The Fourth Session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 4:58 pm by Speaker Vasudev Devnani. The session, which opened on September 1, 2025, comprised six sittings across ten days and ran for a total of 18 hours and 40 minutes. The Assembly transacted a substantial legislative load during the session — seven new bills were introduced and three bills reported back by the Select Committee were taken up, bringing the total to ten bills passed and one bill withdrawn. Bills cleared in the session included the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur Bill, 2025, the Rajasthan Health Sciences University (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2025 permitting women to work night shifts, the Rajasthan Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2025, the Rajasthan GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025. On the question hour front, 3,008 questions were received in the session — 1,237 starred, 1,770 unstarred and one short notice question — with 53 of the 120 listed starred questions asked and answered orally. Members filed 134 adjournment motions, of which 21 were admitted and 17 MLAs presented their views; 437 Rule 131 attention proposals were received with 14 rejected; and 95 special mention motions were received with 78 taken up. Of the 161 amendment proposals submitted on various bills, 115 were accepted and 46 rejected at the secretariat level. The session's formal prorogation by the Governor followed on October 6, 2025.
16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly's Fourth Session Adjourned Sine Die on September 10 After Passing 10 Bills
Speaker Vasudev Devnani adjourned the Fourth Session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly sine die on September 10, 2025 at 4:58 pm; 10 bills passed, 1 withdrawn across 6 sittings (18h 40m) from September 1-10, 2025, with 3,008 questions and 161 amendment proposals.
Key facts
- Speaker Vasudev Devnani adjourned the Fourth Session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly sine die at 4:58 pm on September 10, 2025
- Session ran from September 1 to September 10, 2025 with six sittings totalling 18 hours and 40 minutes
- Ten bills passed, one withdrawn; seven new bills introduced and three Select Committee bills taken up
- Bills included RIMS Jaipur Bill 2025, Factories (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill 2025 permitting women's night shifts, and Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill 2025
- 3,008 questions received (1,237 starred, 1,770 unstarred, 1 short notice); 53 of 120 listed starred questions answered orally
- 161 amendment proposals submitted; 115 accepted, 46 rejected at secretariat level
Mains angle
Q: Evaluate the legislative productivity of the Fourth Session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly highlighting key bills and quality of scrutiny.
Answer (50 words):
The Fourth Session ran six sittings totalling 18 hours 40 minutes from September 1-10, 2025. Ten bills were passed including the Rajasthan Medical Sciences Bill, Factories Amendment permitting women night shifts, and the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion Bill. Members submitted 3,008 questions and 161 amendment proposals with 115 accepted, demonstrating active scrutiny.
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How many bills were passed in the Fourth Session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly that concluded on September 10, 2025?
Ten bills were passed and one bill was withdrawn in the Fourth Session. Seven new bills were introduced and three bills reported back by the Select Committee were taken up, totalling ten bills passed in the session.
Frequently asked questions
When and by whom was the Fourth Session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die?
Speaker Vasudev Devnani adjourned the Fourth Session sine die at 4:58 pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
How many bills were passed in the Fourth Session of the 16th Rajasthan Assembly?
Ten bills were passed and one bill was withdrawn. Seven new bills were introduced and three bills reported back by the Select Committee were taken up.
What was the duration and number of sittings of the Fourth Session?
The session ran from September 1 to September 10, 2025 and comprised six sittings lasting a total of 18 hours and 40 minutes.
How many questions were received and how many amendment proposals were moved?
A total of 3,008 questions were received — 1,237 starred, 1,770 unstarred and 1 short notice question. 161 amendment proposals were submitted of which 115 were accepted and 46 rejected at the secretariat level.
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