The Gujarat government plans to introduce a draft bill in the upcoming assembly session to combat black magic and ‘aghori’ activities. The decision is in response to a PIL demanding action against fraudulent individuals posing as godmen, aghoris, ojhas, and bhuvas. The proposed legislation aims to protect victims and prosecute perpetrators of such inhumane practices prevalent in tribal regions.
The Finance Ministry plans to replace the outdated Central Excise Act with a modern Central Excise Bill in an effort to streamline taxation and business processes. The new bill aims to enhance ease of doing business and eliminate obsolete provisions, with a focus on goods not covered under the Goods and Services Tax. The ministry is seeking feedback on the draft bill until June 26th.