State FMs to meet on Sep 15 to finalise model GST legislations

Last Updated: Sunday, September 13, 2015, 12:04

"The September 15 meeting of the Empowered Committee will discuss the model draft legislations that will be needed for implementing GST," an official said.

Due to Parl session washout, Indian economy couldn't achieve expected boom: Rajnath

Last Updated: Saturday, August 22, 2015, 23:40

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday termed as "painful" washout of monsoon session of Parliament and said due to which important legislations could not be passed and expected boom in economy could not be achieved.

CCI mulls 'competition assessment' of economic legislations

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 12:43

Seeking to ensure a level-playing field in economic activities across sectors, anti-trust regulator CCI plans to carry out "competition assessment" of all upcoming economic legislations, both at the Centre and state levels.

Insurance sector to get lot of foreign investment: Jaitley

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 19:24

With the passage of three key economic legislations in Parliament, Finance Minster Arun Jaitley on Friday exuded confidence that the insurance sector is expected to get a lot of foreign investment.

Opposition tried to create hurdles in passing pro-people bills: Rahul

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 20:02

Rahul Gandhi attacked the Opposition for "creating hurdles at every step" for the UPA government in bringing pro-people legislations.

Delays in legislations in non-Cong states: Jaitley

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 15:53

Non-Congress ruled states were facing delays in getting legislations enacted as some bills were pending with the Governors, Arun Jaitley said.

16 economic legislations in coming Parl session

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 20:52

The bills are considered important for the next gen reforms and the government has been making requests to the Parl panel to complete the work.

PM appeals to parties to help pass key economic legislations

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 21:14

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday appealed to political parties across the spectrum to work together to ensure passage of important economic legislations in Parliament and to maintain a growth path which will see GDP rate of 9 percent.