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Government to Introduce Waqf Amendment Bill in  Lok Sabha on Thursday The BJP-led government is set to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. This bill aims to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, addressing key issues related to State Waqf Boards, property registration, and encroachments. The introduction is accompanied by the withdrawal of two previous legislative measures: the Waqf Properties (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Bill, 2014, and the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923.  Withdrawal of Previous Bills Waqf Properties (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Bill, 2014 Originally introduced in February 2014 by the Congress-led UPA government, this bill aimed to address the issue of unauthorized occupants of waqf properties. The decision to withdraw it comes in light of the new amendment bill, which seeks to handle these concerns more effectively through updated provisions and administrative measures. Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923    The Mussalman Wak...

FM Sitharaman to Present Historic Seventh Consecutive  Union Budget in Paperless Format Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to make history by presenting her seventh consecutive Union Budget during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting July 22. This milestone will establish her as the first Finance Minister to present seven consecutive budgets, breaking the record of Morarji Desai, who presented six budgets from 1959 to 1964. Paperless Budget Presentation Continuing the trend of the past few years, Budget 2024 will be delivered in a paperless format. This move not only signifies a step towards modernization and digital governance but also aligns with environmental sustainability efforts. Stakeholder Consultations In preparation for the budget, the Finance Ministry has engaged in extensive consultations with various stakeholders across the economy. These deliberations, which began on June 20, included representatives from trade unions, the education and health sec...