Bill is likely to be introduced in the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament. If passed, L-G will have more say on a matter that has seen AAP govt taking legal recourse earlier.
Vetted by law & justice ministry & initiated by interior ministry, the draft bill has been sent to federal cabinet for approval. There is also provision of fine up to Rs 1 million.
The bill seeks to amend section 42 of the Electricity Act to facilitate non-discriminatory open access to the distribution network of a distribution licensee.
The petition said the 'impugned' Act abrogate the 'principle of judicial independence' and its passage is a deliberate attempt to legislatively override court judgement.
The bill seeks to replace an ordinance cleared by the Cabinet on 6 April. The ordinance had stated that the pandemic has shown the importance of expeditious relief and assistance.
Ventures by Japan, South Korea and Taiwan illustrate how the race for REE security is accelerating, powered by both geopolitical tension and industrial strategy.
ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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