Black money bill likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha

To check the black money menace, a bill is likely to be tabled in Lok Sabha tomorrow with stringent provisions to prosecute those stashing illicit wealth abroad, with rigorous imprisonment of up to 10 years.

The Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets (Imposition of New Tax) Bill, 2015, also provides for a short window for those holding overseas assets to declare their wealth, pay taxes and penalties to escape punitive action.

Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana

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The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2014

The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2014 was introduced by the Minister of Human Resource Development, Ms. Smriti Zubin Irani, in the Lok Sabha on August 14, 2014.  The Bill amends the Central Universities Act, 2009.

The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2014

The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Amendment Bill, 2014 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of Urban Development, Mr. Venkaiah Naidu, on December 16, 2014.  The Bill seeks to amend the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011. The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011 seeks to do the following:

Janani Suraksha Yojana Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Janani Suraksha Yojana Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Key Features

• It integrates cash assistance with delivery and post-delivery care The Yojana has identified ASHA, the accredited social health activist as an effective link between the Government and the poor pregnant women
• Rs. 600/- / Rs. 700/- by cheque is given to pregnant women to promote institutional delivery in case she is a resident of Urban / Rural area

The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill, 2012

Highlights of the Bill The Bill aims to protect the livelihood rights of street vendors as well as regulate street vending through demarcation of vending zones, conditions for and restrictions on street vending. Any person intending to undertake street vending needs to register with the Town Vending Committee (TVC).  He may then apply for a vending certificate that will be issued based on various criteria.

Parliament’s Role in Financial Oversight

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Parliament’s Role in Financial Oversight