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The 10 laws that Jaitley wants to change
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had on Monday proposed to bring in new legislation and change some laws. Here is a look at the 10 major changes he had proposed in the Budget
Union Minister for Finance Arun Jaitley interacts with the media on the volatility of the share market in New Delhi. Photo: PTI
LEGISLATION TO GIVE STATUTORY STATUS TO AADHAAR IMPACT: Aadhaar virtually becomes the social security number
MODEL SHOP & ESTABLISHMENT BILL IMPACT: Allow small shops and establishments to remain open all seven days in a week
PUBLIC UTILITY (RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES) BILL IMPACT: The proposed Bill, along with the guidelines for re-negotiation of PPP contracts, and the bankruptcy code, would help speed up resolution of disputes in construction contracts, PPPs, and public utility contracts
A COMPREHENSIVE CODE FOR RESOLUTION OF BANKRUPTCY SITUATIONS IN FINANCIAL SECTOR ENTITIES IMPACT: Will work in tandem with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015, when enacted, to deal with bankruptcy situations in banks, insurance companies, and other financial sector entities
A BILL TO DEAL WITH ILLICIT DEPOSIT RAISING SCHEMES IMPACT: To curb illicit deposit taking schemes that mostly affect the poor and the financially illiterate
AMEND THE SARFAESI ACT, 2002 IMPACT: To give more say to lenders, allows non-institutional investors to invest in securitisation receipts
AMEND THE RBI ACT, 1934, TO PROVIDE STATUTORY BASIS FOR THE MONETARY POLICY FRAMEWORK IMPACT: Enable setting up of a Monetary Policy Committee
AMEND THE SEBI ACT TO INCREASE NUMBER OF BENCHES IN THE SECURITIES APPELLATE TRIBUNAL IMPACT: The proposed move will help expedite cases related to the securities markets
AMEND THE COMPANIES ACT FOR EASE OF DOING BUSINESS IMPACT: Will make registration of a company in one day a reality
AMEND THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT TO END GOVERNMENT MONOPOLY IN STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPACT: This proposal will open up the public transportation sector to private players