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.
Dice have been found dating to the Bronze Age in various Harappan sites in present-day northwest India and throughout Pakistan. And it’s very possible that some had female owners.
In 2024-25, India exported $387.54 bn worth of services, against imports of $198.14 bn, earning all-time high surplus of $189.40 bn. This offset 2/3rd of goods trade deficit.
This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.
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