Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the All Parties Leaders meeting here today. Leaders from all major political parties were present on this occasion and they put forth their views on the upcoming session of Parliament.In his remarks, Prime Minister observed that this session of the Parliament will be a special occasion for it will mark the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha and expressed his happiness that special events and activities were being planned to mark this occasion. Prime Minister emphasized that the 250th session of the Upper House provided a unique opportunity for highlighting the unique strengths of the Indian Parliament as well as the Indian Constitution, in providing an overarching framework of governance institutions for a diverse country like India. The backdrop of the session being held as India celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi also made it a unique and special occasion.Prime Minister, while responding to specific issues raised by the representatives of various political parties said that the Government would work together with all parties in a constructive manner to address pending legislations and frame policy solutions for specific issues related to environment and pollution, the economy, the agricultural sector and farmers, and the rights of women, youth and the less privileged sections of society.Prime Minister also complemented the Presiding officers of the two Houses for smooth running of the last session of Parliament and observed that this had helped to create a positive impact amongst the people about the functioning of the legislative arm of Government. In this regard, Prime Minister made a particular mention of the energetic participation by first term members of Parliament on discussions related to diverse issues and expressed the hope that constructive engagement between the Treasury and opposition benches will make the present session a successful and productive one.
Briefing the media persons after the meeting,Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshisaid that the Government is always ready to discuss on the floor of the both the Houses of Parliament, any issue as permitted under Rules of Procedure and sought the co-operation of all the party for the smooth functioning of the House.Giving details about the ensuing Winter Session, Shri Joshi informed that The Winter Session, 2019 of Parliament is scheduled to be held from Monday, the 18thNovember, 2019, and subject to exigencies of Government Business, the Session may conclude on Friday, the 13th December, 2019.He informed that 27 Bills will be taken up for introduction, consideration and passing. Shri Joshi also informed that two Bills replacing Ordinances namely (i) the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Ordinance, 2019 and (ii) the Taxation of Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 are required to be passed during the ensuing Winter Session.The Session will provide a total of 20 sittings spread over a period of 26 days including four Private Members’ days.The Minister added thatin the meeting with Secretaries/ Senior Officers of various Ministries/ Departments held on 5thNovember, 2019, certain items were identified for being taken up during the ensuing Winter Session and based on the feedback tentatively 47* items have been identified for being taken up during the Winter Session, 2019. (*46 Legislative and 01 Financial items). Some important pending legislations in the Houses required to be considered and passed during the Session are (i) The National Institute of Design (Amendment) Bill, 2019; (ii) The Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019; (iii) The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019; (iv) The InterState River Water Disputes (Amendment), Bill, 2019; (v) The Dam Safety Bill, 2019; (vi) The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019; (vii) The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019; (viii) The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2019; and (ix) The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019.Some important new Bills likely to be introduced, considered and passed during this session apart from the 2 Bills replacing Ordinances are (i) The Pesticides Management Bill, 2019; (ii) The Insolvency & Bankruptcy (Second) Amendment Bill, 2019; (iii) The International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019; (iv) The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2019; (v) The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019; (vi) The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019; and (vii) The Arms Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Besides Legislative items, 1 financial item relating to First Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2019-20 is required to be discussed and passed during the Session.Shri Joshi also informed that a function would be held in the Central Hall, Parliament House to commemorate the 70 years of adoption of the Constitution on 26th November 2019. Hon’ble President, Hon’ble Vice President, Hon’ble Prime Minister and Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha will address members of both Houses of Parliament assembled together.The all-party meeting was attended by the Union Minister for Home Affairs Shri Amit Shah, the Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot, the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal andthe Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and External Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan, along with other leaders.The leaders of the Political parties raiseda number of issues during the meeting. A consensus across emerged across party lines to ensuring smooth functioning of the Parliament without disruptions and deadlocks which may be resolved through constructive discussions in both the Houses.Items of Government Business Identified for being taken up in both the Houses of Parliament during ensuing Winter Session, 2019
Bills for Introduction, Consideration and Passing
1. The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (To replace Ordinance);
2. The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Sale,
3. Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Bill, 2019. (To replace Ordinance);
The Pesticides Management Bill, 2019;
4. The Multi State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2019;
5. The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2019;
6. The Companies (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019;
7. The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2019;
8. The Insolvency & Bankruptcy (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019;
9. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2019;
10. The Anti Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019;
11. The International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019;
12. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2019;
13. The Healthcare Service Personnel and Clinical Establishments (Prohibition of violence and damage to property) Bill, 2019;
14. The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2019;
15. The National Police University Bill, 2019;
16. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019;
17. The Disaster Management (First Amendment) Bill, 2019;
18. The National River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection & Management) Bill, 2019;
19. The Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019;
20. The Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2019;
21. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (--- Amendment) Bill, 2019;
22. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill, 2019;
23. The Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019;
24. The Central Sanskrit University Bill, 2019;
25. The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019;
26. The Maintenance & Welfare of parents & Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019;
27. The Arms Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
Bills for Consideration and Passing
(A) Bills pending in Lok Sabha
1. The National Institute of Design (Amendment) Bill, 2019 as passed by Rajya Sabha;
2. The Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019
(B) Bills pending in Rajya Sabha
1. The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 as passed by Lok Sabha;
2. The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment), Bill, 2019 as passed by Lok Sabha;
3. The Dam Safety Bill, 2019 as passed by Lok Sabha;
4. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019 as passed by Lok Sabha;
5. The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment) Bill, 2019 as passed by Lok Sabha.
6. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2019;
7. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019;
8. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCIM) Bill, 2019;
9. The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) Bill, 2019; and
10. The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019.
III - Financial Business
1. First Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants (including Railways) for 2019-20
Bills for Withdrawal In Rajya Sabha
1. The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 1987;
2. The Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy Pharmacy Bill, 2005;
3. The Pesticides Management Bill, 2008;
4. The National Commission for Human Resources for Health Bill, 2011;
5. The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2013;
6. The International Financial Services Centres Authority Bill, 2019; and
7. The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019