Bihar Legislative Council's 209th Session Comes to a Close with Four Bills Passed
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Synopsis
The 209th session of the Bihar Legislative Council concluded, with significant legislative activity. Chairman Avadhesh Narayan Singh announced an indefinite adjournment after four key bills were passed during the session, which also saw a high volume of questions and notices addressed.
Key Takeaways
- Four key bills passed during the session.
- A total of 1485 questions received, with 1300 accepted.
- 377 questions were answered in the House.
- 216 notices of ‘Attention’ were presented.
- Active participation from members and departments.
Patna, March 27 (NationPress) The 209th session of the Bihar Legislative Council wrapped up on Thursday, with Chairman Avadhesh Narayan Singh declaring an indefinite adjournment of the House.
The session was marked by significant developments, including the approval of four essential bills alongside a high volume of questions and notices.
During this Budget session, four bills were successfully passed: the Bihar Appropriation Bill, 2025, the Bihar Appropriation (No 2) Bill, 2025, the Bihar Wood Based (Establishment and Regulation) Bill, 2025, and the Bihar Cooperative Society (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
A total of 18 meetings occurred during this session, collecting 1485 questions in total. Of these, 1300 questions were acknowledged, while 185 questions were dismissed by the House.
The chairman noted that 377 questions were addressed in the House. Additionally, 1069 questions were submitted via the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), with 925 accepted and forwarded to relevant departments.
Furthermore, 433 questions were raised on short notice, with 387 accepted and conveyed to departments. Approximately 289 short-notice questions received answers during the session.
The chairman suggested that any unresolved questions from this session be presented in the next session.
During the Budget session's 18 meetings, 216 notices of ‘Attention’ were submitted, of which 114 were approved and 74 answered in the House. About 29 questions were referred to the Committee for further consideration.
During Zero Hour, 174 notices were recorded, with 112 addressed in the House. At least 48 notices were rejected and 14 lapsed.
The Bihar Legislative Council, often referred to as the Upper House, processes bills and notices that have already been approved by the Legislative Assembly.
This session showcased active engagement from members, with various departments addressing the issues and inquiries raised.
