The government intends to re-promulgate the three ordinances, including the controversial Prevention Of Terrorism Ordinance, 2001, which could not be enacted during the winter session of Parliament. The ordinances are intended to be re-promulgated before their expiry on December 30, 2001, official sources said. The sources said out of 19 bills introduced during the winter session ending on December 19, ten were passed. These included enactment of the companies (amendment) ordinance into the companies (amendment) act 2001.
The bills that were passed include the explosive substances (amendment) bill, 2001, the national safai karmacharis (amendment) bill 2001 and the cine workers welfare fund (amendment) bill, 2001, they added. Bureau Report