Food Bill: Law Ministry wants proper mechanism to be in place

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 13:41

Amid talk of an ordinance on the Food Security Bill, the Law Ministry has warned that without putting a proper mechanism in place to distribute foodgrains, a law should not be implemented.

Kapil Sibal gets Law Ministry, CP Joshi takes over Railways

Last Updated: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 13:55

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal has been allotted the additional charge of the Law Ministry.

India raises concern over Saudi's new labour policy

Last Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013, 20:27

India Friday raised its concern with Saudi Arabia over its policy of reserving 10 per cent jobs for locals, a decision which will hit over 3 lakh low- and semi-skilled workers from India with a sizable number coming from Kerala.

Govt revises Food bill, sends to Law Min for vetting

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 16:32

Government has revised the Food bill and now proposes to give legal right to over 5 kg of foodgrains at Rs 1-3 per kg per month to about 70 per cent of the population.

Saudi Arabia to allow women to work in pharmacies

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 11:31

Saudi Labor Minister Adel Faqih announced on the weekend that women will soon be allowed to work in pharmacies, a job held only by men so far, media reports said.

Gang-rape aftermath: Centre pushing for fast track courts

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 18:49

In the wake of last month`s gang-rape in Delhi, the Law Ministry is pushing for early setting up of fast track courts across the country.

Coal Min to consult Law Min on giving back five blocks

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 15:22

The Coal Ministry on Wednesday said it will take a call on giving back five de-allocated coal blocks to PSUs, including NTPC, after consultations with the Law Ministry.

Parl panel asks Law Ministry to give final view on Lokpal Bill

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 16:38

A Parliamentary committee has asked the Law Ministry to give its final view on whether Parliament has the power to pass the Lokpal Bill.

DoT can ask mobile companies to end 3G roaming pacts: Law Ministry

Last Updated: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 20:00

The Law Ministry has opined that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) can ask mobile phone service providers to stop their present 3G roaming pacts.

Lokpal: Law Min against power to file chargesheet without sanction

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 14:02

The Law Ministry has opposed a provision in the Lokpal Bill which gives the ombudsman power to file charge sheet against a public servant without sanction.

Fake docs: Law Min orders probe against Jt Secy

Last Updated: Monday, July 23, 2012, 20:32

Law Ministry ordered an internal probe against one of its Joint Secretaries for allegedly approaching the CVO of HRD Ministry to scuttle a probe.

DoT to seek Law Ministry's view in TTSL-Idea issue

Last Updated: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 13:44

Telecom Ministry will seek an opinion from the Law Ministry on the alleged violation of licence conditions by Tata Group after it gets a report from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).