Union Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to request permission to withdraw the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. This action is taking place as the House proceeds with the second stage of deliberations on the Union Budget for 2026-27.
Bill’s Purpose and Withdrawal
The Jan Vishwas Bill, initially introduced in 2025, aimed to amend existing laws by decriminalizing and streamlining offenses. The intention was to foster greater trust in governance and improve both the ease of living and doing business. The withdrawal comes after a report from the Select Committee was considered, according to the revised list of business in Lok Sabha.
Legislative Action and Budget Focus
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh are expected to jointly move a motion related to the bill’s withdrawal. The current parliamentary agenda is largely focused on voting on the Demands for Grants for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Discussions and votes on the Demands for Grants will specifically address the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jan Vishwas Bill?
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, was designed to amend laws to decriminalize and rationalize offenses, aiming to improve governance and ease of doing business.
Who is involved in the motion to withdraw the bill?
Union Minister Piyush Goyal will move for leave to withdraw the bill. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh are to move a motion in support of this action.
What other business is before the Lok Sabha?
The Lok Sabha is also focused on voting on the Demands for Grants for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with specific attention given to the Ministries of Railways, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and Home Affairs.
As the Lok Sabha considers this withdrawal, what impact might a revised Jan Vishwas Bill have on the regulatory landscape in India?
