Government urges political parties to let Parliament function smoothly

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New Delhi, Feb 19: Amid potential ruckus during the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament from the opposition parties over issues like the chopper deal scam, price rise and hanging of Afzal Guru, the government on Tuesday urged all political parties to ensure it functions smoothly.

“I urged all the parties that members come not to obstruct parliament but to ensure it works,” said Parliamentary Affairs minister Kamal Nath.

He also sated that the government is open for a Join Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe in the AgustaWestland deal for 12 VVIP choppers.

The budget Session of parliament will starts on Feb uary 21.

Following are the important Bills, the government will set to bring to be discussed on floor during this session: –

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013

The Securities and Exchange of Board of India (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013

The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies Ordinance, 2013

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013

The Agricultural Bio-Security Bill, 2013

The North Eastern Council (Amendment) Bill, 2013

The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2013

The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2013 – India-Bangladesh Land Boundary

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2013

The Regional Rural Banks (Amendment) Bill, 2013

The Employment Exchanges (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Amendment Bill, 2013

The Companies Bill, 2012 as passed by Lok Sabha

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)

The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2012 as passed by Lok Sabha 10.

The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010

(ANI)