PERFORMANCE
OF GOVERNMENT DURING 1999-2002
The Government has taken several
milestone steps to improve the lot of people during the first
three years since October 13, 1999 through adjustment of laws
and enactment of new laws.
Accordingly, the period witnessed
hectic legislative activities. A total of 189 Central Acts, as
drafted by the Legislative Department, were enacted by the Parliament.
In addition, 22 Ordinances were promulgated. Besides, 15 Constitutional
Orders and five Presidential Regulations were issued. Added to
these, 9,600 Statutory Rules and Notifications were issued by
the Government of India comprising all Ministries and Departments.
Seven Constitution Amendment Acts
from the Seventy Ninth to the Eighty Fifth amendments were also
effected during the last three years.
The Government also reviewed all
the 357 amending Acts enforced between 1984 and 1999 through the
process of scavenging of the Statute Book.
By the Repealing and Amending Act,
2001, a total of 305 Acts were wholly repealed, while 52 Acts
were repealed partially and amended.
