BILLS PASSED IN LOK SABHA / RAJYA SABHA IN 2024
BILLS PASSED IN LOK SABHA / RAJYA SABHA IN 2024
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024
This Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on February 5, 2024.
Purpose: To curb paper leaks, malpractices as well as organised malpractices in recruitment examinations like UPSC, SSC etc and entrance tests such as NEET, JEE and CUET.
Provisions:
(i) A punishment of a minimum of three to five years of imprisonment to curb cheating
(ii) Those involved in organised crimes of cheating will face five to 10 years of imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore.
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill 2024
It was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 5, 2024.
Reference Bill: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Purpose: The Act establishes the central and state pollution control boards (CPCB and SPCBs) to prevent and control water pollution.
Provisions: This Bill decriminalises several violations, and imposes penalties.
Implementation: The Bill is initially implemented in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the union territories. Other states may pass resolutions to extend its applicability to their states.
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 5, 2024.
Reference Bills: The Bill amends the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Odisha.
Purpose: Main purpose of the act is to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, to provide for Special Courts for the trial of such offences and for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Amendments: Communities Added to the list of Scheduled Tribes :-
The Bill adds following communities to the list of Scheduled Tribes in Odisha : (i) Muka Dora, Mooka Dora, Nuka Dora, Nooka Dora (for districts of Koraput, Nowrangapur, Rayagada, and Malkangiri), and (ii) Konda Reddy, Konda Reddi.
• Certain Communities Moved from list of Scheduled Castes to Scheduled Tribes :-
The Bill removes Tamadia and Tamudia communities from the list of Scheduled Castes in Odisha, and instead adds them to the list of Scheduled Tribes.
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 5, 2024.
Earlier Reference: This Bill seeks to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, in relation to Andhra Pradesh. The Order lists the tribes deemed to be Scheduled Tribes in states and union territories.
Amendment: The Bill adds the following to the list of Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh: - (i) Bondo Porja , (ii) Khond Porja & (iii) Konda Savaras
The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024 passed by the Parliament,
Purpose: To incorporate Valmiki community as a synonym of Chura, Balmiki, Bhangi, and Mehtar communities in the list of Scheduled Castes in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Purpose: This bill includes ‘Pahari Ethnic Group, Paddari Tribe, Koli and Gadda Brahmin’ communities in the list of STs of UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier Reference: Amendment: The Constitution (Jammu & Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989 with respect to the UT of J&K. Earlier, the Bill had been passed by the Lok Sabha on 6th February 2024.
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024
This bill was passed by the Lower House on 09 August 25 and Rajya Sabha on 05 December 2024
Earlier Reference: The passed the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024, which replaces the Aircraft Act, 1934.
Purpose: The Act regulates activities related to aircrafts including manufacturing, possession, use, and trade. The Bill retains these provisions and also provides for regulation of aircraft design.
