Lok Sabha to take up bills to replace NEET ordinance today

July 19, 2016 08:56

Two bills seeking to replace as many ordinances to keep state boards out of the ambit of uniform medical and dental entrance examination NEET for this year are set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today.

The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2016 and the The Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2016--seeking to amend the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 and the Dentists Act, 1948 to replace the ordinances were slated to be introduced in the lower house on Monday by Health Minister J P Nadda.

But following the demise of sitting BJP MP Dalpat Singh Paraste in June, the proceedings of the House were adjourned for the day as a mark of respect. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs S S Ahluwalia was also to table copies of the two ordinances in the House.

While an ordinance has a life of six months, it should be passed as a bill within 42 days (6 weeks) from the day a Parliament session commences to prevent it from lapsing.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Despite wars in Europe and West Asia, oil shock fears yet to materialise

The oil industry experienced three upheavals between 1973 and 1991, which seem to be etched in the memory of the industry's decision makers. Naturally, at the sign of a new crisis, the decision makers like to dip into those tumultuous...

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Inconsistent SRH take on LSG in push for play-offs spot

5th accused in Salman Khan house firing case arrested

Two motorcycle-borne persons opened fire outside Khan's residence at the Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai's Bandra area on April 14 and fled from the spot.

Ex-Cong leader Radhika Khera, actor Shekhar Suman join BJP

Both Khera and Suman joined the saffron at its headquarters in Delhi in the presence of senior leaders, including BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde and national media department in-charge Anil Baluni.

Is Altaf Bukhari Playing BJP Game In J-K?

'The Congress backstabbed us and the BJP frontstabbed us.' 'This is the only difference between the two parties.'