Published: 4 September 2025ProKerala / Social News XYZRajasthan
Rajasthan Assembly Passes Three Key Bills in Single Session: Factory Amendment, Appropriation, and GST Bills
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passed three significant bills on September 4, 2025, amid opposition protests. The Factory (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2025 allows women workers to undertake night shifts with written consent and allows the State Government to extend daily maximum work hours up to 10 hours, inclusive of rest interval, with quarterly overtime raised from 75 to 144 hours — aimed at boosting industrial investment. The Rajasthan Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2025 authorised additional expenditure of ₹2,575.75 crore from the Consolidated Fund of Rajasthan for FY 2025-26.
The GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025 aligned state tax provisions with the 56th GST Council's recommendations. Speaker Vasudev Devnani adjourned the house until September 8 after the bills were passed by voice vote. Congress members alleged that the ruling BJP was suppressing opposition voices on issues related to crop damage compensation and farmer distress in the state.
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What was the amount of additional expenditure authorized by the Rajasthan Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2025?
Explanation · Correct answer CThe Rajasthan Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2025 authorized additional expenditure of ₹2,575.75 crore from the Consolidated Fund of Rajasthan for FY 2025-26.
Frequently asked questions
Which three bills did the Rajasthan Assembly pass in a single session on September 4?
The Rajasthan Assembly passed the Factory Amendment Bill (allowing night shifts for women and extending overtime limits), the Appropriation Bill (worth ₹2,575 crore), and the GST Amendment Bill — all in one session on September 4.
What does the Factory Amendment Bill change for women workers?
The bill permits women to work night shifts in factories — expanding their employment opportunities — and also extends overtime limits, aiming to modernise industrial labour regulations in Rajasthan.
What is the Appropriation Bill and how much was passed?
An Appropriation Bill authorises the state government to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund for specified expenditures. The bill passed authorised ₹2,575 crore for state government spending.
How does the GST Amendment Bill affect Rajasthan?
The GST Amendment Bill aligns Rajasthan's tax framework with GST 2.0 reforms introduced at the national level, updating state-level GST provisions to ensure compliance and revenue efficiency.
Why did the Congress party protest during this session?
The Congress protested over the government's handling of crop damage compensation — a key agrarian grievance — arguing that farmer distress was being ignored while the ruling party rushed through legislative business.
