The winter session of Parliament gets under way on Tuesday. Following are some of the important bills expected to come up during the month-long sitting
Lokpal Bill, 2011
The bill aims to set up an anti-graft ombudsman to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries. Anna Hazare, who has gone on fast twice this year for a strong Lokpal bill, has threatened to resume his protest if the bill is not passed in the winter session
Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2010
The bill aims to lay down judicial standards and establish a mechanism for dealing with complaints of misbehaviour or incapacity of a judge of the Supreme Court or a high court. It also aims to make provisions for declaration of assets and liabilities by the judges
Seeds Bill, 2004
The bill aims to provide for regulating the quality of seeds for sale, import and export and to facilitate production and supply of seeds of quality.
The bill faces opposition from the Left parties, the Samajwadi Party and the Telugu Desam Party besides farmers’ lobbies who allege it favours MNCs involved in the marketing of seeds
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill, 2011
The bill aims to establish a statutory Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to promote old age income security by establishing, developing and regulating pension funds and to protect the interests of subscribers to schemes of pension funds.
The union cabinet recently allowed 26% FDI in pension fund.
The Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill, 2010, as passed by Rajya Sabha
The bill, seeking 33% reservation for women in parliament and state legislative bodies, was passed in the Rajya Sabha last year amid high drama that saw suspension of seven members who violently disrupted the house proceedings.
However, it was not passed by the Lok Sabha due to opposition from the Yadav trio — SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad (Yadav) and Janata Dal(U) chief Sharad Yadav, who seek quota for Dalit, backward caste and minority community women within it
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