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In a display of rare bipartisan unity, the Gujarat assembly unanimously passed two significant bills on Wednesday: the Gujarat Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control (Revival of Operation and Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences (Amendment) Bill, 2024. 

 

This collaborative effort saw even the main opposition Congress extending its support to both bills, signaling a shared commitment to legislative progress and governance.

 

Health Minister Rushikesh Patel took the floor to introduce the Gujarat Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control (Revival of Operation and Amendment) Bill, 2024. Patel elucidated the historical backdrop of the legislation, tracing its origins back to 1947 and highlighting its subsequent extensions over the years. 

 

The bill aims to revive the provisions of the act, which ceased operation on March 31, 2021, thereby offering legal recourse for disputes arising between 2021 and 2024. Patel underscored that the revived act would remain effective for five years, from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2026, providing stability and legal clarity in the rental and hospitality sectors.

 

Transitioning to the Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences (Amendment) Bill, Patel outlined its objective of enhancing systematic teaching, training, and research in transplantation and allied sciences. 

 

The proposed amendment seeks to streamline the governance structure of the university by eliminating the post of pro-chancellor and ensuring the Gujarat Governor's presence at convocations as the chancellor. 

 

Moreover, the amendment designates the vice-chancellor as the ex-officio director of the institute, thereby optimizing administrative efficiency and operational coherence within the institution.

 

The unanimous passage of these bills underscores the assembly's unwavering commitment to addressing crucial legislative matters that impact the state's governance and academic landscape. 

 

With bipartisan support, these bills pave the way for enhanced regulatory frameworks in rent control and transplantation sciences education, reflecting the assembly's proactive stance towards legislative reforms and societal welfare. 

 

Such collaborative efforts exemplify the spirit of democratic governance and collective responsibility in advancing the interests of Gujarat's citizens and institutions.