Question 3Bring out, suggestGS2GS2
Private Member's Bills (PMBs) seldom become law in India, yet they are an important aspect of parliamentary democracy. Bring out their significance and suggest steps to strengthen the PMB process. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Only 14 private members bill have become law of which the last was passed in 1970, highlighting the dwindling of PMBs.
21 words
Main Body
Significance of PMB:
1Bring issues not receiving attention
eg: Muslim Wakf Act in 1950s
2Push for debates on sensitive issues
eg: 2021: PMB to amend preamble
3Reformative legislations
eg: Rights to Transgenders bill 2014 inspired the 2019 act by government
4Bring diversity in perspectives
5Alternate policy possibilities
6Represent bipartisanship on issues
eg: SC (jurisdiction enlargement) Art 1970
Steps to make PMB effective:
1Number of parliamentary committee on PMB to be increased
2Opposition to set agenda for few days (UK model)
3Drafting support by parliamentary secretariat
4Earmarked time for PMB -> amend LS/RS rules
103 words2 paragraphs
Conclusion
These are crucial to uplift the 'temple of democracy' to be more effective.
13 words
Topper
Bipul Gupta
AIR 1032025
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges
Conduct of Business
Private Member's Bills
Writing Stats
137
Total words
2
Paragraphs
structured, point-wise with examples
Tone