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The upcoming Parliament monsoon session will debate seven key bills, including GST amendments and sports governance reforms. The session also focuses on mining, geoheritage conservation, and anti-doping regulations. Key bills aim to simplify tax laws and improve sports ethics. The session runs from July 21 to August 21, 2025, with 21 sittings scheduled.

Key Points: Parliament Monsoon Session to Consider 7 Key Bills Including GST and Sports Reforms

  • GST Amendment Bill to ease business taxation
  • Sports Governance Bill to set federation standards
  • Geoheritage Bill to protect national geological sites
  • Mines Bill to expand critical mineral recovery
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Seven bills listed for consideration ahead of the Parliament monsoon session

Seven bills covering GST amendments, sports governance, and mining reforms set for Parliament's monsoon session starting July 21, 2025.

"The Sports Governance Bill aims to promote ethical practices and welfare of sportspersons while resolving disputes. – Official Statement"

New Delhi, July 17

Seven bills have been listed for consideration and passing ahead of the Parliament monsoon session scheduled from July 21, while eight other bills have also been listed for introduction, consideration and passing.

Bills listed for introduction, consideration, and passing belong to finance, commerce, education, sports, mining, and culture. These bills include the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill. The key objectives of these bills are to amend the Manipur Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, and amend certain tax laws seeking to foster ease of doing business. An education-related bill will also come during the session. An official said that the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will add IIM Guwahati to the schedule of the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017.

The Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2025, aims to provide for the declaration, preservation, and maintenance of geoheritage sites and geo-relics of national importance for research, education, awareness generation, and tourism. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 is meant to provide for the recovery of critical minerals, the inclusion of contiguous areas in a mining lease for mining deep-seated minerals, and widening the scope of the National Mineral Exploration Trust.

The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will also be introduced in the session. The Sports Governance Bill is to promote sports, sportspersons’ welfare, and ethical practices in sports, establish standards for governance of sports federations, and institute measures for resolution of sports grievances and disputes. The Anti-Doping Bill aims to align the definitions and provisions of the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022, with the World Anti-Doping Agency Code and international best practices and ensure the independence of the National Anti-Doping Appeal Panel.

The bills listed for consideration and passing also include the Income Tax Bill, 2025, which replaced the Income Tax Act, 1961. However, it has retained most of its provisions, including tax rates and offences. It primarily seeks to simplify the language and remove redundant provisions. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 13 February 2025 and referred to the select committee of the Lok Sabha.

The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024 is also part of the business. The bill is for reserved seats in the Goa legislative assembly for scheduled tribes. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 5 August 2024 and is still pending in the Lok Sabha.

The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, the Merchant Shipping Bill 2024, and the Coastal Shipping Bill 2024 will also be considered. The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled between July 21 and August 21, 2025. According to the parliament bulletin, there will be a total of 21 sittings. No sittings will be held between August 12 and August 18, 2025.

- IANS

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Shreya B
The GST amendment for Manipur is much needed. Northeast states often get overlooked in tax policies. Hope this brings more economic balance to the region. Jai Hind!
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Aman W
While I appreciate the effort, why are we seeing so many amendments instead of comprehensive reforms? The Income Tax Bill just rearranges old provisions. We need bold changes!
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Priya S
The Geoheritage bill is interesting! India has so many geological wonders that need protection. Can we get more details about which sites will be covered? 🙏
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Vikram M
Good to see IIM Guwahati getting recognition. But what about other new IIMs? The education system needs more attention across the board, not just premier institutes.
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Kavya N
The Goa ST reservation bill is long overdue. Tribal communities deserve proper representation. Hope this session passes it without unnecessary delays.

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