House nod to 16 bills in '24: Govt
The New Indian Express Anantapur|January 02, 2025
The crucial Aircraft Bill and Public Examination Act among the Bills passed by Parliament
PREETHA NAIR @ New Delhi

A TOTAL of 16 Bills, including the Aircraft Bill and Public Examination Act, has been passed by both the Houses of Parliament during 2024, said the ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Tuesday. Apart from these important legislations, two crucial bills – the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the ‘One Nation One Election’ were also introduced and referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny.

In a yearender release published on Tuesday, the ministry said that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, was referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee.

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