Mining law amendment barring states from levying taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land is reform in the right direction. The current tax regime has made mining operations commercially unviable. The changes will bring in uniformity and boost the sector that has lagged, contributing less than 2% to India’s GDP.
Ex-judge’s indictment by LS enquiry panel deepens worry. Crucial questions are unanswered
Unaccounted cash found at former judge Yashwant Varma’s residence shook public faith. His indictment by Lok Sabha enquiry panel deepens the worry. Many crucial questions remain unanswered – who owned the cash, who was it meant for? Only a criminal probe could have revealed the truth; a disciplinary enquiry isn’t enough.
Modi govt should refer FCRA Amendment Bill to a parliamentary committee for scrutiny
While it’s good that India’s envoy to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra has addressed the global apprehensions over FCRA, it would’ve been better for these to be debated in parliamentary committees and public. There’s still time to refer it to a parliamentary committee for scrutiny. Modi government should do so.