JAN VISHWAS BILL
DPIIT seeks industry inputs to reduce compliances, improve business ease
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh chaired a meeting discussing various initiatives to enhance ease of doing business. These include Jan Vishwas 2.0 aimed at reducing compliance burdens and criminalisation of laws. The meeting also focused on preparations for the World Bank’s upcoming B-READY index, which will assess regulatory frameworks and public services for firms.
100-Day action plan: DPIIT looking to start up funding & spur manufacturing push
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in India is planning to focus on easing early-stage funding for startups, reducing compliance burdens, and reducing logistics costs as part of its 100-day action plan. The plan includes a policy for deep-tech startups, reforms for ease of doing business, and a public-private partnership model of governance.
Laws framed today will further strengthen India of tomorrow: PM Modi at SC event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the government's efforts in modernising laws and implementing new criminal justice laws. He highlighted the importance of a smooth transition from old to new laws and the ongoing training and capacity building work for government employees. Modi urged the Supreme Court to contribute to the capacity building of other stakeholders.
Over 40,000 compliances eliminated or simplified: Piyush Goyal
“We have made a focused effort to reduce the compliance burden with over 40,000 different compliances across the country either being eliminated or certainly simplified,” Goyal said in an interaction with innovators and entrepreneurs.
Reducing compliance burden: Govt looking at provisions of metrology and explosives rules
"We are working on the Jan Viswas Bill 2.0. A working group of different ministries has been set up. We have formed smaller groups for individual legislation also. That exercise is on," the official said, adding that after the exercise is over, the bill will be put before the parliament for consideration.
Govt notifies amendments to decriminalise Cable TV law
The imprisonment provisions have been now replaced with a monetary penalty and other non-monetary measures like advisory, warning and censure, an official statement said.
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Remove jail term for most labelling offences: EAC-PM
A working paper, co-authored by EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal, said that the government should opt for a system of graded fines and remove imprisonment provisions except in extreme cases for labeling offences in the commercial sector while simplifying the 2011 Packaging Rules and putting in place a system to consolidate all the statutory mandates from labeling related changes to improve the ease of doing business in the country.
Independence Day: Govt working to increase number of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendra' from 10,000 to 25,000, says PM Modi
PM Modi announced plans to increase the number of 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras', which provide affordable generic medicines, from 10,000 to 25,000. These centers, already benefiting the middle class, offer medicine for as low as Rs 10 to Rs 15 compared to a monthly bill of Rs 3,000 for diagnosed diabetes. The expansion will empower more people to save money on medicine costs.
A deluge of bills and bile: What Monsoon session of Parliament achieved
Friday marks the end of this year’s Monsoon session of the Parliament which saw many important bills passed and introduced as well as heated political debates full of bile and no-holds-barred attacks. The highlight of the session was the no-confidence motion moved by opposition parties of the INDIA alliance which generated debates between the opposition and treasury benches. Another highlight was the introduction of three new bills to overhaul the criminal justice system.
Parliament monsoon session adjourned sine die
On the legislative front, the Centre passed multiple Bills in the session, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, as well as the Jan Vishwas, Mediation and Delhi Services Bills. Home Minister Amit Shah also tabled amendments to three criminal law Bills - the IPC, CrPC, and the Evidence Act.
Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill gets Rajya Sabha nod
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote following a discussion in the absence of the Opposition party members. The Lok Sabha had cleared the legislation on July 27.
Rajya Sabha passes Jan Vishwas Amendment of Provisions Bill
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 that seeks to decriminalise various offences and convert several fines into penalties in 42 laws. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote following a discussion in the absence of the Opposition party members. The Lok Sabha had cleared the legislation on July 27.
Life to get easier for pharmacies and business owners? Here’s all about Jan Vishwas Bill
The Indian government aims to boost ease of doing business rankings in the country and decriminalise 183 provisions in 42 legislations including colonial-era laws to make doing business easier. The Jan Vishwas Bill proposes rationalisation of monetary penalties while proposing the removal of both imprisonment and/or fine in some provisions.
Monsoon Session: Delhi Services Bill likely to spark fresh uproar in Lok Sabha today
The Indian parliament will debate the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which was introduced by Union Minister for State for Home, Nityanand Rai. The bill, which aims to replace recent ordinance giving the central government the power to control services in the city, will be taken up for consideration and passage in the Lower House.
Running a business should be no crime: Govt sits up and takes note
The government has set up a working group to decriminalise laws to further promote ease of doing business. The group will look at areas where more decriminalisation of provisions is required.
LS passes Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill: Minor offences under 42 laws decriminalised
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill amid din as the Opposition continued to protest in the House. The morning session was stalled by the protest. As soon as the House assembled, the Opposition MPs demanded the PM's statement on Manipur.
Lok Sabha adjourned for the day after passage of two bills amid protests over Manipur issue
Earlier, as the war of words between the government and the opposition continued and several opposition members also kept on raising slogans over the Manipur violence, the House was adjourned for 20 minutes. Just before the House was adjourned, a Congress member hurled torn papers at the the Chair.
Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha passes 'The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill'
The Jan Vishwas Bill, introduced by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, has been passed by the Lok Sabha in the monsoon session. An amendment of provisions is being proposed across 42 Acts administered by 19 ministries. The Bill's proposed amendments include the decriminalisation of minor offences on the lines of the Jan Vishwas Bill, rationalisation of monetary penalties and removal of imprisonment accompanied by a penalty payment.
Parliament Monsoon session begins today; 31 bills likely to be taken up
Other important legislations that are expected to be taken up in the Session are the Bill to replace the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023, promulgated in May this year. The ordinance deals with the control of services in Delhi and was promulgated after the Supreme Court verdict on an appeal by the Delhi government.
Govt lists bills on Delhi services ordinance, digital personal data protection for Parliament's Monsoon Session
The government on Thursday listed bills on personal data protection, to amend forest conservation laws and on the contentious ordinance on Delhi services for the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning next week. The Monsoon Session of Parliament begins on July 20 and will continue till August 11.
Legal Metrology Act: What is it and how does it work
India's Legal Metrology Act (LMA) 2009, a law governing weights, measures, and product labeling, has become a deterrent to business due to its vague provisions that lead to rent-seeking by local inspectors. A bill pending in Parliament seeks to decriminalize several provisions of LMA under the Jan Vishwas Bill (JVB) 2022. Still, sections responsible for over 70% of LMA cases remain criminalized and require revision.
Bill to decriminalise minor offences to come up for house nod in Budget session
"We expect the bill to get House approval in the Budget session itself, after the joint parliamentary committee submits its report," said a senior official.
How Jan Vishwas Bill will bury statutes that are not only archaic, but lead to harassment
The Jan Vishwas Bill is just a start. There are several other central Acts which have irrational imprisonment provisions. Eventually, they will also be rationalised. However, any exercise of decriminalisation should also include state laws such as the Excise Act and the land laws.
Jail for doing bad business: Why GoI should reconsider provisions of Jan Vishwas Bill that decriminalise criminals
Why should pharma companies that harm patients or owners of pharmacies who employ unqualified personnel be exempted from prison time? There is no moral justification to exempt pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies from criminal liability, as proposed by the Jan Vishwas Bill.
Border, UCC Bill & VP's remarks main issues in largely uneventful session
A Private Members' Bill on Uniform Civil Code was moved by BJP member Kirori Lal Meena in the Rajya Sabha amid protests by the Opposition which alleged that the government is "testing the waters" on the issue. A Private Members' Bill can become law only if the government endorses it. Meena had listed this Bill several sessions back but was found absent on at least six occasions when his name was announced for moving it.
Piyush Goyal introduces a bill to decriminalise minor offences to promote ease of doing business
"Yet another novelty involved in the proposal is an increase of 10 per cent of the minimum amount of fine and penalty levied, after the expiry of every three years, once the bill becomes a law," according to the statement of objects and reasons. The bill was later referred to a 31-member joint committee of Parliament for scrutiny.
We did not know governance but were not corrupt: AAP's Kumar Vishwas
"If Arvind Kejriwal ran Delhi on a 'good governance' plank without getting the Jan Lokpal Bill passed, I would have been his biggest critic."
Arvind Kejriwal, AAP brass likely to fight Lok Sabha polls to reap Delhi ‘dividend’
Kejriwal and other party brass are likely to contest the LS election on an anti-corruption platform that hopes to ride on a perceived disenchantment with mainstream politics.
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