The Parliament Budget Session resumes today, following a week of vigorous debates between the opposition and the ruling parties. Several crucial bills are scheduled for discussion.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Appropriation Bill and the Finance Bill in the Lok Sabha, which are central to the ongoing fiscal policies.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce legislation to revise the representation of Scheduled Tribes in Goa’s Assembly constituencies. This move is expected to generate significant debate.

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Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will unveil the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha on August 6, 2024.

Additionally, unconfirmed reports suggest that the government might propose amendments to the Waqf Act. These proposed changes could potentially limit the Waqf Board’s authority to designate properties and introduce mandatory verification for property claims.

However, the government has not yet confirmed these reports or updated the legislative agenda since the session began.

Sources indicate that these proposed amendments are in response to demands from the Muslim community. The Waqf Act of 1995, originally expanded by the Congress government in 2013, regulates assets designated for religious or charitable purposes under Muslim law.

The anticipated changes would aim to enhance women’s representation on the Central Waqf Council and state boards, introduce measures for property monitoring with district magistrates, and address delays in property surveying.

In the Rajya Sabha, opposition members are expected to focus on the functioning of several ministries, including Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, New and Renewable Energy, and Cooperation.

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