Lok Sabha to tackle key legislative agenda today: Tax Overhaul, Sports Governance, and Ports Bill

New Delhi, Aug 11 (UNI) The Lok Sabha proceedings will begin at 11 am today with a packed agenda, including multiple committee reports, ministerial statements, and important legislative business.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be introducing the revised Income-tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, replacing the original draft tabled on February 13, 2025.

The Finance Act, 2025, has increased the income threshold for claiming a tax rebate under Section 87A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for resident individuals taxable under the new tax regime (Section 115BAC) from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh.

The maximum rebate amount has been raised from Rs 25,000 to Rs 60,000.

The earlier version of the bill was formally withdrawn, drawing criticism over the time and effort spent on its drafting. The government, however, maintains that the move is aimed at ensuring legislative clarity and efficiency.

On the legislative front, the House will consider and likely to pass three significant bills.

The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, introduced by Mansukh Mandaviya, seeks to promote sports development, the welfare of sportspersons, and ethical practices aligned with the Olympic and Paralympic Charters.

The House will also discuss the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aiming to amend the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022.

Another legislative Bill that will be discussed is the Indian Ports Bill, 2025. The purpose of the bill is to consolidate port laws, promote integrated port development, establish State Maritime Boards and a Maritime State Development Council as well as address environmental and security concerns, and provide mechanisms for resolving port-related disputes.

Among the key reports that are likely to be presented is the Eighth Report of the Standing Committee on External Affairs, titled Evaluation of India’s Indian Ocean Strategy.

The Standing Committee on Finance will table its twenty-fifth report on the Evolving Role of the Competition Commission of India in the Economy, Particularly the Digital Landscape, authored by Bhartruhari Mahtab and Thiru Arun Nehru.

The Standing Committee on Railways will present two reports: one on the construction and maintenance of rail tunnels and bridges, and another on action taken regarding Demands for Grants (2025–26).

The Standing Committee on Water Resources, represented by Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Rodmal Nagar, will present four action-taken reports on Demands for Grants (2024–25 and 2025–26) for the Departments of Drinking Water & Sanitation and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.