Rajasthan State PCS

• 21 Sep 2022

The Rajasthan Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022

Why In News?

• On September 20, 2022, the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passed the Rajasthan Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 by voice vote. The Bill was introduced in the House by Cooperation Minister Anjana Udayalal.

Key Points

• After discussing the bill, the Cooperative Minister, while highlighting its objectives and reasons, said that in the amended bill, with a view to ensure the participation of long-serving and experienced members for the efficient working of cooperative societies, section 28 of the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 2001. Sub-section (7-A) of the said Act has been omitted.
• It may be mentioned that the existing sub-section (7-A) of section 28 of the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 2001 (Act No. 16 of 2002) provided that no person shall be eligible for election as a member of the society. , if he has been elected or co-opted as a member of the society of the same society for two consecutive terms after the commencement of the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No. 11 of 2016), unless such A period of five years has not elapsed from the date of expiry of his second term as a member of the Committee.
• Earlier, the motion to publicize the bill by the members was rejected by the House by voice vote.

The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Emoluments and Pension of Officers and Members) (Amendment) Bill, 2022

Why In News?

• On 20 September 2022, the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passed the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Emoluments and Pension of Officers and Members) (Amendment) Bill, 2022 by voice vote.

Key Points

• Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Kumar Dhariwal introduced the bill in the House.
• After this amendment, the former members of Rajasthan will be able to get reimbursement of actual fare for traveling abroad in any class in rail, aircraft, ship or steamer, but approval from the Speaker of the Assembly will be necessary for such travel. Earlier this facility was available only for travel within the territory of India.
• Earlier, the motion to publicize the bill by the members was rejected by the House by voice vote.