In the lines of NRC of Assam, the Nagaland government has decided to set up Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN). The RIIN is aimed at preparing a master list of all indigenous peoples. It is being prepared to stop the issuance of fake indigenous inhabitant certificates. The exercise will be conducted through an… Continue reading Nagaland to initiate its own version of NRC from July 10
Category: Polity
Most see free legal aid as last-ditch option: report
A study from National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) has found that people don’t have faith over the services of legal aid counsel (LAC) under the free legal aid services due to a variety of factors. According to the study, 75% of the surveyed beneficiaries opted for free legal aid service due to the dearth of… Continue reading Most see free legal aid as last-ditch option: report
Need to reduce centrally sponsored schemes to improve spending: N K Singh
The Fifteenth Finance Commission Chairman N K Singh has said the number of centrally sponsored schemes currently exceeds 150 that needs to be reduced for better spending as revenue buoyancy in indirect taxes remains weak. Centrally Sponsored Schemes(CSS) are schemes that are implemented by state governments of India but are largely funded by the Central… Continue reading Need to reduce centrally sponsored schemes to improve spending: N K Singh
Motion of Thanks to President address passed by Parliament
A Motion of Thanks to President for his address to the joint sitting of Parliament has been passed by both the Houses. President’s Address and Motion of Thanks are governed by Articles 86 (1) and 87(1) of the Constitution and Rules 16 to 24 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok… Continue reading Motion of Thanks to President address passed by Parliament
CAT stays dismissal of two tax officials; govt transfers judicial member of tribunal
The Central Administrative Tribunal(CAT) has stayed the sacking of two of the 15 senior tax officials who were compulsorily retired over charges of corruption and inefficiency. Recently,the Central Government had compulsorily retired 15 senior customs and central excise officials. The orders issued by the Finance Ministry had invoked rule 56(j) of the Fundamental Rules.Rule 56… Continue reading CAT stays dismissal of two tax officials; govt transfers judicial member of tribunal
Bombay High Court upholds reservation for Maratha community
The Bombay High Court has upheld the Maharashtra government’s decision to provide reservation to the Maratha community under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act,2018. But the court reduced the 16% quota granted to the community to 12% in education and 13% in jobs as recommended by the State Backward Classes Commission(SBCC). The court… Continue reading Bombay High Court upholds reservation for Maratha community
NEC to hold plenary session in Guwahati on Aug 3 & 4
Union Home Minister will chair the two-day Plenary meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) at Guwahati,Assam. The meeting will be co-chaired by Union Minister for Development of North-Eastern Region and will be attended by the Governors and Chief Ministers of all the eight States of the North Eastern region. North Eastern Council (NEC) was… Continue reading NEC to hold plenary session in Guwahati on Aug 3 & 4
This Word Means: Constructive Vote Of No-confidence
In the debate over simultaneous elections,one question being raised is what happens to the common cycle if any one of these simultaneously elected legislatures is brought down by a no-confidence motion. The ruling BJD in Odisha has proposed constructive vote of no-confidence as a solution.It is followed in Germany.This was also recommended by the Law… Continue reading This Word Means: Constructive Vote Of No-confidence
Bombay HC notice to newly-appointed Cabinet ministers
The Bombay High Court has issued notices to the ministers who were appointed in the Maharashtra cabinet on a plea challenging their appointment. The petitioner has said that they were appointed ministers despite the fact that they are disqualified on the ground of defection as per Schedule X and Article 191(2) of the Indian Constitution.… Continue reading Bombay HC notice to newly-appointed Cabinet ministers
Aadhaar Bill introduced amid Opposition protests
Union law minister has introduced the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha.The bill will now replace an ordinance issued in March,2019. The bill envisages strengthening of the Aadhaar Act as per the directions of the Supreme Court and recommendations of Justice B.N.Srikrishna. The bill says that no individual will be… Continue reading Aadhaar Bill introduced amid Opposition protests
