Monsoon session of the Legislature set to start today
The Hindu
Session likely to see introduction of eight Bills; BAC to meet and decide about the duration and agenda
The stage is all set for commencement of the monsoon session of the State Legislature from Friday.
The previous session was adjourned on March 26 after the passage of the Appropriation Bill for the current fiscal and the next session of the Legislature should be held within 180 days of the adjournment, falling on September 25. The session is likely to see passage of eight Bills including one relating to an Act to keep a check on the activities of touts duping tourists to the State capital and two more relating to the changes in the Goods and Services Tax that were made since the adjournment of the previous session.
Another Bill relating to reorganisation of certain villages that were merged with the municipal bodies nearby is also expected to be tabled in the session. Two ordinances relating to Housing and setting up of Horticulture University are likely to be replaced by relevant Acts during the session, according to sources.
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