Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 04:56 PM ISTहिंदी में पढें
Business Standard
Notification Icon
userprofile IconSearch

Letter to BS: Procedure for legislation, cabinet notes should be respected

While a draft law undergoes many checks in the government departments, the check exercised by a Member of Parliament during the legislation is most crucial as it is the last stage of scrutiny

parliament
premium

Business Standard
This refers to the editorial “Too many errors” (October 7). Drafting of any law is a highly skilled job in terms of the choice of words, clarity of language and structure of sentences. It requires minute attention as shifting a mere comma can change the meaning. It is debatable whether we have such expertise in the ministries given the litigation many Acts lead to.

While a draft law undergoes many checks in the government departments, the check exercised by a Member of Parliament during the legislation is most crucial as it is the last stage of scrutiny. Legislation is the MPs’