Parl panel recommends pro-buyer measures in Real Estate Bill

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 22:40

A Parliamentary Committee on Thursday recommended a slew of measures favouring property buyers, which include a three-year jail term or a fine for a defaulting builder under a new law which will now cover projects of 500 sqm or eight flats.

Constitutional status recommended for judge appointment panel

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 00:04

A parliamentary committee has recommended that constitutional status be given to a proposed panel for appointment and transfer of judges of the higher judiciary so that its composition cannot be altered through an ordinary legislation.

2G accused rakes up Gauhati HC order to seek stay on trial

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 20:25

In a related development, Congress leader Sajjan Kumar sought to declare as "illegal" the probe and charge sheets filed by the CBI in a 1984 anti Sikh riots case against him in the wake of the High Court verdict.

JPC report on 2G scam suppresses truth: Raja

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 20:12

Former union minister of telecommunications A. Raja Wednesday urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to return the JPC report on the 2G scam, saying it was partisan and with political overtones.

Parliament panel seeks people`s view on RTI Amendment Bill

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 12:14

A Parliamentary Committee has sought people`s suggestion on RTI Amendment Bill which is aimed at giving immunity to political parties from providing information.

JPC`s Monday meeting put off

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 20:38

The crucial sitting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee slated to be held on Monday to adopt its controversial draft report on 2G scam has been postponed in view of the National Integration Council (NIC) meeting.

Parl Panel seeks suggestion from public on bill to amend anti-graft act

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 09:57

A Parliamentary Committee has sought suggestions from public on a bill aimed at punishing bribe givers.

Two RS members appointed to JPC on 2G, BJP protests

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 21:26

2 Rajya Sabha members were appointed to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G scam amid stiff resistance from BJP which feared "dangerous implications" and stalled proceedings for rest of the day.

TDP for JPC to go into Telangana issue

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 16:02

TDP demanded in Rajya Sabha that a Joint Parliamentary Committee be set up to look into Telangana issue and expressed anguish over the impact of the decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh.

2G: Court fixes Oct 5 for hearing arguments on Swamy's plea

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 12:43

A Delhi court on Saturday fixed October 5 for hearing arguments on a plea by former MP Subramanian Swamy that the written statement given by former Telecom Minister A Raja to the JPC on 2G scam be placed before court.

Pharmaceutical PSUs need to be revived: Parliamentary Panel

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 15:29

A parliamentary committee has suggested revival of pharmaceutical public sector undertakings like HAL and IDPL for large scale production of affordable generic medicines to be provided to common man.

Par panel to look into ways to check cyber porn

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 21:25

A Parliamentary committee has decided to look into the aspect of cyber porn and ways to check it amid complaints that it is "distorting and distressing" the society.