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The Lok Sabha on Tuesday night passed the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 with amendments by a voice vote following a day-long stormy debate in Parliament. The bill obtained the nod of the Lok Sabha after the government moved a few key amendments to it. Of the ten amendments moved by the government, seven […]
The Government introduced in Lok Sabha the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill 2011, aimed at setting up the body of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas at the level of the States. The proposed autonomous and independent bodies, Lokpal and Lokayuktas, shall have powers of superintendence and direction for holding a preliminary inquiry, causing an investigation to be made and prosecution of offences in respect of complaints under any law for the prevention of corruption. The Bill provides a uniform vigilance and anti corruption road map for the nation, both at Centre and States. The Bill institutionalizes separation of investigation from prosecution and thereby removing conflict of interest as well as increasing the scope for professionalism and specialisation.
There are some very special moments in the life of a nation. This is one such moment. The nation awaits with bated breath how the collective wisdom of this House will be reflected in the vote at the end of the debate on the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011.
Press Note Attention of the Commission has been invited to certain reports in the print and electronic media that the Election Commission is watching the move of Shri Anna Hazare and his team that they would campaign in the current general elections in five States against the Congress and others who oppose the early passage of the Lokpal Bill. Some reports have even suggested that the Commission is monitoring the funds being raised by the team of Shri Anna Hazare for their present campaign.
The Indian Textiles Industry has an overwhelming presence in the economic life of the country. Textiles sector contributes 14% of industrial production, 4% of GDP and 10.63% of country’s export earnings. It provides direct employment to over 35 million people, which includes a substantial number of SC/ ST, and women. The Textiles sector is the second largest provider of employment after agriculture.
What are the conditions to be fulfilled for grant of a Business visa? Ans.: The conditions to be fulfilled for grant of a Business visa are as follows:- (i) The foreign national must have a valid travel document and a re-entry permit, if required under the law of the country of nationality of the applicant. (ii) The foreign national should be a person of assured financial standing. The foreigner must submit proof of his/her financial standing and documentation in support of intended business visit to India. Proof of his financial standing and expertise in the field of intended business will be checked thoroughly by the Indian Missions while granting the visa.
The Union Budget is likely to be delayed by a few days, government sources have said. The Union budget and Railway budget are likely to be tabled in the first week of March, they said. That’s only after assembly elections in five states – Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur – are over.
In yet another blow to 21 social networking sites including Facebook, Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and Youtube, a Delhi court today issued summons to them for facing trial for allegedly webcasting objectionable contents.Metropolitan Magistrate (MM) Sudesh Kumar took cognizance on a private criminal complaint and has directed the Centre for taking “immediate appropriate steps” and also file a report in the court by January 13.
Farmers have reiterated their support for Cabinet’s decision to allow FDI in Multi-Brand Retail. In a meeting with the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles Shri Anand Sharma here today, Secretary General of Consortium of Indian Farmers Associations (CIFA), Shri P. Chengal Reddy conveyed the desire of various farmers’ body to implement the decision as soon as possible. “FDI in retail will free farmers from the middleman and will get the remunerative price for the produce to the farmer” said Shri Reddy after the meeting.
THE LOKPAL AND LOKAYUKTAS BILL, 2011 A BILL to provide for the establishment of a body of Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. WHEREAS the Constitution of India established a Democratic Republic to ensure justice for all;
