Govt plans to table 8 new bills

The Narendra Modi government plans to seek Parliament’s approval for the income tax bill and introduce eight new legislation in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, including a bill for “ethical practices” in sport through good governance and another for preservation for geo-heritage sites, an internal bulletin of the Lok Sabha said on Tuesday.

- SaubhadraChatteji

A total of 12 bills, including some which have been already introduced and others pending before parliamentary panels, are part of the government's legislative business for the monsoon session starting July 21. Itwill end on ‘August 21.

The government will seek the approval of both Houses for the extension of President's Rule in ‘Manipur, imposed through a proclamation issued by the President on February 13, 2025. Parliament might also see an impeachment motion against sitting high court judge, justice Yashwant Varma, whois facing corruption charges.