Opposition Questions Timing of Women's Quota Law Activation in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) — In a significant development in the Lok Sabha on Friday, opposition members questioned the government's decision to amend the 2023 women's quota law before the principal Act had been formally implemented. Soon after parliamentary documents were tabled, K C Venugopal highlighted a law ministry notification issued late last night around 10 pm, which set April 16 as the enforcement date for the 2023 women's reservation law.

This sequence of events occurred after a bill to amend the Act had already been introduced and deliberated upon in the House. DMK's Kanimozhi also raised concerns, questioning the rationale behind discussing an amendment before the principal Act had come into effect.

Opposition members demanded clarity from Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who was present in the Lok Sabha. An official explained that bringing the law into effect was crucial, since the proposed amendment could not be enacted without it.

While the constitutional amendment Bill achieved legal status, it hadn't yet become a part of the Constitution due to the government's delay in bringing it into force. The official noted that if a law is not in effect, proposed amendments cannot be implemented.

Therefore, the law was activated as of April 16. The official clarified.

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