New Delhi, Jan 10: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining three key legislations, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, has invited memoranda containing views and suggestions from the public and stakeholders.
The Committee has also sought inputs on the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The JPC is chaired by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi.
Written submissions have been invited from the general public, NGOs, experts, stakeholders and institutions. Interested individuals or organisations may submit two copies of their memoranda, in English or Hindi, to the Additional Secretary (DR), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. 018, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi-110001, within 15 days of the publication of the advertisement. Submissions can also be sent by email to [email protected]. Contact numbers provided are 23035743 and 23034335, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said in a statement.
The Committee clarified that all memoranda and suggestions received would form part of its official records and would be treated as confidential, enjoying the same privileges as the Committee itself.
Individuals or organisations wishing to appear before the Committee, in addition to submitting written memoranda, have been asked to specifically indicate their willingness. However, the final decision on granting such appearances will rest with the Committee.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill proposes the removal of Ministers, including Prime Ministers and Chief Ministers, who face serious criminal charges carrying imprisonment of five years or more and detention of over 30 days.
Earlier, the JPC had invited the Law Commission of India and Vice Chancellors of National Law University, Delhi, and NALSAR University, Hyderabad, to present their views on the proposed legislation.
The Committee held its second meeting on December 7, during which detailed deliberations were held on the bills’ provisions. Representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Law Ministry presented their standpoints, while Members of Parliament raised around 25 observations, including demands for evidence-based justification and international precedents. The MHA was given four weeks to respond.
The three Bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 20 and subsequently referred to a Joint Committee of both Houses. The 31-member JPC was constituted on November 12, 2025, to review the proposed legislations aimed at disqualifying Ministers of the Union and State governments, including the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, who face serious criminal charges. (Agencies)
