The Monsoon Session of Parliament, 2025, commenced today with the government putting forth an extensive and diverse legislative agenda. A tentative list of fifteen bills has been released for consideration and passing, which includes significant proposed legislations concerning economic reforms, a major overhaul of maritime laws, electoral adjustments, and governance in specialized sectors like sports and education.
The session is poised to witness significant debates over these proposed laws, which aim to amend existing statutes and introduce new legal frameworks.
Background of the Legislative Business
As per the “List of Bills Likely to be Taken Up During Monsoon Session, 2025,” the government has outlined fifteen key legislative proposals. The list covers a wide array of subjects, indicating a busy session ahead for both houses of Parliament. One of the bills, The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is specifically listed to replace an Ordinance, underscoring the urgency attributed to the said legislation.
Proposed Bills for Consideration
The legislative business is tentatively scheduled to include the following bills:
Maritime and Shipping Sector: A significant focus of the session appears to be on revamping the legal framework governing the maritime sector, with five related bills listed:
- The Bills of Lading Bill, 2024
- The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024
- The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024
- The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024
- The Indian Ports Bill, 2025
Economic and Taxation Laws: The government aims to push key economic reforms through the following bills:
- The Income-tax Bill, 2025
- The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (to replace an Ordinance)
Governance, Social, and Electoral Reforms: Several bills concerning governance and representation are also on the agenda:
- The Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024
- The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
- The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Specialized Sectors: Legislation touching upon heritage, natural resources, and sports governance includes:
- The Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2025
- The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025
- The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
- The National Anti-Doping Amendment Bill, 2025
Analysis and Expectations
The comprehensive list indicates the government’s intent to legislate on multiple fronts. The cluster of bills related to the maritime industry suggests a concerted effort to modernize laws governing shipping, goods carriage, and port management. On the economic front, the new Income-tax Bill and amendments to existing taxation laws will be closely watched by industries and taxpayers alike.
The inclusion of The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, points towards a continued focus on improving the ease of doing business by potentially decriminalizing minor offenses in various statutes. Furthermore, the introduction of The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, and The National Anti-Doping Amendment Bill, 2025, signals a move towards creating a more robust regulatory framework for sports administration in the country.
As this is a tentative list, the final schedule of business may be subject to change. The passage of these bills will depend on the proceedings and debates within both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha over the course of the session.
