books of accounts of the assessees.

Govt signals retreat over plans to clip RBI wings

Govt signals retreat over plans to clip RBI wings

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Economists and investors want RBI to retain independence in setting rates

Data protection: Candid views of Rishad Premji

Data protection: Candid views of Rishad Premji

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

"Critical data which has to be resided in India is an important component that needs to be clarified, as this will be arguably uncovered on an ad hoc basis as we move forward."

Govt to extend minimum wages to 100% of workforce

Govt to extend minimum wages to 100% of workforce

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Under the New Code on Wages Bill 2019, employers will be required to give the minimum wages, notified by either the state or the Centre, to the unorganised sector, too.

Rs 100 crore fine, 7 years in jail for wrong depiction of India map

Rs 100 crore fine, 7 years in jail for wrong depiction of India map

Rediff.com6 May 2016

This measure has been envisaged by the government against the backdrop of instances where certain social networking sites showed Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh as part of Pakistan and China respectively.

Parliamentary panel finalises GST report

Parliamentary panel finalises GST report

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The GST Bill, introduced in Parliament in 2010, is being vetted by the Standing Committee on Finance. Now, the states and the Centre would together finalise the draft and bring it back to Parliament.

Government has been caught with its pants down: BJP

Government has been caught with its pants down: BJP

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Slamming the United Progressive Alliance government for adopting the path of confrontation with the Opposition, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday made it clear that it was in no mood to let passage of bills in Parliament.

PM's statement in the all-party meeting on Lokpal

PM's statement in the all-party meeting on Lokpal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's opening remarks at the all party meeting on Lokpal Bill

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

No mention of cab aggregators in GST bills

'Cops ransacking hospitals is unimaginable'

'Cops ransacking hospitals is unimaginable'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'The police is there to protect Indian citizens, but now we have cops entering the hospitals and ransacking even the ICUs.'

Anna Hazare to fast unto death over Lokpal Bil

Anna Hazare to fast unto death over Lokpal Bil

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare will observe fast unto death from Tuesday until the government enacts a comprehensive law such as the Jan Lokpal Bill to tackle the menace.

Chronology: GST's 17-year roller coaster ride

Chronology: GST's 17-year roller coaster ride

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

After 17 tumultuous years, a nationwide Goods and Services Tax (GST) will rollout from midnight of June 30, overhauling India's convoluted indirect taxation system and unifying the $2 trillion economy with 1.3 billion people into a single market.

SKM says no consensus yet on ending farmers' protests

SKM says no consensus yet on ending farmers' protests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Another farmer leader and SKM member said the agitation is likely to be called off on Wednesday as there have been some positive responses from the government side on the farmers' demands.

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Lashing out at Abhishek Singhvi on the draft Lokpal Bill, Team Anna on Wednesday accused the Congress leader of disrespecting Parliament by going against its commitment of including lower bureaucracy and Citizens' Charter in the ambit of the ombudsman.

Corporates, media in; PM, judiciary out of Lokpal purview?

Corporates, media in; PM, judiciary out of Lokpal purview?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

The Parliamentary Standing Committee going into the Lokpal Bill has recommended keeping the judiciary and the MPs' conduct in the House out of its purview and rejected the demand for hiving off the anti-corruption wing of the Central Bureau of Investigation to come under its jurisdiction.

No overtime without employee consent

No overtime without employee consent

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The Bill states a worker will be paid twice his or her wage if he or she is allowed to work overtime. A majority of workers in India worked more than 48 hours in a week, which is higher than the International Labour Organisation's prescribed time-limit.

Employment scheme to be expanded

Employment scheme to be expanded

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

'Sense of the House' on Lokpal can't be violated: BJP

'Sense of the House' on Lokpal can't be violated: BJP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party will on Thursday submit a note of dissent on the draft Lokpal bill to Abhishek Singhvi, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee going into the Lokpal Bill.

Sibal should resign from Lok Pal panel: Hazare

Sibal should resign from Lok Pal panel: Hazare

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Controversy dogged the joint committee set up to draft an effective Lok Pal even before it starts its work with Gandhian Anna Hazare on Monday asking Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal to resign from it "if he feels nothing will come" out of this institution.