Legal Affairs Secy Rajiv Mani stresses uniform legislative drafting across country
New Delhi, July 23
Legislative Department and Department of Legal Affairs Secretary Rajiv Mani called for uniform legislative drafting across the country to ensure consistency and facilitate their effective implementation, an official said on Thursday.
Addressing participants at the 36th Basic Course in Legislative Drafting, organised by the Institute of Legislative Drafting and Research (ILDR), on Wednesday at Vidhayi Sabhagar in Kartavya Bhavan-02, Mani said the course reaffirms the Department's commitment to strengthening legislative drafting capacity through structured training and capacity-building initiatives.
The course, being conducted from July 22 to September 25, has brought together 18 trainee officers from 13 states and one Union Territory, a statement said.
The inaugural session was also attended by Manoj Kumar, Additional Secretary and Course Director (ILDR), and other senior officers of the Department.
The course aims to enhance the participants' understanding of the principles of legislative drafting while providing practical exposure to the drafting of legislative instruments, thereby equipping them with the knowledge and skills required for effective legislative drafting.
The programme is expected to further promote uniformity, precision and excellence in legislative drafting and strengthen the institutional capacity of states and Union Territories, the statement said.
Earlier at a conclave held in Mount Abu in Rajasthan for legislative reform, Mani, outlined the Ministry's vision of creating an efficient, accessible, and future-ready legal ecosystem that strengthens good governance and advances the national vision of "Viksit Bharat @2047".
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, inaugurated the Reform Utsav and Chintan Shivir on July 4.
The Utsav and Shivir focused on deliberations regarding legal, legislative, and institutional reforms aimed at developing a modern, technology-driven, and citizen-centric legal ecosystem, the statement said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great initiative! But I hope this doesn't mean states lose their flexibility to adapt laws to local needs. Uniformity is good for basics, but some regional variation is essential for effective governance. Balance is key, as always.
'Viksit Bharat @2047' sounds ambitious. But we need to focus on the basics first - like making sure these drafted laws are actually implemented properly on the ground. Too many good laws gather dust. Let's walk before we run.
Finally someone talking about legislative drafting! 😊 As a law student, I've seen how badly some state laws are worded. This training for officers is a smart move. Hopefully we get fewer court cases due to ambiguous language. Proud of this initiative!
It's refreshing to see a focus on capacity building and professional development in government. The 18 officers from 13 states is a good start. I hope this becomes a regular program. Consistent drafting across the country will make India's legal system more robust.
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