Question : AMENDMENT IN BANKING ACTS



(a) whether the Government proposes to bring out Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2005 and SBI (Amendment) Bill;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the details of aims and objectives of such Bills?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) to (c): The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2005 (Bill No. 72 of 2005) and the State Bank of India (Amendment) Bill, 2006 (Bill No. 99 of 2006) which were introduced by the Government in the 14th Lok Sabha have lapsed. The proposal to introduce these Bills again in the Parliament is under consideration of the Government.