Executive Summary:
This document publishes amendments to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, Fifteenth Edition, as approved by the Lok Sabha. It includes modifications related to evidence gathering by committees, petition signing requirements, and countersigning of petitions. These changes are effective as of the date of publication, August 3, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
Committee Evidence Gathering (Rule 307A):
* Committees may take evidence from experts or interested parties on petitions or representations, either proactively or upon request.
* Committees may use public opinion to inform reports on petitions or representations.
* Witnesses desiring to appear before a Committee must provide sufficient copies of written memoranda for member review before a decision is made on their appearance.
Petition Signing (Rule 162):
* If a petition has multiple signatories, at least one must sign or affix a thumb impression (if illiterate) on the sheet.
* If signatures/thumb impressions are on multiple sheets, the petition's prayer must be repeated at the top of each sheet.
* For online petitions via the Members Portal, the signature or thumb impression of the petitioner may be reflected.
Petition Countersigning (Rule 164):
* Every petition must be countersigned by the presenting member.
* For petitions in Indian languages other than Hindi or English, a Hindi or English translation must also be countersigned.
* Petitions submitted online via the Members Portal are deemed countersigned.
* Members have the option to countersign physical petitions and upload scanned copies.
Impact Analysis:
Members of Lok Sabha:
Impact: Must adhere to new rules for presenting and countersigning petitions, including those submitted online.
Action Required: Familiarize themselves with the updated rules regarding petition signatures, countersigning, and online submission processes.
Lok Sabha Committees:
Impact: Given expanded authority to gather evidence from experts and the public, and updated procedures for witness testimony.
Action Required: Update internal procedures to accommodate the new rules regarding evidence gathering and witness testimony.
Petitioners:
Impact: New rules affect how petitions are signed and submitted, including options for online submission and requirements for multiple signatories.
Action Required: Be aware of updated signing requirements, especially when submitting petitions with multiple signatories or using the online portal.
Key Entities Referenced
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, which approved the amendments to the rules of procedure.
Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha Fifteenth Edition: The official rules governing the proceedings and conduct of business in the Lok Sabha. The notification announces amendments to these rules.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued and the Lok Sabha is located.
Lok Sabha BulletinPart II: A publication containing information related to the proceedings and activities of the Lok Sabha. The amendments were initially published here.
Rule 331: A specific rule within the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, which is referenced as the basis for the announced amendments.
Rule 307A: The new rule inserted after rule 307 regarding evidence from experts and interested parties.
Rule 162: Rule 162 regarding signatures on a petition.
Rule 164: Rule 164 regarding countersigning of a petition.
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LOK SABHA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd August, 2017
No. 12/1/CI/2017.—The following paragraphs published in the Lok Sabha Bulletin-Part II dated
02 August, 2017, are hereby published for general information:—
"No. 5673 Committee Branch-I
Amendments to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business
in Lok Sabha (Fifteenth Edition)
In pursuance of sub-rule (3) of rule 331 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok
Sabha (Fifteenth Edition), the following amendments approved by the Lok Sabha to the said Rules are
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New Rule 307A
1. After rule 307, the following rule shall be inserted, namely:
"Evidence of 307A. (1) The Committee may take evidence of experts or interested parties on the
experts, petitions / representations on their own initiative or on requests made.
interested
parties and
availing of (2) The Committee may also avail of the public opinion to make the report on the
public petitions / representations.
opinion.
The witnesses who express their desire to appear before the Committee
shall supply sufficient number of copies of written memoranda for circulation to the
members of the Committee who may consider the same at their sitting and then
decide whether such witnesses may be called to appear before the Committee.
RULE 162
2. In rule 162, for sub-rule (2), the following shall be substituted, namely :
"(2) Where there is more than one signatory to a petition, at least one person shall sign, or affix
thumb impression if such person is illiterate, on the sheet on which the petition is inscribed.
If signatures or thumb impressions are affixed to more than one sheet, the prayer of the petition shall
be repeated at the head of each sheet. Where the petition is made online through Members’ Portal,
it may reflect the signature or thumb impression of the petitioner, as the case may be”.
RULE 164
3. In rule 164, for sub-rule (1), the following shall be substituted, namely :
“(1) Every petition shall be countersigned by a member presenting it. If a petition is made in any
Indian language other than Hindi or English, its translation in Hindi or English shall also be
countersigned by the member presenting it.
Provided that the petition submitted online through Members’ Portal shall be deemed to be
countersigned by the member.
Provided further that the member may have the option to countersign the petition and upload
a scanned copy thereof.”
ANOOP MISHRA, Secy.-General"
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