The winter session of parliament is scheduled to be held between November 25-December 20, 2024. There will be a total of 19 sittings.
Eleven pending Bills have been listed for consideration and passing. Five Bills have been listed for introduction, consideration and passing. These are listed below:
Bills listed for introduction, consideration and passing
| Short Title | Key Objective |
| Ports and Shipping | |
| The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 | Seeks to provide for development of shipping and ensure compliance with obligation under international treaties |
| The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 | Seeks to promote coastal trade and encourage the participation of Indian vessels for national security and commercial needs |
| The Indian Ports Bill, 2024 | Seeks to provide for measures to secure conservation of ports, security and pollution control at ports in line with obligations under international treaties |
| Law | |
| The Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Seeks to amend the Punjab Courts Act, 1918, to enhance the pecuniary appellate jurisdiction of Delhi district courts from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 20 lakh |
| Education | |
| The Rashtriva Sahkari Vishwavidyalaya Bill, 2024 | To establish the Rashtriva Sahkari Vishwavidvalava |
Bills listed for consideration and passing
| Short Title | Key Objectives | Introduced on | Status |
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| The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Amends the Waqf Act, 1995, to allow for non-Muslims members in the Central Wag Council and Waqf Boards, revoke the finality of Waqf Tribunal decisions, and grant Collectors the power to conduct surveys of waqf properties. | August 8, 2024 | Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee |
| The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 Repeals the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923. | Repeals the The Mussalman Wakf Act | August 8, 2024 |
Pending in Lok Sabha
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| The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 | Provides for creation of Urban Disaster Management Authorities in cities and for formation of State Disaster Response. Forces at the state level. | August 1, 2024 |
Pending in Lok Sabha
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| The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill,2024 | Reserves seats in the Goa Legislative Assembly for Scheduled Tribes. | August 5, 2024 |
Pending in Lok Sabha
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The Bharativa Vayuvan Vidhevak, 2024 |
Replaces the Aircraft Act, 1934, which regulates the civil aviation sector. Retains Lok Sabha | July 31, 2024 |
Passed by Lok Sabha,
Pending in Rajya Sabha |
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The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 |
Repeals the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 and incorporates the provisions of the Lok Sabha 1905 Act into the Railways Act, 1989. | Aug 9, 2024 |
Pending in Lok Sabha
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The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 |
Replaces the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, which provides for the rights and liabilities attached to goods transported via sea. Bill retains all provisions of the Act. |
Aug 9, 2024 |
Pending in Lok Sabha
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The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024 |
Replaces the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856, which provides for a legal framework for issuance of bills of lading, a document issued by a freight carrier to a shipper. Retains almost all the provisions of the Act. |
Aug 9, 2024 |
Pending in Lok Sabha
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The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 |
Expands the definition of mineral oils, introduces petroleum leases, and decriminalises some offences. |
Aug 5, 2024 |
Pending in Rajya Sabha.
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The Boilers Bill, 2024 |
Replaces the Boilers Act, 1923, which provides for the regulation and safe operation of boilers. Bill retains all provisions of the Act. |
Aug 5, 2024 |
Pending in Rajya Sabha.
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The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 |
Amends different banking laws to alter the tenure of directors of co-operative banks, and expand provisions for the settlement of unclaimed amounts. |
Aug 9, 2024 |
Pending in Lok Sabha.
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Sources: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Bulletins dated November 6 and November 20, 2024; PRS.
This article first appeared on PRS Legislative Research.