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Meenakshi Lekhi (New Delhi) M.P. for examination and Report.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It has been decided to seek views and suggestions on the Bill from individuals and associations\/bodies concerned.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Those desirous of submitting their views\/suggestions to the Committee may send two copies of their written Memoranda\/suggestions either in English or Hindi on the subject to the Director, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. 152, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi-110001 or email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jpc-datalaw@sansad.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jpc-datalaw@sansad.nic.in<\/a>\u00a0and at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:mrs.mlekhi@sansad.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mrs.mlekhi@sansad.nic.in<\/a>\u00a0within three weeks from the date of publication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Memoranda submitted to the Committee would form part of the records of the Committee and would be treated as Confidential and would enjoy the privilege of the Committee.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Those who wish to appear before the Committee, besides submitting Memoranda, are also requested to specifically indicate so. 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