Assembly passes Bill regarding development of Golf courses

JAMMU, Apr 3: Legislative Assembly today passed the Bill pertaining to the improvement and development of Golf Courses in the State.

The LA Bill Number 12 of 2013 was moved by the Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah on behalf of Minister for Tourism in the Legislative Assembly.

The Bill was discussed and the House passed it after brief discussion with a minor amendment suggested by the Members.

Another Bill Number 11 of 2013 which pertains to regulation of private security agencies operating in the State, was moved by Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Mir Saifullah and discussed in the House.

The Members suggested several changes and amendments in the Bill and insisted for referring the Bill to the Select Committee. The suggestion of the Members was agreed to by the Law Minister and the Bill was referred by the Speaker to the Select Committee which will be constituted later.

The House also passed the third Bill Number 13 of 2013, which provided to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Hindu Marriage Act, 1980 and the Jammu and Kashmir Christian Marriage and Divorce Act, 1957 (III of 1957).

The Bill was moved by Mr Saifullah. (AGENCIES)