Shantaram Naik replaces Singhvi on Law Committee
Mr Shantaram Naik M.P. has been appointed as Chairman of the Standing
Committee of Parliament on Personnel Public Grievances, Law and Justice by
the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Appointment has been made by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Shri Hamid
Ansari through a notification issued today.
The post of Chairman had fallen vacant on account of the resignation of
Shri Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a few days back.
Mr Naik will be taking charge of office on Monday 6th May, 2012.
The Committee had recently submitted its report on two important bills,
namely, Lokpal Bill and Whistle Blower Bill.
Presently a bill on the subject of Citizen Charter is under the
consideration of the Committee. Issues related to women employees, their
problems at the workplace, specially in reference to the guidelines framed
by the Supreme Court in Vishakha Case, are also being studied by the
Committee.
Institutions like CBI, Central Vigilance Commission, Election Commission and
UPSC come under its jurisdiction.
ISSUED THROUH THE OFFICE OF
SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK
