Private Members' 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.
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Utilise 729 Private member bill where Brought in 17th Lok Sabha only 2 were discussed since 1970 no PMB has become an act. Significance of PMB - being new legislative idea. Bill for aiding engagement of MPs by Rajkhar check. Upholding right of minority. Way for act was a PMB in 1970. Utilization of Lok Sabha influenced government. Measures needed to strengthen PMBs: Explicit aid to private members for drafting like in UK, US etc. Mandatory discussion of certain % of PMBs. Utility certain hours can is given. Digitalization of process for approval of bills for discussion. Further political will is needed to ensure PMBs. Better coordination between government & MPs can make PMB getting passed easily. Here by every PMB all can clear the complete potential of parliament for Indian democracy.
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Here by every PMB all can clear the complete potential of parliament for Indian democracy.
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Sakshee Mishra
Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges
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