New Delhi, Aug 9:
The much-hyped Lokpal Bill could be tabled in the Rajya
Sabha in the ongoing monsoon session if a parliamentary panel looking
into the legislation gives its report before the end of the session, the
Government said today.
“I am told that the select
committee could probably give its report on Lokpal Bill by September 3.
If it happens, we will bring the Bill,” Parliamentary Affairs Minister
Pawan Kumar Bansal told reporters here.
He said a
total of 118 bills of the Government were in various stages and much
would depend on the recommendations of the standing committees and the
time available for their introduction or tabling in either House of
Parliament.
The Lokpal Bill was passed in Lok Sabha
during the winter session last year. It was referred to a Rajya Sabha
select committee after several Opposition members moved various
amendments to the legislation.
The select committee
has so far taken the views of Department of Personnel and Training, Law
Ministry and CBI on the proposed amendments.
Source : http://www.thehindubusinessline.com
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