The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Monday passed five key government bills by voice vote after discussions in the House, strengthening provisions related to fire safety services, regulation of education department postings, GST amendments, urban planning and anti-defection rules for local bodies.
The bills were introduced in the House on March 6 during the ongoing budget session and were taken up for consideration and passage on Monday.
Among the major legislations, Home Minister Mama Natung moved the Arunachal Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Bill, which seeks to ensure the maintenance and effective functioning of fire and emergency services in the state.
The proposed legislation aims to strengthen fire prevention and safety measures in different types of buildings and premises while enhancing the preparedness of emergency response mechanisms across the state.
Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona introduced the Arunachal Pradesh Transfer and Posting of Employees of Education Department (Regulation and Management) Bill.
The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework for regulating the transfer and posting of both teaching and non-teaching staff within the education department. The objective is to ensure transparency, improve administrative efficiency and enable better management of human resources in the sector.
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Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also introduced the Arunachal Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, which was subsequently passed by the House.
Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja introduced the Arunachal Pradesh Urban and Country Planning Bill, which seeks amendments to the existing legislation governing urban development and planning in the state. The changes are aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework and improving urban planning mechanisms.
Similarly, Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing moved the Arunachal Pradesh Local Authorities (Prohibition of Defection) (Amendment) Bill to amend the Local Authorities (Prohibition of Defection) Act, 2003. The amendment is intended to strengthen provisions related to anti-defection rules in local bodies.
After detailed discussions on the proposed legislations, members of the Assembly passed all five bills by voice vote, marking a significant legislative development during the ongoing budget session.
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