Govt plans to table 8 new bills in House

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.

- Saubhadra Chatterji

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. It will 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, who is facing corruption charges.

The Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2025 will aim to provide for the declaration, preservation, protection and maintenance of geoheritage sites and geo-relics of national importance for “geological studies, education, research, spreading awareness and facilitating tourism”, the bulletin said.