(a) whether the Government has received suggestions from the National Advisory Council for changes in the existing laws to ensure equality for women;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KANTI SINGH)
(a)&(b) In a letter dated 20th June, 2005 addressed to the
Prime Minister, the Chairperson, National Advisory Council
suggested ensuring complete legal equality for women in all
matters including inheritance of agricultural land and
property in line with the commitment made in the National
Common Minimum Programme.
(c) As per the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Bill, 2004
passed by the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session, 2005,
the gender discriminatory provisions in the matter of
inheritance of property including agricultural land by
females have been removed.