(a) the details of bills sent by the Karnataka Government for assent of the President during each of the last three years;
(b) the details of bills which have given assent by the President so far; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to get assent for the remaining bills?
MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI RAM JETHMALANI)
(a) During the period from 1.4.1997 to 10.5.2000, the State Government of Karnataka forwarded 18 Bills for the assent of the President.
(b) The President`s Assent has been conveyed to the State Government for 13 Bills. A statement showing the details is enclosed.
(c) The remaining Bills are pending for want of clarifications from the State Government and comments from the Central Ministries/Departments.