The Cabinet meeting, possibly the last before the model code of conduct comes into force for the Lok Sabha polls, is likely to take up ordinances on grievance redress and timely delivery of services bill, amendment to Prevention of Corruption Act bill, disability rights bill, SC/ST atrocities bill and Sebi amendment bill.
The ministerial panel, which has more than 30 items on its agenda, is likely to take up the proposal to increase the poll expenditure cap to Rs 70 lakh per contestant from Rs 40 lakh now.
The Cabinet will also decide on hiking dearness allowance to 100% from the existing 90%, benefiting central government employees and pensioners.
Another proposal which will bring cheer to pensioners is ensuring Rs 1,000 as minimum monthly pension under the pension scheme run by retirement fund body EPFO, which would immediately benefit 28 lakh pensioners.
The Cabinet is likely to consider a clarification on the decision to supply 12 subsidized LPG cylinders per household in a year. The government had last month raised the cap on supply of cheaper LPG from 9 to 12 cylinders of 14.2 kg each. It was inferred that this meant one cylinder in a month.
The ministry has proposed to the Cabinet that consumers should have the freedom to book a refill after 21 days with an overall cap of 12 subsidized bottles in a year.
Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Union-Cabinet-may-discuss-anti-corruption-ordinances-welfare-measures-today/articleshow/31134139.cms
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