In May this year, in yet another twist, the controversial Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill was referred to the select committee of the Rajya Sabha, further delaying the setting up of the anti-graft ombudsman which has been hanging fire for 42 years.
The bill, on which the debate had remained inconclusive in the Rajya Sabha during the last winter session, was referred to the select committee through a motion soon after minister of state for personnel V Narayanasamy moved it for consideration and passage.
As many as 31 bills, including those on forward contracts, banking laws, whistleblowers and women's reservation, are listed in the session as also the Prevention of Bribery of Foreign Public Officials bill.
Replying to a question, he said the Insurance Bill and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill do not figure in the agenda.
He said 118 bills have been pending at one stage or other.
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