Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs VOTING RIGHTS TO NRIS Lok Sabha The Government has introduced the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2006 in Rajya Sabha in February this year, with a view to enabling citizens of India, who are living abroad for employment, education or otherwise outside India, to get their names enrolled in the electoral rolls and cast their votes, when they are in their constituency at the time of polls. The said Bill was referred to the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice for examination. The Committee presented its Report to Rajya Sabha and laid in Lok Sabha in August this year. The Report is being examined in the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice.
This information was given by the Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Shri Vayalar Ravi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------
