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Mint
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Monsoon session of Delhi Assembly from August 4: School fee regulation bill on agenda—Here's what else to expect
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on July 28 issued an order for commencing the Monsoon session of Delhi Assembly from 4 August, which will be the first for Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government after forming the government in February this year. The school fee regulation bill is on the agenda when it begins. 'In exercise of the power conferred upon me by Section 6(1) of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 (Central Act No.1 of 1992), I, hereby summon the Third Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to meet at Assembly Hall, Old Secretariat, on Monday, the August 4, 2025 at 2 p.m," he stated. The session will run for five days. It will shift to digital, with completely paper-less rollout under the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), according to officials. For that, a three-day practical training programme for MLAs kicked off on Monday, July 21, at the Vidhan Sabha Complex. A total of 18 computer systems have been installed for the sessions, with expert trainers from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs guiding legislators from July 21 to 23. The NeVA initiative is moving forward consistently and is anticipated to be finalised before the monsoon session starts. This will greatly improve the digital transformation of legislative operations, allowing smooth electronic access to parliamentary sessions and official records. 2. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) govt in Delhi will likely to introduce important bills and policies. One of which is Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025, officials said. The Cabinet-approved ordinance from April 29 introduces stringent penalties for schools that arbitrarily hike fees, including the potential loss of the right to propose future fee revisions. For a first offense, schools may be fined between ₹ 1 lakh and ₹ 5 lakh, while repeat violations carry increased fines ranging from ₹ 2 lakh to Rs10 lakh. If a school fails to refund the fees within the designated timeframe, the ordinance mandates that the fine will double after 20 days, triple after 40 days, and continue to rise with every additional 20-day delay. The draft also targets individuals involved in repeated violations, barring them from holding official positions within the school management. Furthermore, school management may lose their privilege to propose fee revisions going forward. 3. 'We will highlight achievements of the government in the House and raise issues related to people's welfare,' Abhay Verma, the chief whip of the ruling party, stated. Meanwhile, Aam Admi Party (AAP) MLA Atishi mentioned the parents of school children are "angry and helpless." She blamed the BJP government for "openly" aligning with private school managements while "ignoring" their "plight". She added, 'The BJP wants to avoid questions during the Assembly session' and alleged the MLAs haven't been given time to raise questions. (With inputs from PTI and IANS)
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi Assembly monsoon session to begin on Aug 4
The monsoon session of the Delhi Assembly will begin on August 4, with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena issuing a formal order to summon the House, officials from the assembly secretariat said on Monday. The order, issued under Section 6(1) of the GNCTD Act, 1991, states, 'I hereby summon the Third Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly... on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 2pm.' Delhi assembly in session. (File photo) This will be the first fully digital and paperless session of the House, as part of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project. MLAs recently completed a three-day training to facilitate the transition, officials said. The last assembly session—a budget session—was held between March 24 and April 2, during which chief minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the annual budget for 2025–26.
The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Monsoon Session from Aug. 4; school fee Bill may be tabled
The Monsoon Session of the Delhi Assembly will begin from August 4, according to an order from the Assembly secretariat. According to an official at the Speaker's office, the session will be held for five days from August 4 to 8, but it could also be extended. A Bill to regulate private school fees, which was passed as an ordinance, is expected to be discussed and passed during the upcoming session in the Assembly. Meanwhile, after the three-day National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) training programme concluded last week, Speaker Vijender Gupta said that the Assembly has achieved full digital transition in 100 days ahead of the monsoon session. Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, said that the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) will raise a series of urgent public issues during the upcoming Monsoon Session. 'In six months of BJP's government, Delhi has been ruined-power cuts, rising school fees, demolishing homes of poor, towing cars of middle class off streets. From streets to Assembly, AAP will become voice of Delhi's poor and marginalised. We will stand with those who are being silenced and abandoned by BJP government,' she said.
Hans India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Delhi LG issues order for starting Assembly's Monsoon Session from Aug 4
The Delhi Assembly's Monsoon Session shall begin on August 4 with Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Monday issuing an order paving the way for the proceedings, an official said. In his order, the LG said, 'In exercise of the power conferred upon me by Section 6(1) of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991 (Central Act No.1 of 1992), I, hereby summon the Third Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to meet at Assembly Hall, Old Secretariat, on Monday, the August 4, 2025 at 2 p.m.' Earlier on Sunday, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta met Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh to apprise him of the transformational initiatives currently underway at the Delhi Legislative Assembly. During the meeting, Gupta presented a comprehensive overview of the Assembly's recent achievements and its forward-looking vision to evolve as a model institution of democratic governance. The Speaker informed the Deputy Chairman that the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed ahead of the forthcoming Monsoon Session, which will significantly enhance the digitisation of legislative business and enable seamless digital access to House proceedings and legislative documents. Gupta informed that, as part of the Delhi Legislative Assembly's commitment to environmental sustainability, a 500 kW solar power plant has been installed on the Assembly premises and will soon be operational. With this milestone, the Assembly is expected to transition entirely to renewable energy in the near future, establishing itself as a pioneering example of green legislative infrastructure in the country. This initiative is designed to promote the integration of clean energy within government operations, while significantly reducing the Assembly's carbon footprint and long-term energy costs. The solar power push is in line with India's national targets of meeting 50 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable sources and achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based generating capacity by the year 2030. Additionally, the ongoing initiative to digitise the Assembly Library aims to modernise access to legislative records, archives, and research materials for members and staff alike. In a visionary move to celebrate and preserve the institution's historical and architectural legacy, plans are also in motion to develop the Delhi Assembly complex into a heritage site of national importance, the Speaker informed.
News18
6 days ago
- Business
- News18
Delhi cabinet ministers attend NeVA training programme at Delhi Assembly
Agency: New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Delhi cabinet ministers Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Pankaj Kumar Singh, and Ravinder Indraj Singh attended the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) training programme at the Delhi Assembly on the final day on Wednesday. Speaker Vijender Gupta described the NeVA training as a major milestone in the Delhi Assembly's journey towards a paperless and technology-driven legislative framework. He added that the NeVA Training Centre would remain open in the coming weeks to provide further guidance to the members ahead of the upcoming monsoon session. Commending the initiative, minister Sirsa said, 'Under the guidance of Speaker Vijender Gupta, the Delhi Legislative Assembly has achieved a fully paperless legislative system within just 100 days. This remarkable accomplishment sets a new benchmark, making Delhi the fastest state legislature in the country to complete such a comprehensive digital transition. It reflects a strong vision and an unwavering commitment to modern governance." During the training, experts from the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs guided ministers and MLAs through various NeVA modules, including access to the digital List of Business (LoB), electronic documentation, and use of new infrastructure installed at the training centre. Participants engaged with the system using 18 newly installed computers. As part of the digital rollout, smartphones pre-installed with the NeVA mobile application were distributed to ministers and MLAs, ensuring instant access to legislative business and real-time updates. PTI SLB SLB RUK RUK First Published: July 23, 2025, 18:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
