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No. 5—Friday, May 28, 197/1Jyaistha 7,1893 (Saka)

COLUMNS Oral Answers to Questions : ♦Starred Questions Nos. 121 to 12* 128 and 130 1*31

Written Answers to Questions:

Starred Questions Nos. 127, 129 and 131 to 150 32-53

Unstarred Questions Nos. 609 to 619, 621, 622, 624 53-243 to 650, 652 to 672, 674 to 681 683 to 685, 687 to 690, 692 to 748, 750 to 758, 760 to 790 and 7°2 to 805.

Re : Misappropriation of Money from the State Bank of India, New Delhi ...... 243-51

Papers Laid on the Table ...... 251-57

Message from Rajya Sabha ...... 257-59

Panel of Chairmen ...... 259

Statement re. dacouy and murder «n 390 Down Patnu- Mokameh Passen-ger Train, Eastern Railway

Shri Hanumanthaiya ...... 259-61 Business of the House ...... 261-64

Elections to Committees ...... 264-65

(i> National Shipping Board

(ii) Indian National Council W f 100 General Insurance (Emergency Provisions) Bill—Introduced 265

Statement re General Insurance (Emergency Provisions) 265 Ordinance

* The sign + marked above the name of a Member indicates that the question was actually asked on the floor of the House by that Mem­ ber. ( ii )

COLUMNS Railway Budget, 1971-72—-General Dist ussion ...... 267-79 Shrimati Lakshmikanthamma ...... 267-71 Shri P.R. Das Munsi ...... 271-76 Shri P.M. Mehta ...... 276-79

Bills Introduced—

1. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Omission of article 314) by Shii Chintavnani Panigrahi ...... 279*80

2. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Omission o f articles 291 and 362 ami amendment of article 366) by Shri Chiiiunmmi Panigrahi ... 280

3. Health (Periodical Medical Check-up of Members of Parliament) Bill by Shri Yamuna Prasad Mandal ... 280-81

4. Health (Periodical Medical Check-up of President and Fnme Minister ot India) Bill by Shri Yamuna Prasad Mandal ...... 281

5. Constitution (Amendent) Bill (Amendment of Eighth Schedule) by Shri Yamuna Put sad Mandal 2*3

6. Pension and other Amemtiesfor the Ex-Members of Parliament Bill by Shri Yamuna Prasad Mandal ... 282-84'

7. Constitution ( \mcndmcni) Bill (Amendmert of Lighth Schedule) by Shri Bhogendra „ Jha ...... 20*

8. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Anundmettt of Part III) by Shri Bhogendra Jha ... 284*85*

9. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment o f Part VI) by Sliri Bhogendra Jha

10. Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament • Amendment) Bill (Insertion of new satian 84) by Shri P. L. Barupal ...... 291-3001

11. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of Seventh Schedule) by Shri S. C. Samantu ... 301 ( iii )

COLUMNS 12. Child Marriage Restraint (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of section 2 and 3) by Shri S. C, Sam anta ...... 301-02 13. Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Rill (Amendment of scction 309) by Shri S.C. Samanta ... 302 14. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment o f article 2 0 and First Schedule ) by Shri fl.K. Daschowdhuiy ...... 302-03 15. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Insertion of new aitulc 339.-0 by Shri S.M. Siddayj'a 303 16. Constitution (Amendment) Bill {Amendment of articles 15, 16 etc.) by Shri S.M. Siddayya ...... 303*04 17. Prevention of Conversion Dill by Shri Jagannathrao Joshi ...... 304 18. Hiudu Succession (Amendment) Bill (Insertion o f new section 24A) by Shri Jagannathrao Joshi ...... 304-05 19. Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill (Insertion o f new section 14) by Shri Jagannathrao Joshi ...... 305 20. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of article 39) by Shri Bishwanath Jlnin- thunwala ...... 306 21. C onstitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment o f articles 330 and 332) by Shri Hufcam Chand Kachwai ...... 307 22. Constiution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of at tide 348) by Shri JHukam Chand Kachwai ...... 307-08 23. Constitution (Amendment) Bill amendment o) seventh Schedule) by Shri Hukam Chand Kachwai ...... 308 24. Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Substitution of article 43) by Shri Bharat Singh Chanhan ...... 308-09 25. Prevention of Cow Slaughter Bill by Shri Bharat Singh Chauhan ...... 309 26. Representation of the People ( \mendmcnt) Bill (Amendment of sections 123, 169 and inset tion of section 125-A) by Shri Atfel Bihari Vajpayee ... 309-10 Bihar Legislative Council (Abolution) Bill by Shri Bhogendra Jha Motion to introduce —Negatived 285*90 ( vi )

COLUMNS Restoration of Religious Places Bill by Shri Jagannathrao Jos hi Motion to introduce— Negatived. 305-06

Constitution (Amendment) Bill (Amendment of Articles 81, 82 and Insertion of New A itiele 281--1) by Sbri M urasoli M aran Motion lo consider 310—43 Shri Murasoil Maran . 310—25 Shri R.D. Bhandarc . 3 2 5 -3 1 Shri Sonanath Chatterjec . 3 3 1 -3 5 Shri N. Shivappa . 335—39 Shri R.V. Bade . 339—43 Shri N.K.P. Salve . 343 General Budget, 1971-72 —Present* d Shri Yeshwantrao C'havan . 346 --78 Finance (No. 2) Bill, 1971 ...... Introduced. . 379—80 LOK SABHA DEBATES

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tmrr ft fc dispute with the pilots. During the petiod of the lock-out certain skeleton services wrWt i were operated, or tried to be operated. I want to know from him whether it is a fact or not that these skeleton services «ft tw atosft : ^ > ^ tt were operated by the executive pilots, who i f a m % w r « t t f % altogether probably number only 15 or so in the Indian Airlines, whereas the regular fa q n M ...... pilots, the Commercial Pilots’ Association, have issued a statement saying that since «iww »Tfrtw : t o t t o t i snrf ^ this dispute was not with them they were ^ r t I prepared to offer their services to run the skeleton services in the interests of the public. When there was no dispute with SHRI S. M. KRISHNA : Is it not a fact these pilots, why were they not permitted that the strike and go-slow attitude and to operate the skeleton service and why the subsequent lock-out were largely due only the executive pilots weic utilized ? to the controversy that was raised about Avro 748 ? Has a decision been taken about the air-worthiness of Avro or safety DR. KARAN SINGH : Befote 1 answer of Avro ? Secondly, what exactly is the the question 1 must say that although the load that Avros are carrying now ? The pilots were not directly concerned with stipulated load that an Avro is capable of this, there was a dispute earlier and it was carrying is 44,500 lbs. a continuing dispute resulting from the December situation. But the hon. Mem­ MR. SPEAKER : Tbe question is ber’s point is quite simple. Wben a lock­ about lock-outs. out is declared, you lock-out the entire staff. It is not possible to lock-out SHRI S. M. KRISHNA : The whole selectively that you lock-out the air host­ controversy was around Avro 748. What is esses and leave out the pilots. When you the load that Avros are carrying ? lock out the entire staff are covered by that lock-out. But the executive pilots, being employees of the management, are DR KARAN SINGH : I think tbe not effected by the lock-out. Therefore, hon. Member is not correct when he says the only pilots we could possibly use were that the lock-out was connected directly the executive pilots. with the Avros. This lock-out was the res­ ult tbe of action which the IATA took, not SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE : The thepilots ; thatwasanearlier situation which hon. Minister has stated that a committee developed, if you will remember, towards has been set up for the purpose of going the end of December. Then I may say that we have set up a committee to look into the question of organisation of the very carefully into tbe air-worthiness of Indian Airlines. Will that committee go the Avros and that committee's work is into the question of the feasibility of adopting a policy of workers* participation proceeding. We expect a report within in the management so that in future the the nejrt two months or so. After that differences between the management and report js received we will very carefully look into the recommendations and if any­ the employees can be narrowed down ? thing is necessary to be done we will do th a t DR. KARAN SINGH •. The Com* mittee, will «recommend specially with regard to the personnel policy. That SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : Tbe hon. can certainly include workers' participa­ Minister has Just sow reminded us that tion. But t may mention that the broader this lock-out did not arise out of any question of workers* participation in the Oral Answers pMAY i« . 1971 Oral Answers 8 pub lic Sector undertakings is separately hon. Minister whether the Government under the active consideration of the have under consideration a proposal to Government. extend the line of Boeing service upto Trivandrum which will pave the way for attraction of foreign tourists and can Development of Kovalam Beach thus earn foreign exchange. Secondly, In Kerala as a (Major 1 would like to know whether the Tourist Centre Government have any proposal for the development of other tourist centres in Karala and, if so, the details thereof. *122. SHR1MATI BHARGAVl T1IANKAPPAN : WiH the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION DR. SAROJINl MAHISHI : As (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VTMANAN regards the first question, the services of MANTRl) be pleased to state : Boeing are going to be extended to Trivandrum by 15th October. As regards the second question, there are a number (a) the progress made in regard to of projects which have been taken up by the development of Kovalnm beach in the Central Government. A number of Kerala at a major tourist centre ; improvements and expansion accommo- dation have taken place at Aranga Niwas (b) the estimated cost of the Kovalam at Thekkady and also at Muskat Hotel. project ; A Youth Hostel is going to be constructed at Trivandrum soon. A jetty construction was also financed in Kerala ; celebrations (c) the expenditure incurred so far ; of Onam festival wns subsidised. and

(d) how long it will take to complete the project ? Life Insurance Corporation’s Investment in Public and Private Sector THE MINISTER OF STATfc IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRl) *123. SHRI S. R. DAMANI : Will (DR. SAROJ1N1 MAHlSHl) : (a) The the Minister of FINANCE (VHTA plans of the cottages, the beach service MANTRl) be pleased to state : centre and tbe hotel have been approved, and construction work with commence shortly. (a) the policy followed by the 11 Insurance Corporation for investment n the public sector and private sector (b) Tbe total estimated cost of the industrial undertaking* ; and project is Rs. 221.5* lakhs.

(c) Aft expenditure of Rs. 16.25 lakhs (b) the amounts invented so far in has been incurred so far. each sector, and the yields on such invest, ments ?

(d) It is hoped to complete the pro­ THE MINISTER OF FINANCE ject during the Fourth Plan period. (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT­ RAO CHAVAN) ; (a) and.

Statement “Investments of the ‘ unapproved” category can be made only within a cer­ tain overall limit.’* (a) Hitherto public sector industrial undertakings, specially in the Central May I know from the hon. Minister sector, were not expected to raise their what is the overall limit ? Secondly, requirements of long-term capital either may 1 know whether in regard to “unap­ from the capital market or from the proved” category of investments any financial institutions. LIC had, therefore, guide-lines have been made or it has little scope for investing in these under­ been left to the officers to do it ? takings. The statutory framework governing the investment policy of the LIC makes no distinction between public SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN- sector and private sector industrial under­ Normally, an overall limit is never takings. The companies in which invest­ supposed to go beyond 15 per cent. But ments have to be public limited companies even there, naturally, the financial prop­ and their share and debentures or the riety, the prudence and their Knowledge loans to be granted to them have to Of the investment also counts. The in­ satisfy the criteria prescribed in the law vestment Committee goes throughly into for what have been designated as 'approved these matters. investments'. Investments of the “unap­ proved” category can be made only within SHRI S. R. DAMANI : According to a certain overall limit. Government have the Government’s policy, the small-scale recently taken a decision that public industries are getting preference. May sector industrial undertakings should I know from the hon. Minister whether not be precluded from taking recourse to tbe LIC has been requested to give more public financial institutions. LIC’s invest­ financial assistance by way of investments ments in the public sector industiial or loans to backward areas for the dev- undertakings are expected to increase lopment of small-scale industries. gradually as a result of this decision.

(b) L.I.C.’s investmeets in the SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN: We industrial undertakings in the public and are not giving directions in this matter. the private sectors as at 31st March, 1970 Normally, they are supposed to look un- and the yields earned thereon during creasingly to the social objectives. Natu­ 1969-70 were as follows rally, they are also supposed to look to the developmental aspects the investment also. In the recent years, therefore, the LIC Invest- Percent- is looking for investment avenues in the ments age Electricity Boards, the Housing Boards, (Rs. in Yield etc. They will look into the investments crores) during of backward areas also if they are viable 1969.70 as such.

(i) Public Sector 1.14 10.72 SHRI CHINTAMANI PAN16RAHI: If you look at the statement, you will And the monstrosity of investment so far (ii) Private Sector 233.94 6.83 as private sector is concerted. I would like to know from the hon. Minister why the balance is so much tilted against tbe the private sector that it got Rs. 233.94 SHRI S. R. DAMANI : In the state­ crores and the return on that is only ment, some guide-lines have been made for 6.83 per cent whereas the return on inves- ftppcovtytf category of investm ent. But ment in the public sector which is only «l regards *fyutpproved° category of Rs. 1.14 crores is to the tune o f 10.74 tto statement says: per cent. 11 Oral Answers MAY 28,1971Orat A m w rn 12

The refore what is the investment SHRI JYOTIRMOY BOSU ; What is policy followed by the Board when the quantum of L1C investment made in return for the public sector is 10.72 and Calcutta-based Eastern region, both in the when the return from the private sector public and private sector, compared is 6.53 ? How does the investment Board with Bombay-based western region like this ? We would like to know from within the last 3 years ? the Minister about the private sector investments and as to how much is shared SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : If between the different business houses it is his intention to find out whether who have got this. After the new policy there is less intvestment in the eastern decision is taken has the Government sector, 1 am prepared to concede that. But decided to take note of the new trends if he really wants some specific imformation and see that between 1971 and 1972, the may I seek the indulgence of the hon. policy is reversed ? Member to put another question speci­ fically ? MR. SPEAKER : Ask one question. SHRI JYOTIRMOY BOSU : I will SHRI CHINTAMANI PANIGRAHI put n shoit notice question ; you will You will not allow me a second question ; accept, I hope. that is my difficulty.

SHRI N. K. P. SALVE : The invest­ SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : ment policy of the LIC about investment He has asked a legitimate question. 1 in the private sector is scandalously asked itv myself when the reply was private. is it the policy of the formulated. Till 1968 Government was LIC to buy shares and holdings of big discouraging investment the Government money bags and monopolists to extricate sector or public sector. There was them out of financial morass ? During a change in the policies since 1968 on­ preceeding 6 months period, have any such ward. It was sometime in January, holdings been acquired by the LIC ? 1970 that positive indication was given that public finance corporations and insti­ tutions should look to the public sector SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : undertakings with more interest. I would If the hon. member puts a specific question like to tell the hon. Member that Rs. 183 1 will give him the information. crores or so invested in the Electricity Board though they are not actually public sector or Undertakings. That SHRI N. K. P. SALVE : Is it part has been done. He wanted to know of government policy 7 about the categorisation etc. I would be glad to give that but there are more than SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : 1,000 private sector companies. 1 have As 1 said, the policy certainly is to see not got that information, npr their classi­ the economic trends and act accordingly. fication, ~I can very well understand Such holdings are in the interest of the his worry. I am sure with the change poliey holders and as investments, this in the policy and approach of the may be attractive. Normally they do Government this difference that we see that. There is nothing unusual about it. now will not survive.

SHtyl CHINTAMANI PANIGRAHI: SHRI PILOO MODY : Let him first I said, monopoly bouses. How much is ask him to supply a list of moneybags. invested ? SHRI R. S. PANDEY : Thefc we two SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : I sectois to which the LIC gives importance have not got that information. the private sector and the public sector. 13 Oral Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAXA) Oral Answers 14

The re |s alto another sector which is very (e) The decline in the value of the important, the agricultural sector. Are Pakistani rupee in unofficial dealings is they contemplating investing heavily in unlikely to have any consequences for the the sector, which is very much neglected Indian rupee. now by the LIC. So that pur kisans are benefited ? SHRI S. C. SAMANA : Are Govern­ ment aware that after devalution of the SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : Indian rupee, Pakistan was allowing more The agricultural sector is also a part of and more subsidy to the exporters to earn thr private sector. Rural electrification more foreign exchange instead of is something very important for the agri­ devaluing theii rupee, though it is cultural sector. As I said, nearly R$. 183 equivalent to de\alnation ? crores have been invested in electricity boards. SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : Fall in the Value of Pakistani Yes, 1 think Pakistan was trying to do Rupee that also. * ut I do not see how that effects tbe value of the Indian rupee. The main question is about the internal economic *124. SHRI S. C. SAMANTA : Will policies Pakistan follows for its own sake. the Minister of FINANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state : SHRI PILOO MODY : International competition. (a) whether the value of Pakistani Rupee has been fallen considerably in tbe world markets ; SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : That need not affect the Indian rupee as such. (b) if so, the exchange rate of Pakistani Rupee with Indian Rupee before the last develutaion of Indian Rupee and now ; and SHRI S. C. SAMANTA : 1 would like to ask a general question, whether external pressure internal necessity cause the deva­ (c) the effect, it is likely to have on lution of the currency. Indian Rupee ?

SHRI S M. BANERJEE : Unless THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VlTTA there is internal pressure, there is no cxter. MANTRJ) ( SHRI YESHWANTRAO nal pressure. CHAVAN): (a) The value of the Pakistani Rupee in unofficial dsaling is reported to have declined as seen from tbe reported SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : change in the rate of exchange from I think Shri Banerjee has rightly answered Pakistaa Rs. 10.10 per U.S. dollar in Janu* that. ary 1S7J to Pakistan Rs. 11.80 per US. dollar iff tbe middle of May, 1971. SHRI TRID1B CHAUDHURt : Re­ cently, after trouble started in Bangla (b) Prior to the devaluation of tbe Desh, may People, particularly refugees Indian rupee on June 6, 1966, the official and also other people who have taken rate Of exchange between the Pakistan shelter in India, brought with them what* was 1 :1. Following the devaluation, the ever savings they had. In this way, 4 lot official ^ate of ^change between tbe two of Pakistani currency come in. I under­ cttttsaefe* works out to 1 :1.57. stand that the Government of West Bengal IS Oral Answers MAY 28, 1971 Oral Answers 16 wro te to the Government of India about SHRI YESHWANTltAO CHAVAN i fixing tome Hind of exchange rate between In this situation, we gave certain instruc- the two currencies so that the poor refu­ tions to the branches about these transae- gees may not suffer. Has he looked into tions. this mattter or has anything been done about it ? DR. RANEN SEN : This is not a correct statement. I represent a border constituency, You should understand SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : our difficulties. People there ask me. I Certainly this question was taken up and have to say ‘I do not know' So they we have made some arrangement. But 1 have to go to the businessmen. No-body do not think 1 need go into it during knows. Certain instructions might have the question hour. If he wants to been given to the State Bank of India, but know something about it, let him see how do the people know ? How do the me. business houses know ? This should be known.

DR. RANEN SEN : Though this SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : question that Shri chaudhari has put If he has got any specific complaints, he relates t9 a confidential matter and there* can came and discuss them with me. We fore need not be gone into in detail now will certainly sort out any problems that at least it should be made known as to are there, 1 think it is much better that what is actually Government’s policy which we go into details about it separately. 1 has bee circulated to respective departments am prepared to discuss them with him. and offices in the border areas, because the poor people particularly who are bringing some money, whatever they could bring, SHRI JYOTIRMOY BASU • What find a lot of difficulty in the exchange about the common man ? market. There is bad blood between the local businessmen and these poor people. Therefore though it Js a confidental mat- SHRI PILOO MODY : In pursuance ter, still what the o'fficial exchange rate is of the same question, I think it is very should be made known to the public. necessary that the poor refugees know Otherwise, these poor people are being exactly what they are going to get for exploited and cheated and there is a lot of their money. Unless they know and it is difficulty experienced on this score. widely broadcast, they are likely to be cheated. Whatever small amounts these poot refugees might have been able to SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : bring with them should be exchanged At the All the branches of the State Bank of announced rate. So pObody is confused India working in the border areas have about the rate, it should be widely broad­ been given certain instructions about it. cast. Instead of letting them be cheated, Certainly, in the beginning there was some this is what should bd done. confusion, but after the instruction were isssued, 1 have not heard any specific SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN s complaints. Of course, there aic always The point is not about fixing up any ex­ anti-social elements taking advantage of change rate for the same. Let us be clear buch a situation. Some private money­ about that. It is a question of helping lenders may possibly have taken advantage the person in difficulty. Whatever they of it. bring will certainly be recorded, but what is to be given for their use in I#di«n currency is a matter that has been flx*d SHRI PILOO MODY : Is the State up. This is not going to be fot cemmt* Bank taking any advantage ? sion by any tajdy and for any sijm. 17 Ora! Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Oral Answers )8

It is only for the furrose of helping tbe SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN: refugees. It is only a constructive effort (O make use of these funds for developmental activi­ Utilistt on of PL 480 Funds ties. Ptorosals for t«o or three types of endowments ate being formulated and *125 SHRI M. KA1HAMUTHU : dtscusssions are going on. As I told you, SHRI SURENDRA MOHANTY : Will these inter.go\cinmcntal discussions raise the MINISTTR OF 1 1NANC E (V11TA many complex issues and a decision on MANTRY) be pleased to state : (a) the them takes time. progress made in the negotiations between Indta and U.S.A. for utili­ sing the accumulated PL. 480 Ruree funds SHRI S.M. BANERJEE : That money in India ; will be kept like that till tbe discussion is completed ? (b) the conciete piopusal* that are being discussed in this connection ; and SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN I That money will be certainly invested in (c) Vi hen the tinal t'cusion is likely to the endowment and the interest from the be taken in the matter ! endowment will be used for the develop­ mental activities. That is Ihe basic plan THE MINISTER 01 1 1NAMJE now. That does not covet the entire PL. VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI MSII 480. funds. Let us also be clear about WANT RAO CHAN AN) (a) it. I do not want to give that impression, to (c) The utilisattn of a ran of the accu­ because at the present moment there are mulated PL. 480 funds for technical and certain investments in securities ? Besides agricultural education aud for housing funds which have been given by way and urban development has been under of rupee loan, are supposed to be paid in discussion with the U.S. authorities. In the course of the coming 40 years, and as this context, the question of creating end­ repayments become due, the funds are owments for these activities is being dis­ credited to PL-480 account. Thus funds cussed. These discussions have not yet get accumulated. That general question reached a stage where formal j roposals of P I. 480 funds will also have to be emerged. These matters in\o!ving inter­ gone into in detail, and some examination governmental decisions w ill take time to of the problem has also been undertaken. matuie. Meanwhile, the funds remain invested in the Government of India secu­ SHRI M. KATHAMUTHU : May 1 rities. know whether there is any concrete pro- rosals put forward by tbe Government of SHRI M. KATHAMUTHU : The total India how to utilise these funds ? accumulation of PL 480 is about Rs. 2,500 crores as on November 1970. Now it SHRI YLSHWANTRAO CHAVAN . might be more. Tbe hon. Minister said As 1 said these are the proposals that have that discussions are going on as to how ln;en made. The other funds taken as loan to utilise these funds in agricultural edu­ are already invested in certain Govern­ cation and other things. 1 want to know ment securities. This money goes on whether Government put forwaid any pro­ accumulating after payment of intereM posals to utilise tbe funds for the develop­ and repayment of capital. What is to Ire ment of tbe country in such fields os the done with that money ? That is the basic building of basic industry. Question that we have to dealwith. Abot i Is it not a fact that U.S. authorities the money at present accumulated, the atfe not agreeing io utilisation of the proposals to which I made a referent c funds for these development projects, but have been made. " areagreelng only for agricultural college SHRI P. VENKA3ASUBBA1AH : With and for cresting some endowment ? regard to the accumulated PL 480 funds, jnav ! i Oral Answers MAY 28* 1971 Oral Answers 30

1 know whether Government also contemp­ for that. But we do not know the details late constituting a sort of revolving fund of their internal expenditure. B»t we In which the State Governments are also know what money has been withdrawn associated for undertaking various develop­ for U. S. usage. mental activities in the States *> SHRI SAMAR GUHA : Is it a fact that a part of PL 480 funds had been SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : apportioned for rural electrification scheme For instance, in the case of the endowment in India and ir so what is the amount ? Is for agricultural universities, it is the it also a fact that the amount apportioned States which are gon g to run the univer­ tor West Bengal falls far short of the sities. Naturally m any developmental requirements of the State and if so may I activity that we undertake, the States will know whethei the Government will in­ have a share. crease the amount for West Bengal for tural electrification ? SHRT M. RAM GOPAL REDDY What is the total ol the PL 480 fund and have we utilised any amount from that SHRI YESHWANrRAO CHAVAN • 1 have not got that particular figure If you ask a specific question, I shall furnish \ie we still purchasing food grains information. under PL 48Q SHRI R. V SWAM1NATIIAN : In SHRI \ tSHWANTRAO CHAVAN . v lew of the fact that PL 480 funds accu­ We are going to stop the pi ichase of food* mulated due to unrort of foodgrains from grains under PL 480 by the end of 1971. the United States, will tho hon. Minister The total rupee deposits for PL 480 imports consider a ptoposal to diveit part of the from I960 to 31*3-1971 amount to funds if not the entire funds for agricul­ Rs. 2234.38 crores and the interest accruals tural development » to the United States Government amount to RS. 231.80 crores, so that the total is Rs. 2466 18 crores. SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : Ihe funds ha\e been used in the Budget lor the last so many yeais. There is no aft orm r question of divciting it now Some funds *rr$m g fa q^o-480 % % %*%- ome under the ownership of the United states authorities and we have made pro­ *tt?t arrc t o t t % «wr arerf posals bow to make use of that. t , ssr z w t o spt ifjftar I t o Conference of All India Bank ^tsrt qx. nr ifrc to?rr ftnr ? loyees Conference held in New Delhi in Afril, 1971 criticised Government for its SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : f.uluie to follow up the nationalisation of Yes, Sir, the Government is aware of the Banks with measures to make it a success ; po >ition because most of tt is invested m Government securities. Naturally some (b) whether Government ha\e received part of it is used for U. S. usage in India a copy of the resolution passed at the Con. and we ate making provision in the Budget ference; %i Oral Answers JY A lSf HA 7,1893 (SAXA) Oral Answers 2i

(c) if so, the main features thereof issues relating to the policies and,pro­ and the reaction of Government there to : grammes of the banks were discussed in and depth. The views expressed by th4 All- India Bank Employees Association will be given due consideration while taking (d) the other points discussed at the decisions on various matters which relate conference and the decisions arrived at ? to this vital sector of our economy. ,

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE. SHRI MUHAMMED SHERIFF : May (V1TTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESH- I know whether there is any proposal for WANTRAO CHAVAN) ; (a) to (d) the extension of credit facilities tt» the A statement is laid on the Table of the small farmer and, if So, the details there­ House. of ? ‘

Statement SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : This is one of our majoi planks in the new policy of nationalised banks, to give credit In a Conference held in April I97J, the to the so far neglected sectors, of the AH Jndia Bank Employees Association population, particularly in the priority sec­ passed some resolutions pertaining to the tors. The small farmer is also one o f them. banking industry. Copies of these resolu- But I can not say with satisfaction that the tions were forwarded by them to the policy was implemented thoroughly, because Government. Some of the important there weie certain procedural difficulty matters referred to therein were extension and there was the question of attitudes ol of credit to small farmers and other the people working in that field. In order categories of neglected sectors, curbing to facilitate this change a Credit Guarantee the supply of credit for speculative and Corporation was formed which started fun­ unproductive purposes, merger of small ctioning since the beginning of April and and one - State banks, nationalisation of which would guarantee the loans of this type all remaining banks including foreign banks where possibly the third party security will giving representation to the employees on not be necessary. This will give confidence all policy-making bodies at all levels of to the Branch Managers to form a judge­ banks, reconstitution of the Boards of ment on tbe loan proposals and to take u Directors of the Reserve Bank of India, decision on these applications. So, this is State Bank of India, etc. really one of the important, major planks. Naturally, it will take some time, because the first major objective of the nationalised hanks was to ffeach tbe unbanked areas ar

Since the nationalisation of the Banks, undei banked 'areas. Therefore} there has we have placed before ourselves the two been a certain expansion of branches. Some

basic objectives of creation of large scale reople have started finding fault with this

employment opportunities and extension expansion. 1 suppose there was a Small of credit to hitherto neglected sectors. element of wastage in opening new bran­ Considerable progress has already been ches, but this step had to be takes. made in this direction and this policies of We have to reach those untapped areas so the public sector banks are being le-orien- that the banking habit may spread. ted to Achieve these objectives. Large borrofllat aeoonnts are also Wing scru- "7 ,* tintaedjtnore ctcefally with a view to put down the use of bank credit for specu taHiVe and unproductive uses. In my m ttaywfefe tfciCfcaptadki# ofthe public w t H t m $ HR * sector banfcslast month, several important ta ^ mm1 if ««r gm t ^ 23 Oral Atiswei v M ay IS, 1971 Oral Answer* U

wm sgir % vlfc **rV sffasrr f*r?nt t fw ar ijfeft | i I l i f t fw * vft«T f*T“WT *ft f*{ ^ n x *rr rrsp ^ fa v i fwr«TJTrti wfafT |[ grirRt *n?mgf vw z ft | rft $ arRsrT *ntfrrt mt 3ft *t sft 5r«rr | aft *r & i SHRI S M. BANERJEE • On a point SHRI YFSHWANTRAO CHAVAN of order, Sir He said, bank employees Among those who did not want the hank' aie taking bribe There are politicians to be nationalised certainly there is in the country who take bribe ...... a discontent I do not deny that fact (Tutenuption) Members of parties which never believed in flatloftalisation were discontented , it is very ovious, I do concede that point MR SPtAkER I do not allow the But the point, In regard to the first part of point of order his question, that the present statets due to some son of reduction in deposit mobilisa­ SHRI PI LOO MODY What is your tion is not correct 1 the average of ruling * this year’s deposit mobilisation is quite satisfactory compared to last year MR SPEAKER I have not allowed it Secondly, there was some defective imple­ mentations mustconiede when the bank rate was increased last January, and certain MHarwftrfta $ * tm t f instructions weie given foi squee/mg the money expansion Certain defects were seen fa tf i % v fa rfw t % trsrc *Ft at the lower level It was far easy to aw t ?rrcr sfa aft nfa *3% t denay a loan for the smaller man That tendency was seen. But it has been «t?t imiPft Sr 9ft ^t*T «uar % % r grw corrected I have myself seen this posi­ tr o w ifix wm rct o t ?ft?r tion. In the month of April, When I met the Custodians I paiticularly brought f*r^r faq vrr ^ftf «r^«n vt wV | this matter to their notice and I | f«P * v m ^ v t f am sure the process of correcting this tendency has comenced wwi t fv ^r>ft vt o tt fwr ^TtritT Tift^t ^ ? r r f«ptrr ^ fr «Jt fan wwrar wt, l i t q tit % war «r^r ^ «nft tftar ^ «r^!hft $ | fa: tv «r«r*rft*rt § < p ?ft«ft *t?t | f*P ^ *ft ^ «R5T ^ ait an% | tf a TfWM **? fc S3 % z H t n r n x t tfH t «ft rf ap^T if w *r w r j*nr ’ **ff # t f«p ^Nrt

SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : *?# ?*rrer w ? r $ fa 3ft First of all, it would be very wrong to « t f w nk fsrq: cfar *fft qsta v t % condemn the entire bank employees as be­ ing corrupt. If at all sadachar is required ijft sftrn v t *pr ^ s i it is required for every section of the community. f a j r : W T I % SHRI S. M. BANERJEE : It is required fiw t t *r tt^ittot jp t t km here also. t t % ff a % *PT*T % 3 f t T O fcTT Pput «tt, w srr s* ^ w ^ f o r t SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : Wherever the question of corruption was *r*rr | ? raised, we have certainly tried to take action about it. We have started establish­ ing vigilance cells in different banks. This ; fWT was discussed with the Custodins also. 1 had a discussion with representatives of w t I, Srfta f * g * n « i t , w m x bank employees and officers and I Was *1 f t % f^rtr ^ pleased to find that they were equally inteiested in the success of nationalisation. Therefore, let us not say that they are less interested in the success of nationalisation. «ft g * w * They are equal partners in this effort and 1 need their cooperation. I do not fiTOT t , ^TT*TT ^ ^ ^ ?r fclT start with any suspicion about any «F* VK f^TT |... particular class.

* « w * r r a r t e r i About the other point, there is certain- ly some truth in it and I have myself said fW « f«? fO T W : % that considering what you and I and this Parliament expect from nationalisation, T ? , T f*WT armT «T, ^ 5fr*rr t w w t*wfWT*rft i tn r * * $ * 1 : * srr* ir «fr«mr ft t sftot wta f t m t w ^ r t vt ffts % f^ n t »%%*r

SHRI C. E. BHATTACHARYYA : Is expressed by the Government o f United the hon. Minister aware that this resistance Kingdom in this regard ; on the part of bank managers has notice­ ably reduced the load advances to the small men, in fact defeating the policy of (c) whether any settlement of the the Government ? The bank managers issue has been reached ; and are allergic to giving small loans because of the difficulty of realisation. (d) if not, what would be its econo* SHRI VFSH WANTRAO CHAVAN : mic repercussions on the operation of Jumboo flights ’ I think that conclusion is not justified. If we compare the number of accounts in the agricultural sector dui mg tbe years 1968, THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND 1969, 1970 and 1971 there is a gradual CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR increase in the number of accounts. The NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) : DR. Quantum of money that is advanced to KARAN SINGH) : (a) and (b). The these accounts is also gradually increasing. Government of India's interpretation of Whether it is increasing in the proportion the existing agreements was that Air.India that we desire is a different matter. I can had the right to operate a Jumbo Jet ser­ say that 1 am myself not quite satisfied vice across the North Atlantic through with it. But it again depends upon the London. This was disputed by theGo\ern- capacity to mobilise savings and supplying ment of the United Kingdom. it where it is needed. It also largely depends upon the guarantee scheme. It (c) Yes, Sir, a commercial agreement came to my notice that although the between Air India and B.O.A.C. has been Corporation announced that the scheme reached. was to come into operation on the 1st of April some of the branch managers in the far of areas are not yet aware of the (d) Does not arise. existence of the scheme. So, training and education of bank personnel is also neces­ SHRI S. M. KRISHNA : Is it not a sary. It is a slow process. 1 am aware of fact that a delegation from Our country the positions end 1, will takesteps to correct went to London and after considerable this position. bargaining came to some settlement with BOAC so that our jumbo jets could pick Agreement with United Kingdom up passengers from London to New York ? Kegarding Operation of Jumboo If so, what are the details of the settle* Jets ment that has been arrived at between Air India and B.O.A.C, ? 128. SHRI S. M."KRISHNA : SHRI VISHWANATH JHUN- JHUNWALA : DR. KARAN SINGH : Tile settlement SHRI N. K. SANGHI ; that has been arrived at is a |W ely commercial settlement between two airlines Will the Minister of TOURISM and I do' not think it would be fo the AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN interest of Air India if these details are AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) unnecessarily revealed, because they are be pleated to state : part of the agreements with a number o f airlines in the world. I can aay that a mutually satisfactory agreement (a) whether the existing agreement has been arrived at. \> with the United Kingdom envisages ope­ ration of Jumboo Jets through that country ; S H R I K. LAKKAPPA : There is « * * * » . thing flfhy afoout the AgftMtneat ;Wnw (b) whether some doubts have been dppdyjjeti ...... Wmermpttmty ? 29 Oral Answers JYAISTHA 7,1*93 (SAKA) Oral Answers 30

s I have not iltowed this, fiesh agreements have got to be you. negotiated with ell the countries through which new planes will fly including the United Kingdom. The Atlantic route to SHRI S. M. KRISHNA : I would like New York is very lucrative and paying. to know whether it is not a fact,,. If Air India is to maintain its position among the leading international airlines, MR. SPEAKER: You had your chance; it has got to fly that loutc with the latest you asked a question. Why are you ask­ equipment. Therefore, it has entered into ing another one ? negotiations with the BOAC and negoti­ ations are in progress with a number of other countries. I would submit that SHRI S. M. KRISHNA : I would like these commercial agreements which tbe to.... airlines arrive at need not be disclosed because, when we talk with other countries MR. SPEAKER : l would like to ask if the details of one agreement are known, you lo please sit down. You had your it Weakens our bargaining position with chance. other countries. Whatever agreement takes place is with the approval of the Government. Se, there is no question of SHRI S. M. KRISHNA : If that Is entering into any shady deal and all that. your direction, I am willing to submit to I am sorry to say that any hon. Member it. I would lequest you to revise it. should have any doubt about it. It is really a commercial arrangement. Air India will never agree to anything which is against MR. SPEAKER : You are an old mem- their interest. bci. You know it. You had your chance. Shri Sanghi. SHRI N. K. SANGHI : I accept your suggestion. SHRI N.K. SANGHI : Sir, the answer from the hon. Minister h«i9 created a Policy of Government r? ■ Advancing grave doubt—that the commercial Agree­ of Loans to person of Personal Surety ment that the Atr India have signed with the BOAC connot be allowed to be known 130. SHRI N. K. SINHA : Will th • to the Members. This is a teally very Minister of FINANCE (VITTA MANTRl ) serious mutter. Under the Agreement that be pleased to state : you have signed, you have come to the conclusion that if you carry above a cer­ tain tiumber of passengers, you will pay (a) whether it is the policy of Govern­ compensation to the BOAC. May I know ment to advance loans to persons on that uumber above which if you carry personal surety so that they can engage passengers you wilt be required to pay themselves in gainful employment ; and compensation ? To my knowledge, the compensation is a very hiavy one which (b) whether nationalised banks ere puts tbe Air India commercially to dis. not implementing the polico and are in­ advantage. I would also like to know sisting on surities other than personal whether similar arrangements have been and also collateral sureties ? made to fly Jumbos over Trans-Pacific which will bring substantial revenues to THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VlTTA Air Indin ? MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN) :(a) and (b). After the nationa­ OR. KARAN SINGH : We have lisation Of 14 major commercial banks, pcqotaed ftoetof 74?s and, * twaH o f , Government has advised the banks to adapt SI Oral Answers MAY 28,1971 Oral Answers » a liberalised policy in respect of leading to WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS small borrowers with emphasis on tbe ope­ rational viability of tbe schema and the Bhoothalingam Committee's Report nssssound of the project rather than tbe on fncometax Reforms nature of sscurity available. Public scctor 127. SHRI DHANDAPANI : Will the banks are re-orienting their credit apprai­ (Minister of of FINANCE) (VITTA sal procedutes to reflet the above approach. MANTRl) be pleased to state : (a) whether Government have accep­ ted the recommendations of the Bhootha- sfr W fosftT : fJTT 9TVR I ingam Committee on Income tax Reforms; and 9KJ9 | h S9 fotfV 9* % *99 ft I (b) if so, the action taken by Govern­ ment on those recommendations ? ®PT9 9 $ W,X ^ ' $ 1 9 f9 ^ q v WtfTJiT 9 t9 ^ | 9 f9 ^ | | %n*f THE MINISTFR OF STATE IN THE MINISTERY OF FINANCt 9* #£-?$>£ fw w raf s *tt tfr (VITTA MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA I * f a r 11 MANTRl) (SHRI K. R. GANESH) ! (a) and (b). Shri S. Bhoothalingam SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN. In was appointed by the Government in 1966 answer to the previous Question, 1 said that to study the tax laws and make suggestions In orders to obviate this difficulty, a Gua­ for thetr simplification and rationalisation. rantee Corporation has been established Shri Bhoothalingam submitted his First which has started working only from 1st Interim Report to the Government on 5th April. Bat, naturally, the proposals for loans April 1967 and his Final Report on 26th will have to be considered, examined and, December, 1967 suggesting several measures ultimately decided on the economics of for lationalisatioxi and simplification of the proposal, the viability of it. Certain-* the tax laws. The lcconnnendations, which ]y all that will have to be taken into have been accepted by the Government, account. If there is no third-party security, are briefly set for in tbe statement laid at least the intrinsic merites of the proposal on the Table of the House, [ Placed in will have to be gone into. Library . See No. LT-235/71] Circular Issued By State Bank of India Regarding Credit To Small S:ale Industries «fr m m fasfk f9$ : ft ?9 9T3f*fT % * 9-9*9 Will the Minister of FINANCE( VITTA orhr v * % $ qfr? softer 9T to s S MANTRl) be pleasad to state *. 93Rfy I | sre % S9 «foMT (a) whether Government are aware # % M r farorara *9r that the State Bank of India has issued a circular to its branches to go slow in 700o * 9> fowTT 200 giving credit to small scale industries and for Agricultural purposes ; and 9 * 9 3T9T99 9M* 9* ? 9 9 # % 9 STST* § 9 9 * g f ? (b) if so, the reactions of Govern­ ment in this regard ? THE MINISTER OF FINANCE sft a r w s TT9 trqrm : ^ 919 (VITTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESH- $ 9* 9$ 95T3 I *9 9? f99TC fa ff 3Tf WANTRAO CHAVAN) i (a) and (b). Government is not aware of any such C-irCu* *W9f | I Jar having been Jssbed, 33 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 34

Kccumtnu ndatiuns of the lhitd Pay Maintenance Allowance to Educationists, Commission Professors u»d I cacheis front East Bengal *131. SHRI A,P. SHARMA : Will the Minister of FINANCE (VlTTA *132. SHRI SAMARGUHA. will MANTRl) be pleased to state: the Minister of EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELIARE (SHIKSHA AUR (a).\how long tl.c l'hiiJ Pay Conimiss- SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased ion will take to submit thcii lecommen- to state: dutions for the lev red puy scales of the Cential Government employees ; and (a) whether a large number of edu­ cationists, professois and teachers have taken shelter in India as a result of the (b) the progress ol woik done by atrocitics committed by Pakistan on the the Commission so far? intelligentsia in Hast Bengal and if so, their number; THfc M1NISTLROP STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Vl'lTA (b) whether Government have MANTRALAY MEN RAJYA MANTRl) prepared any plan to pi\c them temporary (SHRI K. R. GANESH) : (a) It is maintenance allowances; and not rossiblc at this .stage of Com­ mission's work to indicate how long (c) if so, the main features of the the Third Pay Commission will take to plan? submit their recommendations on the rev ised pay scales of C entral Govern­ ment employees and other issues referred THE MINISTER Ob EDUCATION to them. It has to be noted that the SOCIAL WELFARE AND MINISTER terms of reference of the picsent Commi- Ol DEPARTMENT OF C ULTURE ssio ate much widci than those of the (SHlkSll A AUR SAMAJ KALYAN Second pay Commission. The ( ommi- A IR SANSKR1T1 VIBHAU MANTRl) ssion have been asked to submit their (SHRI S1DD11ARTHA SHANKAR RAY) : recommendations as soon as piacticahle (a) One of the most uni oi lunate and they can be expected to do so with consequences of the violent atrocities the maximum expedition rossible. committed by the Pakistan aimy in Bangla Desh has been a large exodus of economists, university'profcsswrs, college (b) Subsequent to the submission of and school teachers, artists and their Intcum Rerort in September, 70 other intellectuals from Banglu Dcsh to regarding inlet Sm relief to Cential India, Government is endeavouring Government employees, the Commission to collect the numhei of such had issued a Questionnaire in November, intellectuals and the respective areas of 1970 to a number of bodies including their comreleni'c. According to the Unions of Central Government employees information furnished by the Vice-Chance­ prominent persons etc. and the replies llor, Calcutta University on 21*5-1971, received are being analysed. The Commi­ 90 university tearhcrs and 700 college ssion is ptcsently holding discussions with teacher had applied to him lor employment Unions/Associations ctc, of Cential here. Many of these tcachers and pro- Government employeess on a selective fcssors have expressed a desiie to work in basis and these discussions are expected fields relevant to the future of their to continue for a considerable time, country. This matter is under the consi The Commission will also have discussions deration of the Government and no final *itb the Govt, representatives and other deciston has been taken. It is not a witnesses before drafting of the report is question of giving these teacher and taken up. proffssers employment in India qr main* 35 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 36

ten ce allowance but of finding out av®nues but of finding out' avenues for useful for useful work. work.

Assistance to University Teachers Deficit Budgets of States for the] from Bang la Desh Year 1971-73

*1i3. DR. RANFN SLN. Will the *134 : SHRI B. K DASCHOWDHURY : Minister of EDIK A HON AND SOCIAL SHRI P. NARAS1MHA REDDY : W EIFARF (SHIKSHA M R SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRI) Te lie. scd to state' Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA MANTRI) be pleased to state :

(a) whethei a l.uge number of college (a) whether most of the State Go- and university tcachet* from Bangla Desh vernmmts have left uncoveicd large de< have temporarily migrated to India and ficits in their budgets for the year 1971-72 have applied for appointment as teachers and if so, the total amount of sucn in various Indian Univessittes and College; deficits, Strtewise ; and (b) whether Government have ever (b) if so, whether Government ha\c impressed upon the States the need to put made any attempt to help those applicant their finances in order and the ways and teachers in regard to getting tobs m means suggested to them to improve upon college ? the position ; and

THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION & (c) the reaction of the State Govern­ SOCIAL WELFARE AM) MINISTER OF ments thereto ? DEPARTMENT OF CULTt’RF f SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MAN! i*I AUR THE MINISTER OF FINANCE SANSKRIT1 VIBIIa G MANTRI SHRI (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWANT- SIDDHAR1HA SHANKAR RAY) : RAO) : A statement is laid on Ihe (a) & (b) One of the most unfortun itc fable <>f House. conSeQuences of the violent atrocities committed by the Pakistan army in Bangla Desh hsis been a large exodus o' (b) and (c) : The Government of economist' umversuy rrofcssots, college India have from time to tune been urging and school teachers, artists and other all Si ites to keep their budgetary position intellectuals fi *m Bangla Desh to India. under constant review so as to avoid per­ Government is endeu owing to collect sistent deficits which results from im­ the numbei of such inte’l sctuals anJ the balance between expenditure comm- respective areas of their competence ltniiuts and available resources. The According to the information furnished State Governments are fully aware that by the Vice-Chancellor, Calcutta Univer­ they cannot except any assistance to cover sity as on 21-5-1971, 90 universiity their dehcits, beyond the special accom­ teachers and 700 c iHege teachers had modation (by way of loans) agreed to in applied to him for employment here. respect of gaps in resources which are Many of the'-e teachers and professors assessed by the Planning Commission to have expressed a desue to work in fields be inescapable in nature. relevant to the future of their country. This matter is under the consideration of A large number of States have pre­ the Government and no final decision has sented only vote-on-account budgets so been taken. It is not a question of far. The budgetary position in the .States giving thes* teachers and professors employ will, therefore, be clear only after tbe final ment fn India or maintenance allowance budgets have been presented, 37 Written Answers JYATSTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 38

Stui cn.cn t Deficits left uncovered in the Stale Budgets 1971-72 Rs. crores

STATE

1. Andhra Pradesh — 9.89

2. Assam — *.78 3. Bihar — 10.05 4. G ujarat — 7.54 5. Haryana — 4.07

6. Himachal Ptadrsh — 0.30

7. Kerala — 13.15

8. Madhya Pradesh — 10.04

9 Maharashtra — 35.18

10. Mysore — 14.46

11. Nagaland — 2.88

12. Punjab — 6.25

13. Rajasthan — 23.91

14. Tamil Nadu — 12.32

15. Uttar Pradesh — 17.55 16. West Bengal — 28.60

Total : — 200.97

Meeting of The Chief Executive' Of (b) if so, the recommendations made Nationalised Banks in April, 1971-72 and decisions arrived at this meeting ; and

*135 : SHRI T. S. LAKSHMANAN : (c) the steps taken or proposd to be SHRI NIHAR LASKAR : taken to implement those recommenda* tions/decisions ?

^ Will tjie MINISTER OF FINANCE THE MINISTER Or FINANCE TviTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state : (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT­ RAO CHAVAN)

(a) whether a meeting of the chief (a) Yes, Sir. executives of the Nationalised Banks was (b) and (c) A statement is laid on held during April, 1971. the table of the House. 39 Written Answers MAY 28,1971 Written Answers 40

Statement The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Vitta Mantralaya men Rajya A meeting of the chief executives of Mantri) (Shri K, P. Ganesh) : (a) Yes, Sir. the public sector banks was held in the last week of April, 1971. (b) The investigations are in progress. Creation of adequate employment In the interest of successful investigation opportunities and extension of credit to it is not possible at this stage to disclose the hitherto neglected sectors were among the details. All action as may be requir­ the most important items which were dis­ ed would, however, be taken. cussed with the chief executives. The recommendations of the Thakkar Committee Report on extension of credit Study mude by the National Council facilities to seif-employed persons and the of Applied Economic Research guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of Regarding Prices India thereon were gone into carefully and it wns decided that meeting the credit *137. SHRI H. N. MUKERJEE : Will requirements of self-employed persons the MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA should be treated as one of the main tasks MANTRI) be pleased to stale : of each branch agent.

The need for adequate credit planning (a) whether the National Council of for each bank as also the utmost necessity Applied Economic Research has stated in of meeting the credit requirements of the a recent study that the outlook for prices hitherto neglected sectors were emphasised. in the coming financial year is not at all The banks were also urged to step up their encouraging ; and efforts to increase deposits and to keep down to the minimum their borrowings from the Reserve Bank which tend to (b) if so, whether any concrete steps generate inflationary pressures. The chief are being taken to bring down the prices ? executives were also advised to take ade­ quate measures to scrutinise carefully large THE MINISTER OF FINANCE loan accounts. The lines on which exist­ (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWANT ing recruitment procedures and training RAO CHAVAN) : (a) Yes, Sir. facilities for the bank stall' could be improved were also examined. Ways and means of bringing about greater participa­ tion Of employees in making a success of (b) The Government keeps the price bank nationalisation were also discussed in situation under continuous review and steps arc taken whenever necessary for keeping depth. price under control ; the various steps Raids by the Income Tax Departments taken by the Government to control price increases have been enlisted in the reply *136 : SHRI H. M. PATEL : Will the given to Unstarred Question No. 757 Minister of FINANCE (VITTA MANTRI) today. be pleased to state :

(a) whether the income-tax autho­ Development of Touriat Centres in Orissa rities recently raided several houses of businessmen in Delhi, Panipat and Dehradun and seized many incriminating *138, SHRI P. GANGA DEB : Will documents concerning black money ; and the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR (b) if so, the action, if any, being VIMANAN MANTRI) be pleased to t aken against the persons concerned ? state ; 41 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7 , 189T (SARA) Written Answers

(a) whether there is a persisting NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) (DR. demand from Orissa to develop some areas KARAN SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. as tourist centies ; and

(b) Government have set up a (h) whether Government have made a Committee to examine the organizational survey of certain areas in Orissa for deve­ and administrative structure of Indian loping them as loutist centres, if so, the Aiilines and the relationship between the main feutmes thereof ? management and its employees, and to make recommendations to Government T lir M1NISTTR. OF TOURISM AND with particulai reference to personnel ( 1VII. AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR policier and practices. NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) (DR. KARAN SINGH) : (a) and (h). Government are aware of the Unuist (c) While domestic air services are not attraction*? in Oiissa, and the State yet completely back to normal, the situa­ Go\urmn<*nl\ suggestions for theii tion is likely to impro\e shortly. development as Tourist Centies. The Depattmem of Tourism proposes to improve tourist facilities at Konark, and Arrears nf Income Tax the India Tom ism Development Cotporn- tion plans to impiove and augment accoommodation facilities at Bhubaneswar 1J40. SHRI C HANDRAPPAN : Will and Konark during the i'onrth plan peiiod: the Minister of FINANCE (VITTA MANTRl) be pleased to refer to the reply II<»avy Lusses suffered by Indian given to Starred Question No. 95 on 2nd A irlin es dll

11139. SHRI R. S PANOEY-.WHl the Mmist<*i of ’lOURlSM & CIVIL (a) the name of business houses and AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR individuals in whose cases income-tax VIMANAN MANTRl) be pleased to slate : arrears excecd rupees one ciore ;

(a) whether il is a fact that the Indian (b) the amount Government had written Airlines has sulTeied heavy losses due to off in the case of these firms/individuals frequent stt ikes by the workers during the in the years 1968-69, 1969-70 and 1970-71 ; recent past ; and

(b) whether Government have made a study of its causes and evolved any con­ (c) the amount realised from these crete measures to ensure smooth working parties/individuals ? of the Airlines in future if so, the main features thereof ; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VITTA (c) whether the air services are even MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRl) now disrupted and not running according (SHRI K. R. GANESH) : (a) to (c) : to their proper schedule and if so, steps The requisite information as on taken to restore regular air services of 31.3.1971 in respect of individuals, Airlines ? firms, Hindu Undivided Families, com- panies and association of persons is being t h e m in is t e r o f t o u r is m & collected and will be laid on tbe Table CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR of the House as early as possible. 43 W ntten Answer's MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 44

Inc re0w n the Gencial Freight (a) wether the exice duty on leaf Rates on Indn-1 kis an*U K Route tobacco used for manufacture of ‘beedis’ is higher than the excise duty on leaf to­ *141 SHRI P K DFO Will the bacco used for the manufacture of cigaret­ Minuter of SHIPPING AND TRANS­ tes and stuft , PORT (NAUWAHAN AUR PARIVATTAN MANTRl) be pleased to M te (h) whether leaf tobacco growers had demanded m the past reduction or at least eqalisauon of excise duty on ‘bidi’ and (a) whtther a confeien(.e betwetn the ‘cigarette tobacco and representatives of Indn Pikist in and U K was held recently in India regarding Ireipht ra«es , (c) if so, the steps being taken by Government remedy the situation 7 (b) if so, the main points discussed at the conference , and 1 l i r MINISTFR Of STATF IN THE MINISTRY OF T 1NANCL VlTTA (MANT­ RA! A^ A MHn R A n A MANTRl) (SHRI (c) the decisions taken in iegard to K R GANISII) (a) The excise duty on the proposed inciease of 15 rer cent in the non-flu* t Uiid tobacco used for the manu­ general freight rates on India-P ikistan- facture of luedis* is higher than the U K. route 9 excise dutv on such tobacco used for the manufactme of cigarettes and snuff , but THE MINISTER OI PARL1AMFN- the cxcise duty on flue-cut id tobacco TARY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING AND used ior the manufacture of ‘beedis* and TRANSPORT (SANSAD1YA KARYA snuff is lov.ei than the excise duty on such TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PAR IV AH AN tobacco used for the manufacture of MANTRl) (SHRI RAJ B VHADUR) cigarettcs. (a) A delegation of the India-U K / Continent < (inference held discussions (b) and (c) No Sir. However, tobacco with Government in April, 1971 growers from some parts of the country had requested that leaf tobacco grown m their parts and used for the manufacture (b) The question of genei U inciease of ‘bidis’ should not be subjected to excise of 15% in freight rates fiom 1st duly at a rate higher than that leviable on June, 1971 given notice by the Con­ such tobacco used for chewing, snuff, ference and the withdrawal of London hookah etc Government had considered surcharge imposed on 30 11 1970 were this tequcst, but had not acceded to the discussed. same

(c) No decision has been taken so far. Plan to Acauire Ships to It is proposed to hold further discus­ inrica«e Tannage sions with the Conference in this regard shortly. "143. SHRI R. R. SINGH DEQ : Will the Minister of SHIPPING AMD Etctse Dutv on Tobacco use t in B edi TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR PARI- Manufacture VA1IAN MANTRl) be pleased to state :

u *142. SHRI D.D. DESA1 . Will the (a) whether Government are planning Minister of PINAW E (VlTTA MANTRl) to acquire several ships to increase the be pleased to state : country's shipping tonnage; 45 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 46

(b) if so, the amount involved in pur­ THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE chasing these ships ; and MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN (c) the total foreign exchangs impli" UP-MANTRI) (SHRI D. P. YADAVA) : cation of the project ? (a) to (c). No, Sir. No such direc* live has been issued by the Government. However, in April, 7l, reports appeared in THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN­ some sections of the Press giving an TARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING AND impression that Union Ministry has issued TRANSPORT (SANSIDYA KARYA directives, which would lead to the conver­ TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PAR1VAHAN sion of the Kendriya j Vidyalayas into MANTRI) (SHRI RAJ BAHADUR) : completely Hindi-medium Schools. Since (a) to (c). Governmsnt of India do this was not factually correct, a ‘Press not acquire ships themselves but they Note' was issued immediately contradic­ approve proposals submitted by Shipping ting the false reports. Companies, Agreement for Imports under PL. 480 Programme During 1970*71, the acquisition of 26 vessels of 6.05 lakhs GRT costing Rs. 161.44 crores was approved by Government. *145. DR. SARAD1SH ROY I After 1.4.1971, acquisition of 3 more vessels SIIRI M. M. JOSEPH : of 1.51 lakhs GRT has also been approved at a cost of about Rs. l5‘00 crores. Pro­ posals submitted by 4 shipping companies Will the Minister of FINANCE for acquisition of 6 vessels with 2.76 lakhs (VITTA MANTRT) be pleased to state : GRT costing approximately Rs. 59 crores, all of it bjing payable in foreign exchange, (a) whether Government have signed are under various stages of onsidsration. another PL. 480 agreement covering commodities worth S 120 million in April, 1971 ; | Hindi Mediu u in KcnJriya Vidyal ivas (b) if so, the main features thereof ; *144. SHRI JA D iJA : WiJi tho Minister of EDUCATION AND SOCIAL (c) whether Government propose to WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUK SAMAJ take posili\e steps to stop dependence on KALYAN MAN Till) be pleased to Mate : 48'J imports which play an increasing role in our economic affairs ; and (a) whether Government have urgeJ the Kendriya Vidyalayas to switch over to (d) if not, the reasons therefor ? ths HmJi medium fiom the new acidcmic year ; THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESWANT (b) whether this directive of the RAO CHAVAN) : (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. Central Government has caused resentment A statement containing a note giving among parents and teachers of non-Hindi main features of the Agreement is laid regions particularly Kerala State ; and on the Table of the House. Copies of the Aijreement have been placed in the (c) If so, the reaction of Ccntml Libra y of ths Partiamet separately for Government thereto ? the information of the Hon'ble Members, 47 Written Ans1vers MAY28, 1971 Written Answers 48

(c) and (d) : Yes, S ir. Government AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA have already annou!l ~ cd their de~isiou to AUR SAMAJ .KALYAN tvlANTRI) be stop concessional import of foodgrains pleased to state : after end of 1971. Import of cotton and soyabean o il will however have to be (a) whether the executor or Darbhanga continued for some years because of the Raj has fo rma lly handed over the Raj large galil between indigenous production !-lead Oflice, Library and G 11est House of cotton and edible oils and the growing worth above Rs. 2 cror:s to the Chief needs of the economy. Elforts arc being Minister of IJibar for the proposed Mithila made to increase the internal production Uniyersity ; and of these commodities also as quickly as possibic. (b) if so, what arc the o bstructions in State/1/elll immcdiatclv starting the Univer· sity Main features of the PL. 48C '? Agreement signed o n 1·'1·1971 as 8roended. THE DEPU1Y MINISTER IN THE MlNl STERY OF EDl.!CATlON AND A PL. 480 Agreement was signed with SOCIAL WELFARE (S IIlKSHA AUR the US Govt. on Jst April, 1971 for the SAMAJ KALYAN MANTH. ALAYA MEN supply or Agricultural Commodities fron1 UPAMANTRJ) (SllRI D.P. Y,\DAVi\) that country. The value of this Agreement (a) No, Sir. was slightly increased in May 1971 (from $ 150.00 million to $ 158.3 million). Taken with these additions, the agreeme nt pro- (b) Docs not arise. vide.s for an import of 15,70,000 tonnes or wheat, 250,000 India n bales of cottou (200,000 bales in terms of US bales) and 102,000 tonues of soyabean oil valued at ~ ··· 14 7 * •..fr >.:~c:\-1 f~cw::r Cir "lii~'l 158.3 million. About 80'~~ of the imports do not rcCJuirc" rupce payn1cot; these will r.:fj 'Zff o ~ Tffl"lftflt-1" { ~"{{ be under what arc called Convertible Local Currenc~ Credit Terms i. e. repayable in lQT fft ~rr t

2. The Agreement further allows the U.S. to convert S 7.5 million from ~he rupees earmarked for their uses ioto thtrd '-PH (i~r EfT 'iiT\3"<~'1" country currencies fot agricultural and ( activities and for sale 'q.,-f ;:r.r frr€r CJr!Ti'r in ;:J~ , !i'.f B" fqcr\1FH GfT to U.S. tourists and c itizens in India. -<: n %~h: fGf"HoFf 91Tl1Cf iilT"' T~ if q;p:fir Of ~

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"' 146. SHRl BHOGENDRA JHA ( q) ~~ <:r+-Ofr!'l" i{ <:r <:'f>T( 'fl:.fT 9il~OfT~ SHRI JAGANNATll MISHRA : Will the Mintstcr of EDUCATION q, ~ <:Q.r ~ ? 49 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 50

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Taking Over Of Foreign Banks THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL WELFARE AND MINISTER OF *148 SHRI R. KADANAPALLl DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE (SHIK­ SHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA AUR SANSKR1T1 VIBHAG MANTRl) Will the (MINISTER OF HNANCF) (SHRI SIDDHARTHA SHANKAR RAY) (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state (a) and (c) The whole question as well as the manner of dcaldmg wilh it are under the consideration of the Govern­ (a) whether tbe All India Bank ment Employees Association has demanded taking over of foreign Banks in the coun­ (b). Yes, Sir. try , and Increase In The Shipping Tretgbr Rates (b) if so, the reaction of Government On India U K — Europe Route thereto ’

+ 150. SHRI 1NDRAJIT GUPTA THE MINISTER OF FINANCE Will the MINISTER OF SHIPPING AND (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YLSHWAN1- TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR RAO CHAVAN) (a) The All India PARLVAIIAN MANTRl) be pleased to Bank Employees Association has adopted state a resoultion to this effect

(a) whether Shipping freight iates on (b) The reasons for not nationalising India-U K —Europe route have recently the foreign banks have been indicated to been increased once again , Parliament on more than one occasion There is no Change id the Government s stand in this regard (b) to what extent this will add to the ion try's foreign exchtnge bill innual- 1' ind Conceptions to Backward Chu nan Community

(c) the steps, li any, being taken to +J49. SHRI M K. KR1SHNAN overcome India's dependence on foteign Will the Minister of EDUCATION AND shippus m the matter of freight lates ? SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl be pleas d to state • T ill MINIS TER OF PARLIAMENT. ARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING AND TRANSPOR1 (SANSADn A KARYA (a) whether Government propose to TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARiV AHAN provide to the backward Christian C om- M \NTR1) (SHRI RA1 BAHADUR) muntty those concessions which the (a) No, Sir, Bat the India— U K / Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Continent Conference have given notic of are enjoying , their intention to effect a 15% general increase in the freight rates with effect fiom I 6 1971 (b) whether the Karala Government had recommended for the same to the Government of India ; and (b) It will be difficult to work this out precisely. On an approximate basis the additional outgo of foreign exchange (c) If to, when a decision is likely to may be about Rs. 3 crores per year, if this be *»k*n in this matter •» incease of 15% cones into force. 53 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 54

(c) Government are taking step? to THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENT. augment the merchant marine, to increase ARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING & the percentage share of carriage of car- TRANSPORT (SANSADIYA KARYA goes generated by India’s foreign trade TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWA- upto the optimum levels of about 50%. IIAN MANTRl) (SHRI RAJ BAHA At the same time, the Confetences are DUR) : (a) Yes. Sir, being impressed upon, both from within by our Shipping line gaining admission as (b) A statement showing the main members thereof, and through these mem* i ecommendations of tbe Committee is laid bei-lines, and without, through discussions on the Table of the House. [Placed in with the shippers and the Govt. to takes library see No. LT—226 171}. into account fully the interests of India's export commodities in arriving at freight rates. (c) The recommendations which concern the State Governments exctutively N a iotial I liifhway Mo. 37 ’ n Assira have been forward to them for implementa­ tion. Those which concern both the Cential and the State Governments have 609. SHRI LllADHAR KOfOKI : been referred to the State Governments Will the Minister of SHIPPING AND for comments. Other which concern the TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR I’ARl- Central Government exclusively are being WAHAN MANTRl) be rleased to stue the examined by the Ministries concerned. So progiess made so l.ir 111 the nutter of far as the Schemes recommended for in­ attaining the prescribed slanriaid in respect clusion in the Fourth Plan are concerned, of National Highway No. 37 in Assam ? the position is that out of 31 schemes costing Rs, 12.42 crores, 9 schemes costing THfc MINIS! ER OF P\RLIAMFNFARY Rs. 3,15 crores (as against Rs. 5.49 crores AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING & TRANS- estimated by the Committee) have so far PORT (SANSADIYA KARYA TATHA been sanctioned. The remaining schemes NAUWAHAN AUR PAR 1W AH AN are still under consideration. MANTRl) (SHRI RAJ BAHADUR) : The information is being collected and will be Availability ot School Text laid on the table of the Sabha in due Books In Delhi course. 611. SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA: Will the Minister of EDUCATION AND Inland Water Transport Committee SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR R epoit SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased to state the steps taken to ensure that the 610. SHRI L1LADHAR KOTOKI: various text books prescribed for schools Will the Minister of SHIPPING AND in Delhi are made available to the students TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR PARl- when the schools reopen after the summer WAHAN MANTRl) be please to state : vacation ?

(a) whether Government have received THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE the report of the Inland Water Transport MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND Committee under the Chairmanship of SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR Shri B. Bhagavati ; SAMAJ KHLYAN MANTRALAYA M IN UPMANTRI) (SHRI D. P. YADAVA) : (b) If so, tbe main recommendations The Delhi Administration, which prescribes th ereo f ; and text books for Classes 1 to VIII for schools in Delhi, have stated that all out (c) tbe action taken by Government efforts are being made to make available thereon ? the prescribed text books to the students 55 Written Answers MAY 48,1971 Written Answers

Tex t books for Classes IX X & XI, whic* available in India, e g The Complete are prescribed by the Central Board of Works of Shakespeare and few other Secondary Fducation, New Delhi, are general books have also been banned. reported to be available in the market.

Import of Books Loans Advanced to different Categories of People by tbe State Bank of India in 612 SHRI M RAM GOPAL Gujrat REDDY ’ Will the Minister of FDUCA­ TION AND SOCIAL WFLFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMA1 KALYAN MAN! R1) be rleased lo state 6n . SHRI SOMCHAND SOLANKI Will the Minister of FINANCE (a) the amount being spent on tne (VIT1A MANTRl) be pleased to state the import ol books from loreign counlues , number of farmers, landless labourers and low income people who have been given loans by the State Bank of India in Gujarat during the last three yeais ? (b) whether a few of the imported books could be reprinted here after paying royalty to the writer ot publisher as the case may be , and THF MINISTER OT T1NANCF (VIITA MANTRl) (SHRI YFS1IWANT (c) whether Government propose to RAO C H WAN) The number of farmers’ ban the impoit of non»copyrtght books borrowal account*, with State Bank and its and Classics like Milton, Slukespeire or subsidianes in Gujarat ar at the end of Dante } December, 1970 was 23050 and the amount outstanding m these accounts stood at Rs 7 79 crores Information lelutmg to the THF DFPITTY MINISTFR IN THF pieceding yeais is not a\ailable MINISTRY OF FDUCATION AND SOCIAL WFIFAR1 (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ RAM AN MANTRAIAYA MEN UPMAN1KI (SHRI D. P ^ADAVA) (a) The amount spent on nniort of 1 igures of loans given to landless hooks in 1969 70 was of Hie order of Rs. labourers and low income people as such 4,16,62,000 and in 1970 71 (upto No\ ember, are not kept by the banks However, 1970) WAS Rs 3,26,65,000 the number of account holders to whom loans of Rs 1000/- and below have been gnnied by State Bank in Gujaiat under ‘small business finance*, 'small scale indus> (b) Such reprints of foreign books tues’ etc was 4927 in 1970, 3073 m 1969 and are possible under agreement with foreign 2624 in 1968, Amornts outstanding in iHibhshers and many books aie already sul .Ii these accounts, however, are not available. being reproduced in the country.

Lack of Proper Roadway* (c) No such ban is at present under in Gu)arat consideration, but importers have been exhorted not to import books which are available m reprints* in India. Importation, 614 SHRI SOMCHAND SOLANKI • howevftr, ofcertain books known to be Will the Minister of SHIPPING & 57 Written Answers JYATSTHA 1,1*93 (SAKA) Written Answers 58

TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR MANTRI) be pleased to state the amount PAR1VAHAN MANTRI) be pleased to of special aid gi\en for the Districts of slate : Kutch, Bauaskantha, Mehsana, Sabar- kantha and part of Ahmedabad every year (a) whether Government are aware to fight against the drought conditions that nearly fifty percent of the areas of which prevail every year in these areas ** Gujarat has not been developed by road­ ways till now , THL MINlSTf R OI STATE IN THE (b) if so, what is the programme of MINISTRY OI FINANCE (TITTA Government to complete the main roads MAN7UA1 AYA MLN RAT\ A MANTRI) joining the headquarters of the various (SHRI tv R CKNISH) Central assistance distncis of Guiarat State, and to States towards expenditure on drought relief measures is provided on an overall basis and does not relate to individual (c) the decision taken by Government distutts The following amounts were to construct and develop the coastal high­ sanctioned to the Government of Gujarat ways and the roads near the border of towuids expenditure incurred on drought Pakistan > relief measures in the State during the past three yeats • THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN­ TARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT (SANSAD1YA KARYA (Rs. in crores) TATI IA NAUWAHAN AUR PARtVAHAN MANTRI) (SHRI RAJ BAHADUR) 1968-69 4.50 (a) to (c) The requisite information 1969.70 16 50 is being collected and will be laid on the 1970-71 5 04 Table of the Sabha in due course According to reports leceived fronrthe State Government from time to time, the Aisut auce to Gujarat for Drought expenditure incurred on drought relief A fleet red Areas measures in the distucts of Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, Kutch, Mehsana and Sabar- 615. SHRI SOMCHAND SOLANKI Kantha during the period 1-10-1968 to Will the Minister of FINANCE (VITTA 31 12 1970 was as lollows :

(Rs. in lakhs.)

1 10.1968 1.10*1969 Name of the District to to 30L9 1969 31.12.1970 -

1. Ahmedabad 52.75 53.10

2. Banaskantha 220.66 304 63

3. Kutch 262.01 405,93

4. Mehsana 97 33 63.18

5. Sabarkantha 287.14 114.51

These figures do not reflect expenditure incurred by certain centralised agcuMHW, 50 Written 4nsrter& M ay 28, 1971 Written Answers 60

Pos t of CoetmWsioner of Scheduled SOCIAL WELFARF (SHIKSHA AUR Castes -ml ScheduleJ Tribe*. SAMAl KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN UP-MANTRI) (SHRI K. S. RAMA- SWAMY) (a) No, Sn 616. SHRI S M. S1DDAYYA * Will the Minister of f PLICATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MAN rKl) be pleased (b) Does not arise. to state .

(a) since when the vacancy of the post Schtnie lor frit, distribution of the Commissioner (or Scheduled (Vies of Vitaminized Food to and Scheduled Tribes has lemained un­ Vhool Ch'ldren in Qris«a filled ; and 01S SHRI C111N1AMANI PANI- (b) whether it has been filled up and CiRAHl Will the Minister of EDU- it so, the name of the person appointed as IA1ION AND SOC IA T WFLfrARE ( ommissioner for Scheduled casts * m d (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KA1UN scheduled Tribes and the date ot appoint­ MANTRl) be pleased to state ment f

(a) whether the C entul Government's THE MINISTER Ol- LDUCATION & schemes ior free distribution of fortilied SOC IAL WFLFARE AND MINIS!FR OI DEPARTMENT Of C ULTURF (SHIKSHA wtamimsed bread slices to children below AUR SAMAJ KAIYAN MANTRl AIR three yeais has been implemented by now SANSKRIT V1BHAG MANTRl) (SHRI in Oussa , S1DDHARTHA SHANKAR RAY) : (a) The post fell vacant on the altet- (b) if so, wheie and the particulars of noog of 21st September, 1970 the scheme being implemented so far ,

(b) A number of names have been under consideration and the selection is (c) the name of the Agency winch likely to be made shoitly. is implementing this scheme ,

Rtconmuctlon of Harijan (d) whether the Central Government Welfaxe Board have rendered any assistance for this pur­ pose , and

617. SHRI S. M. S1DDAYYA • Will tbe Minister of EDUCATION AND (e) if so, the nature and extent of SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAT KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased assistance rendered so far ? to state :

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (a) whether the Central Harijan Wel­ MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND fare Board has been reconstituted, if so, SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR when ; and SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN UP-MANTRI) (SHRI K. S. RAMA- (b) the names of members of tbe SWAMY): (a) Yes. Board ?

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (b) (i) Tbe Special Nutrition pro- MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND gramme aims at Providing supplementary 61 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7,1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 62 foo d to children residing in Tribal areas Taking over ot O.C.M und urban slums for the age group 0 to 3 Amritsar by Bit las years. Children in the age group 0 lo 1 year will be given food containing approxi­ 619. SHRI 1NDERJIT GUPTA : Will mately '200 calories and 8 to 10 grams of the Minister of FINANCE (VITTA good quality protein ; children in the MANTRI) be pleased to state : age group 1 to 3 years get approximately 300 calories and 12 grams of good quality protein. (a) whether the Oriental Carpets Manufacturing Company at Amritsar is proposed to be taken over by the Birlas ; (ii) In the 27 feeding centres in the slum areas of Cuttack city one slice of vitaminised Milk Bread weighing 75 (b) if so, the terms under which grams is being given to each child. transfer of control/ownership is to be effected ; and

(iii) In the 1066 feeding centres in (c) whether Government have approved the tribal districts of Dhenkenal, Ganjam, the same including the repatriation of Kalahandi, Keonthai, Koraput, Mayurbhani, foreign exchange involved ? Phulbam, bambalpur and Sundargaih CSM mixture of corn flower. Soya Bean, Milk Powder supplied by ( ARB (Cooperative of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Ameiican Relief hvcrywheie) is being MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VITTA given. MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRI) : (SHRI K. R. GANESH) : (a) and (b). The Government have (c) (i) In Cuttack City the C ultack teceived a proposal from Rail! inter, Municipality is tunning the feeding national Limited, London, thiOugh their centres ; bankers National & Grindlays Bank Ltd., Bombay for permission to sell 25,000 equity (ii) In the Tribal areas, the Community shaies of Rs. 100/- each repiesenting the Development Department is running the entire issued capital oi the O.C.M. (India) feeding centres thiougb Mahila Samitis, Private Ltd. The sale is prorosed to be Yuvak Sanghas, Kanyashrams and Seva- made in accordance with a Sale Agreement shrams. dated the 29ih December, 1970 entered into by Haiti International Ltd. with a group of 31 buyers given in the statement which, (d) This is a central scheme under among orhers, contains the name of a which cent per cent financial assistance is Birla Group Company namely, Shree given the States and Union Tertitories Digvijay Woollen Mills Ltd. ( Statement to implement tl>e programme. based on the Table of the House. [Placed in Library , See, No, LU 237f?J] (e) For the year 1970-71 the financial allocation to cover 51000 tribal and 5550 urban children was Rs. 32.80 lakhs. Out As per the agreement, the sale price is of this the Stale Government was able to stated to be Rs. 108 lakhs. 30% of the utilise Rs. 1,68,400. sale pace is payable at the time of transfer of shares and the balance of 70% is to be paid within 12 months from the date of the For the year 1971-72, a financial allo­ first payment. cation Of Rs. 29.34 lakhs to cover 1,37,000 tribal and 16,000 urban children of the age group of 0 to 6 has been made. The expectant and nursing mothers will also be (c) No, Sir. The proposal is under covered tinder this scheme, examination, , 63 "Written Answers MAY 2*, 1971 Written Answers

Working result of E«corts Limited SHRI SHYAM NANDAN MJSHRA : 621. SHRI 1NDER J. MALHOTRA : SHRI DHANDAPANI : SHRI K, LAKKAPPA :

Will ihe Minister of COMPANY Will the Minister of FINANCE AFFAIRS (KAMPANI KARYA MANTRl) (VITTA MANTRl) be pleased to state : be pleased to state (a) whether the Central Covernment (a) the paid-up capital of Messers have seen the study report on the import Escorts 1 imited at the time of its policy conducted by tbe tconomic and inception and at present, Scientific Research Foundation, tn which it has been stated that the system of import (b) whethci any assessment has been controls operated by Government have made during the hist 1 years by resulted m the building up of avoidably Government into the woikmg of large inventories and chocking of wider this concern ; supplies of raw matcnals to industnni units. (c) whether any iriegutaniies have been found, and (b) if so, whether Government have cc*» on Deputation to tlie PubI c Enterprise*

(s t t r ) 625. SHRI M. M. JOSEPH : will the Minister ot MNANCL (VITTA MANTRI) 624. vff : be pleased to state: ^ u*rr t o f% : (n) whethei the President of the Institute ol Company Secretaiics of India demanded on the 2Mh Match, 1971 that (v) 'WT JTTsrtt Sf;t 3ST ?*> *n IVnr sre^ *r their parent cadies within specified time ? t / > / (um sr) ‘V 100 <3R?r (ff=r limits.

2400 fH*rc?T-3rT

i* * r m s f a ^tpth % ^ por t of salt on the coast have oot been increased. However, the Indian Coastal %• *it*t> ^ arfl- Conference has icccntly re\ised the charter $ 3TT^ *T 'T* *7* ^T 7i-7T ?r«n *TTft party terms po trning salt shipment*? The mattei haJ taihcr been discussed bet­ **T**Fr£ ween the tonfeience nnd the shippers using the good ofiicu ol the Director General (st) *rf< ?t, *r s*t i J n n * w t t t of Shipping and the following terms had W # ^ t£t ? ' been amved at

faper n < t *raw*a 'TTsr ^ -$ n r) , (I) Under existing salt chartei party (*) (^. f*m r »wr ^trer?* rates ol loading md unloading arc 1,000 tonnes pei day Due to improved woikmg 5r?«r fsit tpt ^ctpt ^rn- conditions at ports, a rate ofloidingol 1,300 tonnes pei day, md rate of unloading $ Sfrt * T it *T * on shipownci account Nov both the shippetb and the slut owners **tc *< (d) whether the attention of Gosun- share liability on this h ount on 50 5( moot has been drawn to the lepoited d„u- basis sioq of the Indian Consul Conference to raise the freight lates of salt despatches ft 5TTT3 ^ flwim (b) if so, the main rom ts of the deci- sion , and b'ib «ft ?*** m ^ n n? f?Tr f r * (c) the reaction of Go\ernment tlicic- to

TI1F MINISTER Ol PARL1AMLN- ( t ) sfurr ^ ^ t T*RY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING S TRANSPORT (SANSADIYA K VR"i \ «rk^c*T?^r sr^r % to TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR I’ARl fr tfiw m *» w fT Ssfr WAttAN MANTRl) (SlIRl UAf «r*rr faSr ^ w f r t , ^ f r % m i BAHADUR): (a) to (c). The freight rates for trans­ ^ srw t | , t i * 69 Written Antwen JYAtSTHA 1, I893 (SAKA) Written Atmers 10

( * r ) ?rf? ?r, eft Sr m (s r) T f^ « rR % f«rw»r k ifa ti % ter* t o r fs r f ^ W f l w | >srh w «t3^ r t fN rn: | ? ■^rrfrr ?T4r ^ f o r e r «r*wrf% % nrfYftT^ ? ? farpr wfflfTWTflr *t TTf*T iffft (*ft % o WTT°

*T«Nt) . {*>) 3 f t , JTsV I f«r?er i r m w ^ tt* q *r^ft («r> a riro - *i$m) ( ^ ) ffiR t t ^ f t (?sT) rP 'T T fa, % 7 T T *T c T * ^ - w vcrsrw ^rTUTcr ap> srurw iTim ^ f^ itw fi % farr faflftfsFT spt ^rrqr *T ff^T *FT fl *T§ ?, (^ ) q^snrfr ?r^ ^ tt i w t % m W 3tt star wmi

?ftx ^ ft *r qrrr^if^> ^ft ?t*tt feqr *t*tt Rise in Prices ofVjuous s i % *rrir irrar * 3rr% vm Consumei Goods s^fsRTCT ?=m spl r f a # % s p fo n & 61J SflRl II. M PATEL Will the nscr spjfwrfert «t sfft ft Mtirster of 11NANCL (V1T1A MANfRl) »rei I 1 ^ t f r ?rr* h r * t 'Ten be pleased to state : ?PTI?r eWT 3% 3T8FT *PT% % «Fl^f «Ft (a) the rise in pi ices of various con. ^f^rsm : snri* % \ w tfsrrg?* srfa- sumet goods diutnp the Iasi three months ‘ f?rTO BBT 1 9 6 9 TT iNftSRT fsRT *PTT | I (l>) how the family budget of middle t w w r wrw^TTt fa *Fr if *g$farar arrfa and lower middle class people has been ?W ^FJTTffT % afteeted consequently , and

629. *ft Twrmm srw w . w t farT utV (c) the action, it any. being taken by Government loi curbing rise in puces ? ^ f ^ i f*P THE MINISTER OF FINANCE ( * ) *RT TR?«TR % WWm*V ^T ^F T (VITTA MANTRl) (SIJRI YASHWANT- RAO CHAVAN) ( t) Consumei price % * 3 *« ? w w *p t t > foftsraft *ift «?rfF fc indices in respect ot individual commo­ dities die not compiitd foi the country *s firo *n%*r ?* srrnfar % * % n whole. Variations in thewlio lesale price $f*Rr snfa a*nr ir ^ ^ r s r «s r 31T% % $ q indices of selected consumei goods as b i<*een January and April 1971 aie gnert s ta r wifto*ft % w t e *

tm m % f W # fSTUT (b) The effect of price changes on »m , «rfi? ft,

beyond Jan. 1971. The lndex has declined c h :~nges in consumer price indices. The from 177 in November 1970 to 174 in All l ndi:t Co nsu mer Price Tnct ex for 1ndus·· hnuary 1971. trial Workers (1 900 .,.., 100) has declined from I S6 for Decem her· 1970 to I R4 for ~l:lrch 1971. T he A ll lnclin Consumer (c) The Government is taking all Price I ndex for Urh~n Non-manu al requisite steps to maintain rrice s tability ~ Employees (1960= 100) is not a vailable • S tnt f'lnen t INDEX NUMilERS OF WHOLESALE PR!f'E') Monthly A \·erngcs (1%1--62== 100)

Jan11 :i r Y A pril Percentage ch:tnge 1971 197 1 (April 197 1 over .T:lfn rary 1971)

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Rice IS9.R 196.9 -l- 3.7 Wheat 211.7 205.2 -3.1 Tiajra 141.7 127.7 --9.9 Gram 22 1.1 201. 4 - 8.9 A rh ~1r 303.9 260 . 1 - 14,4 Potatoes 136.4 111 .4 - 18.3 Onions 102.R 95.2 -7.4 Milk 218.5 23 5.4 +7-7 G het: (pme) 202.5 21) I. ') -0.5 Grnundnul oil 2 JC) .

Jnnim ry April Percentage change 1971 1971 (April 1971 over) (January 1971

Aluminium utensils 14X.4 J18 4 No change Pottery goods 138.4 138.4 No change Toilet lewisites 144.*> 144 6 + 0.1 Soap 144.7 144 7 No change Lttnjps & hmtetns 160.5 1M> 5 No change Matches m .i 114.1 No change JJ 7T5MH I * &Z Sf cW TT w f v T i fi TRfazff 4l *WftWT *r *r eft frsH^r g p &z ^ srk ?r ?r ^ i^ fpt sfftf fwT*icr 631. fa«C : WT ftWT tftT sn ^ ^ i WT3T 5P5W *PT *n? STcTT^r T t f^TT sfpit % • XX.'ftX spi Sfl SfR STR^PT# | % W t SPrtfa Til ‘ JT?*T ^5ft 5 *5 ” («p) w j % SFW (*Tfar spr tffaq? * 1* ? ^ ) ^urap 5^ % * t^ c ^ ®pt sr^rr n ffc«ft *r ^f«?T ffrro r »t, f s ?r sfttTZTT § ; 1965 ?t sr^rfsiH % *t m 1 ^%*-TFrf?rof (*r) ^0? jt, pft w ■3*1% vt S 1 7

(jt) -tot frrsft qft c,#«r SSsft ?frR*T fff W^sfT?? ?rh SPPT5H ilf rp '" W*TH) ‘rftijwrr ^TsrFm t o vt ?t^t 5^ $ w

(*0 *rfs ?ft :rc y e ra f % 632, f?r«jftT fi?«r : SWT sfN?*f

3«jt swww % frrc «Tf^iT wfr *5 a r^ I ?T

(?w t *ftr *wnr i h r m ^f (^) *rm tfr | fv mNt («ft "ft® W») : Jf ^ 5?r% ft fa% f % (*) & (*). z s z % ft^%$ w«ikar * vrmm srfi? snrst gswff M *r *3*rc ^ S $ 1 »r% fw r ftW T t I %?r 3r ^ wwt 1 1 «fir 75 Written Answeis MAY 2$, 1971 w titten Answers 16

( n ) srfs ?r, ?ft *r ^ # 3R =r f$ awrfip srt? 1969-70 JR? *T*fan$ *PT% spr | ? %^T 127 3RIS ^f> spftr «r^ i riwtor Wf?«f am sflw ^ qfr^?r *fcrt («ft T W rnfT ). (jp)sp^t qrm wtwftf tfi €<*?P *P* 5PTT *>Vt % fair 3 F m aFTqf^ (^) ^ ^r, ?rr ?Tm3r % ^nff »p t f w * r w r | JTisr^r % ^ a ’tfr H Tfaff SRflW q flft 3 S f **T- « rc rffr ^ tft 3 r* rr s?1t sn -rnrf % *Tf«ra | f*p ^ t*% srgfatn ^ T | aft ^ *T|qft»r ?% *r w r c n 11 WTfa qf«r msr ^ttW % *trf?nr x? , ? r k fa^ l^ fW T Sffafaw, >962 * s f ? * r f ^ tfafa??T srefa * *m n m*i*tot ^ ft sr% Tj|, sik *r «**nr*r *h (»r) r?«T% S % %fT T,r[Vj *rc t o s t o ?PTr ifrw *ft, mn s^Tfe * *rfafwi qpisoe'd a sstf t ? i tar??! ITOTHtT ^ (4 t *?ft ^5ft«T. Tt??nft) (i?) gm rfr 1070-71 ^ trfrsrif5Pr ^rn ro r snr

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Pos t of Dy Inspector Proposal to expand Trivandrum of Schools., \ndamns & Cochin Ahport» in Ker«la

636. SHRI I \ ( jANNA1 HRAO JOSHI • Will the Mimstei of I DtiC 637 SIIR1MAH BlltRGAVI TION AND SOCIAL W1 I tARt(SHIkSH\ THANKAPPAN Will the Minister of AUR SAMAJ K A n \N MANTRI) he lOURISM AND CIM l AVIA HON pleased to state (P\RV AT AN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) be pleased to

(b) whethei the scale of pay presetibed (b) il so, tin. mini fe^tmes theieof , foi the post is higher than that ol Post ind Graduate Teachcr , (c) the estimated cost of the pto­ (c) whethei the minimum qualification posal > prescribed in the proposed recruitment rules is Graduate with degree/diploma m I III MINISTER OF IOIIR1SM \ND tecching foi Deputy Inspector CIVIL \\ IAI ION (P\RY ATAN AUR NACiAR VIMANAN MANTRI) (l)R (d) whethei ininimu n qualifications lot k\RAN SINGIl) (a) Yes, Sii Post Giaduate Tetchers is M ister’s degic,- With degie ^diploim in teaching , ind (b)and(c) I lie puticulais ol desc- 1 >pmenl wo k proioscd to lc unclcruken (e) if so, the diieeltons piopnscd to dutmj» the cm rent Plan penod, at the be ftvea to the Andatmn Admimstiation Imandium ind Cochin aeiodiomes and in this regard ? their estimated cost are as follows •

Trivandrum (Rs. in THE DEPUIY MIN1S1LR IN Till lakhs) MINISTRY Ol LDUCAllON AND SOCIAL W tL l ARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MAN TRALAYA MLN 1 Acquisition of land loi UP-MANTRI) (SHRI D P YADAVA) extension in mnway 12 70 (a) Yes, &u. 2 ConstiuUion oi restau- iant and expansion of (b) Yes, Sir terminal building. 5.00

(c) The res ision of pay scale of this 3 Lxtcnsion of glidu post is undei consideration. Method stup. 1.80 of recruitment as well as Qualification foi the po&t as relevant to the revised pav 4, Black topping of both icale will be deteimined ifter a decision is ends of the runway. 0.55 taken on the tevision ol pay scale Cochin

Credit Policy of Nationalised neglected sectors are given below : tonics Advances of public sector banks to priority and other neglected sectors

638. SHRI S. F . DAMANI : (Rs. crores.) SHRI BALATHANDAYU- Amount THAM : outstanding SHRI SOMCHAND SOLANKI : December 1970 Will tho MINISTER OF FINANCE 1) Agriculture (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state : (a) Direct linancc (a) whether Government have iinaliscd (Excluding Plantations) 202 the policy regarding credit facilities to be given by the nationalised banks to formers, (b) Indirect finance 142 self-employed professionals, small enire* 2) Small-scale industry 420 preneurs etc ; 3) Road Transport (b) if so, the details thereof; Operators 37 S) Retail Trade and (c) how much money is disbursed as small business 75 loans to each category and the nature of guarantees covoring such loans ; and 5) Professional and sclf-employedpcrsons 9 (d) whether recoveries are made accor­ 6) Education 3 ding to the terms stipulated and what is the extent of defaults ? 888

The Credit Guarantee Scheme for small THE MINISTER OF FINANCE scale industries introduced in July i960 (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT and moified with effect from February 1970 RAO CHAVAN) : (a) After the nationali­ provides for a payment of 75% of-the. sation of 14 major commercial banks, the amount in default or the amount guaranteed Government and the Reserve Bank of India whichever is lower. This «cheme is ad­ advised the Banks to adopt a liberalised ministered by the Industrial Finance policy in respect of hitherto neglected Department of the Reserve Bank. Advan­ actors like retail traders, self-employed ces to these sectors other than those persons, artisans, farmers, road transport mentioned at items 2 and 6 above are operators etc. The Banks have formulated covered by the new credit Guarantee special credit schemes for providing assis­ Scheme of the credit guarantee tance to these categories of borrowers. Corporation of India Ltd., promoted by the Reserve Bank. This scheme came into (b) Details of terms and conditions effect from the 1st April, 1971 and covers for advances under various schemes are 75% of the amount in default, given in the statement laid on the Table of lid Home. [Placed in Library (d) By and large, the rc-covery .per­ SL‘efih.Lt.-23SI71]. ■ formance of loans given for a^i icMltufal development by commercial batiks is satis- factory. In areas where the crops were 'ojUt*taf»din^...'*8'at:th*;.;e n d ;a f . • affected .. by natural calamities > f ; wide**; Dewnber ,sccto.r.feajpiks''' Jp ty jft nature .0 ^ w ^ v e rfo s . 83 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 84

Mod e of recruitments and promotions (b) the names of patties and the nature In Income T;»>. of their proposals ; and Department. (c) the decision conveyed by the 639, SHRI S. R. DAMANi ; Will the (.ommission to Government on each of Minister of FINANCE (VITTA MANTRl) the cases refeired to it ? be pleased to state •

(a) the procedure followed lot recruit­ THE MIN1STFR OF COMPANY ment, and promotion to the vauovis cadies AFFAIRS (KAMPANI KARYA MANTRl) of the Income ta\ Djpaument ; (SHRI RAGHUNATIIA REDDY) : (u) to (c), Ten cuses undai Chapter III of the Act were referred to the Mono- (b) the paiccntage reserved for depart­ ] f)hes and Restrictive Tra^ Practices mental promotions and for dnect lecnm- t ommission until 20 5-1971, and reports ments ; of the Commission have been lecrived in th ee cases, lnfoimation with regard to (c) whether it is a fact that veiy often the names of the pa1 ties whose cases were departmental promotions aie madeinopeia- leferred the natuie of the proposals and tive due to writ petitions ; and the recommendations of the Commission, is given in the statement laid on the Tuble (d) if so, the steps being taken to of the House. [Placed in Library . See streamline the procedures 0 No. LT-240/71]

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Proposals For Capital MINISTER Y OF FINANCE. (VITTA Investment MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRl) (SHRI K. R.GANESH) ■ (a) and (b). The 641 SHRI S. R. DAMANI : Will the information is given in the statement laid MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA MAN­ on the Table of tho House [Placed in TRl) be pleased to state : L ib ra iy . bee N o .-l T-23

Cases Referred to Vonopolies (c) -the proposals which have been and Res rlctive Trade .ippro\cd and the fate of the remaining ; Practic s Commission (d) whether any applications were re)ected ; and 640. SHRI S. R. DAMANI : Will the Minister of COMPANY AFFAIRS (KAM- PAN* KARYA MANTRl) be pleased to (e) if so, the reasons therefor ? state : THE MINISTER OF S iA lE IN THL (a) the number of eases refeired to MINISTRY Op --FINANCE (VITTA the Monopolies and Restrictive Tu'de MINTRALAYA MEM RAJYA MANTttf) Pftpttoes Commission since its inception ; (SHRI K. R, GANESH) * Written Answer* JYAISTHA 1, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 8'>

(a) and (b). The number of applica­ THE MINISTER OF PA1L1AMENT- tions for new cepital issues (including ARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING & bonus issues) from the leading industrial TRANSPORT (SANSAD1YS KARYA houses in 1970-71 was 131. Out of these, TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PAR1WA- the number of applications for expansion HAN MANTRI) (SHRT RAJ BAHADUR) : and new units were 24 and 6 respectively. (a) So far five Mock Parliament Com­ Djtails of the applications leceived are petitions have been organised in the given in the statement laid on the Table Higher Secondary Schools, Delhi com­ of t.be House. [Placed in Library. See mencing from the year 1966-67 and the No. 1/r-241 <71 j Sixth Competition will be organised during the current year when schools reopen after (c) and (d). 83 applications were summer recess, approved, 26 applications were rejected and 22 applications are under examination. (b) Pursuant to one of the recommen­ dations of the 7th All India Whips Con­ (e) Out of the 26 applications i ejected. ference, the Governments of States/Union 25 weie In respect of bonus issues and weic Territories have already been addressed to tuined down since (i) guidelines prescilbed draw up a scheme for Mock Parliament for bonus issue proiosals were not satis­ Competition on the lines of the Scheme fied (22 cases), (ii) the applicant companies prevalent in the Educational Institutions had moie than 60'\, foreign participation in Delhi. and they were asked to submit their applications together with proposals foi (c) Nine States and three Union issue of additional capital so as to bring Territories have intimated that they have down the ratio of foreign holding to 60% made a beginning in the introduction of (2 cases), (iii) the applicant banking similar schemes. company needed cash issue and not bonus issue (1 case). The remaining one case which was for preference issue was rejected Air India’s earnings due to since the applicant company proposed operation of Jumbo Jetn 10% dividend which was in excess of the permissible limii of 9.5%. 643. SHRI S. C* SAMANTA : SHRIM.RAM GOPAL Progress Made in Popularising REDDY: Mock Karllament Programme Will the Minister of TOURISM & CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR 642, SHRI S. C. SAMANTA : Will NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) be pleased the MINISTER OF PAILTAMENTARY to state : AFFAIRS (SANSADIYA KARYA MAN- TUI) be pleased to state : (a) whether there is any likelihood of (a) the progress made in popularising earings of Air India going up as a result mock or mimic Parliaments among the of operation of Jumbo Jets and if so, to school children in Delhi and whether the what extent ; programme is likely to be expanded in the current year ; (b) the number of jumbo jets purchased ' (b) in view of the success of the pro­ and ordered to be purchased with their gramme in Delhi, whether the programme eott price and expenditure incurred in is likely to be introduced in other Cent­ bringing them to India up-to putting them rally administered areas as well as other in service \ and State*; and , (c) what is the number and schedtile of 1 (c) if so, what are the prospects, of a* inaugural flights of the jumbo jets arrtagedf' beginning being made in the year 1971-72 ? or being arranged ? 87 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 88

THE MINISTER Or TOURISM AND (b) whether such instances happening CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR in Alrican countries were pointed out by NAGAR VIMANAN MAMR1) (OR. the President of the Institution of Engi­ KARAN SINCiA) • (a) A n.India have neers ; budgeted for an increase in then ipvemies from the operation of Jumbo lets during (c) whether Go\ernment propose to the year 1971.72 b, Rs. 31.9« crores. take up the mattci with the concerned Government ; and (b) the four Boeing 7-17 (Jumbo Jet) or (d) if so, when and if not, the reasons aircraft on order Air-lndia have already therefore ; received two and the remaining two are expected to be delivered in March/April 1972. The cost of the first two aircraft is THE DEPUT\ MINISTER IN THE Rs 34 76 croie« including airframe engines MINISTRY Or I DIICATION AND and furnished et]uipirunt, and those of the SOCIAL WhlJARL (SHIKSHA AUR third and fouith Rs. IMS crore% (ipproxi- SAMAF KALYAN MANTR \LAYA MFN mately). The delivery flight expenses of UP-MANTRI) (SHRI D P YA1>AV) t bringing the first two aircraft to India were (a) No such case has come to the Rs. 2 30 lakhs notice of Government.

(c) The following inaugural flights are (b) The Institution of Engineer has scheduled to be operated . no mfoimatton readily avulable.

Two from Bombay to London, (c) and (d). Do not arise. Two fiom 1 ondon to Bombay, Loan from Canada Two fiom Bombay to New \ork , and Two fiom New York to Bombay 645 SHRI S. P. BHATTACHARYYA ! Will the Minister of TiNANCF

(a) whether Government of India have The dales ol the otliei inaugiirnls hive signed an agreement with the Canadian not yet been finalised. Government for a loan of Rs. 28 crores for the impoil of industnal materials , and BrUlftiand W'«tGerman Lngineerlnj? Eirms keeping on( Indian Hrms from C ontracts (b) if so, the main features of the agreement 614, SHRI S. P BTIATTAC HARYYA Will the Minister of EDUCATION AND TUL MINISTER OF riNANCE(VITTA SOCIAL WElTARr (SHIKSHA AUR MANTRI) (SHRI \ESHWANT RAO SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) he pleased to ( HAVAN) : (a) and (b). A development state ; loan agreement for Cs 40 million (about Rs. 28 crores) was signed with the Cana- (a) whether Government are aware that dian Government on April 7* 1971. The the British and West German Engineering loan is intended for financing the import oT firms try to keep Indian engineering firms certain industrial commodities and fertili­ out of contracts by the ruse of Hritiun se! s Jiom Canada. It is repaya&le over a engineers incharge of development protects, period of 50 years inclusive of a 10 y*ar toltotfjtton Indians with British engtafteiing grace period with no interest or fsiny other service Charge. & Written Answers JYAISTHA1 ,1893 (SARA) Written Answers 98

Cen tral Staff Census report regarding THE MIN1STFR OF STATE IN THE Fay or Central Government MINISTERY OF FINANCE (VITTA Employees MANTRA LA YA MEN RAJYA MANTRl); (SHRI K, R, GANESH) ; (a) Yes, Sir. 646. SHRI M. KATHAMUTHU : Will the Minister of FINANCE ( VITTA (b) The seized material was taken over MANTRl) be pleased to state : by the Income Tax Department on May 26, 1970. (a) whether the Central Staff Census ieport for t%8.69 has revealed that more than half of the Central Government em­ (c) Ihe Income Tas Department which ployees numbering 28.07,400 draw a basic is concerned only with the evasion of pay of less than Rs. 100/- per month ; and Income Tax is examining the seized material and also makeing other investigations. Diiections have been issue to the Income (h) if so, whether there is any proposal Tax Oflicer to expedite the investigatios. to increasing their basic salary ?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Sr ?svt m i MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VITTA MAN- TRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRl) (SHRI K. R. GANFSIl) : (a) Yes, Sir. 648. «fr g * * w*? : w fw T

(b) The question of revision of the existing salary structure of all Central fo : Government employees including those drowing a basic pay of less than Rs, 100/— (^ ) W Sfctr I % per month is already before the Third Pay Commission. The lecommendations of the 5 1 ^ 0 ? T 5T%*FT) * TK fWcr Pay Commission will have to be awaited. % snrw w sr % fff^ % trap «re Enquiry Into Recovery of Income Tax From M/S. Sundoomal 2 *rfrr, 1971 vt $3 «f*rf VTV f k m m ; Ram Swroop of Delhi (*r) ?jtt for z x 647. SHRI KATHAMUTHU ! srnfor Will the Minister of MINANC’E (VITTA ; MANTRl) be pleased to state :

(*r) w t z x m % 3^T?Tsfhr I (a) Whether the Income Tax Intelli fence Department has received all the 5W FT WFgtf Sfncrf ; Ilk records recovered by the Sales Tax Depart­ ment, Delhi, from M/s. Sundoomal Ram Swaroop, Naya Bazar, D e lh i; (* ) tit % ftar $*r * ..._ .9 . . . Jkx _... Wi A, #\ (b) whether it is a fact that their papers WWFi£f m W | r are lying with the Department for more than one year ; and fiw rr w b x w m m w a {c} if so. the steps being taken to expe­ f tf w r «ewr): dite investigation ifwo income tax and sales tax evasion ? (* ) tit t[t i Written Answers Ma y 2ft Written Answers 92

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652. «fr pr*T ^ «F3*m WT farT (c) whether any steps have been t t ^ «rm?r * t s>tt *r&*t fa : taken by Government to meet their d§« mands, if s>o, the details theieof , end (sp) *f*T 197 I % TOTT% (d) if not. the reasons therefor ? ir sprrercgw wftwrfoff mr

**w$ v =*hrsV JTJgV ?rc € s f t *Tf^T ir IHE MINISTER OF I INANCb (VITTA ?rtaT *wt srf?*rf srcnr? *r£ § , MANTRI) (SHRI VESJIWAN IRAO CHA- VAN):(a) to (d). It has been leported by (sr) *rfe |t, wt 5f«rr f , Reserve Bank of India that following an sfn: altercation between a professional shroff and an employee of (. ash Department of (tt) ^ ir faf-T^ 3 ^ % ^ ^ Kanpui Branch over exchange of notes on 14.5.1971, the shroll was alleged to fa 55 « n w £ r *rf £ fr*rr ^ t , Thrift have threatened to murdet the employee. fos swit t ? On the matter being leported to the police, the shroff was at rented and later on leleased after obtaining fiom him a bond f*?T *r»nwr % x v m ('ft of good conduct. In sympathy with the fcr*; »t$5t).(«f)s(»t). % *faii e i ot InJian £TO 5T f«rsrr *T*TT | I- Aiihnes And t*o Others

Demands Made by Employee* of the Branches 654. SHRI MUHAMMAD SHfcRIFK of Reserve Bank of India, Kanpur Will the MINISTER OI TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PAR* Al AN AUR 6530. SHRI ROBIN ShN : Will the N \GAR VIMANAN M \NIR1) be pleased MINISTER OI UNANCb (VlL I* A to state : MANTRI) be pleased to state : (a) whether the aerention of (a) whether any enquiry was Government has been drawn to the held into the death ot H.L. Bragansra, Chief agitation launched by the employees Engineer of Indian Airlines and two Of the branches of Reserve Baok of others inside a hanger at Palam Airport on India, Konpur (U.P.) ; :5th March, i»,7i; 95 Written Amweis MAY 28, 19/i Written Answers %

(*) if so, the details thereof, and (a) Whether the Life Insurance Cor* portion has formulated aoy scheme for extending loan facilities on policies for (c) the particulars of the help gt\cn the purchase of ready made old bouses ; to ijiq families of the persons who died in and the above accident » (b) ii so, the main features of the TH L M1N1STLR 01 TOURISM AND scheme ? CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAQAR VIMANAN MANTRl) (Di KARAN SINGH > (a) Yes Sir An enquirv THE MINISTER Ol STATE IN THE vm held by the Civil Aviation Depaitment MINISTRY Ol FINANCF (VITTA as required under tule 71 of the Aircraft MAN1RALAYA MLN RAJYA Rules, 1937, and a report was submitted to MANTRl) (SHRI K R GANCSH) Government on l4Ui May, 1971 (a) Under its ‘ Own \o u r Home*’ Scheme the L I C grants loans to policy* holders for purchase of iccently constiuc. (b) The accident was caused by o\ci- ted houses in &ood condition inflation of a spnre B-731 wheel just out­ side hangai no 4 at Palam (b) Ihe main features of the Scheme are as under — (c) Indian Airlines have decided to pay compensation to membeis of the families of the deceased u> below 1 The icceptable age of the building in relation to the nature of its construc­ tion as undei — The late Shri H L Rs 86,400 Com­ Bragfttiza* pensation plus Rs, 30,000 Ora Nat we o f But! ding Acceptable tuitj A ge (i) Reinforced cement 20 years The late Shn 3 C Rs 75 000 Com­ concrete framed Gupta pensation phis and terraced Gratuity put to­ gether (u) Masonry walls 15 years The (ate Shn Bud hi Rs 25,000 t om- (pucca and rein* forced cement Singh peobation plus Gratuit} put to- concrete floors and gcthei »oof)

(m) Masonry walls 10 years T h e late Shri Braganza is survived by (pucca Timber of his wife and 2 children Each child Joist frame and will be given a scholarship of Rs 25/. pent roof) pet month till he attains the age ot 18 years or till giaduation, whichevei (iv) Masonry walls 5 years is earlier (kutcha) and pent roof—(sheet of tile) Svheme to provide Loan Fuel! tics to Purchase leady wade old House by NB I tfe Inn n

major defect like cracks etc, are ex- the last Friday o f June* 1969 and June, cluded. 1970, Tamil Nadu accounted for Rs. 17,7 crores or 5.4%. Information in this regard is not available for any later date. 2. The rate of interest is 7 l/2% per annum, in case of default an additional interest of 2 1/2 per annum becomes Recovery of Income-Tax payable. 657. SHRI DHANDAPANI : Will the 3. The minimum amount of loan is MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA MAN­ Rs. 10,000/> and the maximum Rs. 1 lakh. TRI) be pleased to state : Where the loan is for extension of a house the minimum is only Rs. 7,500/-. (a) whether any concrete plan has been formulated by Government to tap the 4. Where a borrower opts to repay much-needed resources available i*. the the loan by equated monthly instalments form of Income Tax arrears totalling Rs. he may take a mortgage redemption policy 565.73 crores as on 31st December, 1970 ; covering the loan outstanding from year and to year during the repayment term. Where the loan is proposed to be repaid by an Endowment Assurance Policy the sum (b) the area in which there is the assured will have to be about 110% of the largest amount of income tax arrears in loan. the country ?

N«w Offices opened by Nationalised THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Banks in Tamil Nadu MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VITTA MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRI) (SHRI K. R. OANESH) : (a) The 656. SHRI DHANDAPANI : Will the Government has during the last MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA three years taken several measures MANTRI) be pleased to state : for speedy collection of arrears of taxes. Apart from these, it has not been consi­ (a) The number of new offices opened dered necessary to formuiajte any separate by the 14 nationalised banks in Tamil plan for recovering the Income-tax Nadu ; and arrears of Rs. 565.73 crores as on 31.12.1970.

(b) the share of Tamil Nadu in the growth of deposits after nationalisation ? 2. Such measures taken for speedy collection of arrears of taxes are enumera­ ted below THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YBSHWANT- RAO CHAVAN): (a) Between July, (i) Taking over by the Income-tax 1969 and end of March, 1971, the Department itself of recovery work latest date for which information hitherto done by officials of the is available, 188 new offices were State Government. opened in Tamil Nadu by the 14 nationalised banks. The Government last year sanctioned 68 posts of Tax: (b) Statewise figures of deposits of all Recovery Officers and with these scheduled commercial banks are not avail- additional posts most of the.re­ abte for any recent date. However, of the covery work has been taken over increase b t about R*. 324.2 crores in by the Income-Tax Department in deposits of the nationalised banks between nil the Commissioners charges. 99 W ruttn 4/nwtrs MAY 1971 Written Answers 100

(n) The function *1 Distribution West Bengal -1 Rs 90.52 crores St heme under which the work of West-Bengal-11 Rs. 47-84 crores. collection ol taxes lus been made the specific function of one or West.Bengal.il I Rs 73.35 crores. more income-tax officers in the Calcutta (Cential) Rs, 34.82 crores, Range was intioduccd in 1966 and was further extended duiing the Total - Rs 246 53 crores Us>i year

(m) Acceptance of eiossed cheques by Interl eking in Public. Limited C ompanies the Deinilmant and opening of and Private Limited Compai es receipt counters for this purpose in the Income T ix Officcs 658 SHRI DHANDAPANI Will the Minister of COMPANY AFFAIRS (KAM- PAN£ KARYA MANTRl) be pleased to (iv) Publication ol names of assessees state who are defaulters in the payment of taxes. o \er certain riescribcd (a) whether theie is any interlocking limits in 13 public limited companies and 101 private limited companies having a total authorised capital of Rs 58 4 crores, which (v) Arrears Clearance Fortnights m, have b»en newly registered upto 31st March, being observed all o\er ihe 1970 , and country Dur.ng this period, special emphasis is laid on carr> (b) if so, whether they are not covered tng out pending adjustments/recti­ by the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade fications, giving effect to appellate Practices Act Orders and collecting the net demands due fiom the assessees THb MINISTER OF COMPANY AFFAIRS (KAMPAN1 KARYA MANTRl) (SHRI RAGHUNATHA REDDY) (vi) Two Additional Commissioners of (a) and (b). (l) Presumably the ques­ Income-tax (Reco\try) have been tion seems to refer to companies registered posted exclusmlv foi ieco\e y in Tamil Nadu State during the period work in each of C omnussioneis from 1-4-1969 to 31-3-70 Charges at Bombay and Calcutta Similarly one Addition ii C omnus (2) Of the 13 public limited companies sioner of Income-tax (Rtcover>) and 101 private limited companies so has been posted in each of registered, the following three companies Commivstoners’ ( harges at Delhi appear to bs belonging to * ‘large industrial and Madras groups’ which have been identified in the Report of the Industrial Licensing Policy Inquire Committee - (vu) Sixty posts of Income-tax Officers (Collection) were last year sanc­ Name of Company Group tioned by the Government for attending to the work of liqui­ 1. Btnny Ltd Macneill Sl Barry- dation of arrears demands. Binny 2. Southern Petro­ chemical Indus* Muthiah Chettiar (b) The largest amount of Income tax tries Corporation Group arrears as on 31 12 1970 were in the Ltd charges of Commissioners of Income-tax West Bengal-1, I), III and (Central) Tokushu Menon Calcutta The said amount was Its 246 53 Paper Mfg Co crores Its break-up was as follows I-td •“•do* 101 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7,18^3 (bAKA) ft utt Ai *i»

(3) Only Binny Ltd has registered among the people- of Tuticorin to name under the MRTP Act and has mter-con- the Tuticorin Poit after the Rica Tamil nections with other companies of Macneil! patriot and rreedom fightei V O Cludarr- & Barry-Binny Group. As regards the baram , other companies it is too early to make statements about inter-connections, since (b) whether Govern nent have received the newly registered companies may take n Ti.picscnt.Hion to this cffect , and 18 months to file then tirst annual returns according to the Companies Act, 1956 (c) if so, the decision taken thereon ? In the absence of such returns it is not possible to study inter-connections and consequently the applicability of the THF MINISTER OF PARLIAMIM- MRTP Act ARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT (SANSADIYA KARYA 1 ATHA NAUWAHAN OUR PARIWA11AN Proposal to construct au Aerodrome MANTRI) (SHRI RA1 BAHADUR) * •n luticonn (a) and (b) A Resolution passed on 29 7-70 by the 1 iituorm Municipality 659 SHRI MURTJGAN AN 111AM requesting the Government to name the Will the M umtei of TOURISM AND new harbout at Tuticorin as ‘ lu tic o n n CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR V O C Haibour’ was foi warded to the NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) be pleased Government of India for consideration to state . by the Government of Tamil Nadu in February 1971 (a) whether there is a proposal to constiuct an aerodrome in Tuticorin (c) It is not the puctice to name district in view of the expansion of the harbours after the names of individuals. Tuticorin Port , A harbour is known by the name of the place where it is located In view of (b) ]f so, the main features thereof , this the new major port at Tuticorin as and and when it is formed would be called the Port of Turicotm as m the case of the (c) whsther any sue has been selected other major ports in the country for the construction of the aerodrome * 0/er

Change in the name of Tuticorin Port (a) whether overdrafts by State Governments during the year 1970 71 660. SHRI MURUGANANTHAM : reached all time high being as much as Will the Minister of SHIPPING AND Rs 180 crores , TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR PARI- WAHAN MANTRI) be pleased to state (b) if so, the State*wise break-up of ttys figure and respective figures for the (a) wJMtker there is a strong desire last two years ; iOi Written Answers MAY 28, 19^1 Written Answers 104

(c) whether during the year 1969-71, Statement Government had initiated some measures to check the increasing trend of overdraft, and States’ Overdrafts on the Reserve Bank of India

(d) if so, the reasons why the measures (In C rores of Rupees) failed to yield any result during the year 1970-71 9 State At the end of At the end of 1969-70 170-71 THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YASHWANT- RAO CHAVAN) (a) and (b) The States’ Andhra 16 68 47 34 overdraft on the Reserve Bank fluctuate Pradesh from day-to-d *y A statement showing the overdrafts of State as at the end of 1969 70 Assan j5 27 20 29 and 1970-71 is attached Bihar — 18 ^2 Gujarat 7 88* 3 27 (c) and (d) Fiom 1969-70 the States’ Haryana 1 87* 5.41 resources position is being reviewed annually by the Planning Commission m Himachil — 1.38* the light of their reasonable requirements Pradeih of Plan outlays, unavoidable non-Plan Kcral 1 6 56 15 37 commitments and the additional resources Madhya 1.29* 3.54* mobilised by them The inescapable gaps Pradesh in resources, as recommended by the Planning Commission, are covered through Maharashtra 27 04 18 28 special accommodation (by way of loans) Mysoie 17 32 26.70 During 1970-71, several States accepted Nagaland 0 28* new commitments, both on Plan and non- 0 87* Plan account for which they lailed to fitd Punjab 2 55* — the necessary matching resources In Rajasthan 24 13 67 55 several cases even the existing resources Tamil Nadu 9 92 25.35 were given up West Bengal 21.96* 6 49 While the Government of India cannot TOTAL 152.75 260.36 give any direction to the States regarding the manner in which their Budgets should be framed it is expected tbat they would Notes observe the necessary financial discipline and restraint. The Government of India 1 The above figures take into have from time to time been urging States account intergovernmental transactions relating to March accounts of respective to keep their budgetry position under cons, years adjusted subsequently taut review, to contain their Plan and aQp-Plan expenditure within the available 2 The asterik (*) denotes that the retources and to avoid persistent over­ States overdraft was more tMfcn covered drafts. by its^treasury bills holdings. 105 Written Answers JYAISTHA 1, 1893 (S4K4) Written insweis 106

Aqnlsition of Jumbo Jets by India which can be attributed to several un­ favourable factors such as, economic 662. SHRI B1SHWANATH JHUN- recession, rapid increase in industry cost JHUNWALA levels, etc. SHRI T. S. LAXMANAN (c) According to current forecasts the SHRI G VISHWANTAHAN relatively lower rate of growth of inter, national air traffic is 4 temporary pheno­ Will the MINISTER OF TOURISM menon and there is every likelihood of a AlsD CIVIL AVI \TIO N (PARYATAN reversal of the current situation AUR N A G \R VIMANAN MANTRl) be pleased to state (d) Air-lndia had an overall load factor of 54 2% during 1970-71 and antici­ (a) whether it is a fact that India has pate an overall load factor of 518% m acquired one Jumbo Jet and three more 1971-72 inclusive of operation of four are under contractual order for supply Boeing 747 services per week between India before long , and U K , three of which will be extended to U S A (b) whether it is also a fact that international airlines, owning Jumbos like, (e) The decision to purchase Boeing the Trans-World Airways and the Pan 747 aircraft was taken after careful study American have so far incurred losses of of all relevant factors pertaining to the dollars 70 million and dollars 62 million economics of ajr transport consistent respectisely , with the Corporation’s policy of timely acquisition of modern and competitive equipment and its proper deployment (c) whether according to experts the through a careful selection of routes and existing slump in the growth of passenger markets trafhc is likely to continue for another three years , Exchange of Currency brouKbt by (<# whether the international flights ol Refugees from Bat fla Desh the Air India do not carry optimum passenger loads at present and if so, the 663. SHRI BISHWANATH JHUN- percentage of vacant seats carried , and JHUNWALA

(e) whether Government would place SHRI BIRfcN DUTTA on the table of the House a Statement explaining fully the economics of working Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE of the Jumbo Jets and the justification for (VITTA MANTRl) be pleased to state : acquiring four Jets when the above factors dp not justify such acquisition 7 (a) whether tbe evacuees from Bangla Desh are being harassed by money THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND exchangers on the Indian border ; CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) (DR KA&AN SINGH) (a) Air-India have already (b) whether Government of Tripura acquired two Boeing 747$ (Jumbo Jets) have asked the Government of India to Two more are expected to be received in license new foreign exchange dealers to March/April. 1972. save the evacuees from such exploitation ;

(b) Several international airlines have (c) if so, the steps taken by Govern­ lately experienced advene financial results ment in this regard ; and 107 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 108

(d) whether Government have libera* MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRl) lised the exchange rate at requested by (SHRI K. R. GANESH) : (a) to the Bangla Desh Government ? (c). Government have no infor­ mation so far about fake currency having been brought in by refugees THE MINISTER OF FINANCE coming from Pakistan. However, the (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT­ I osition is being ascertained through the RAO CHAVAN) : (a) No complaint State Governments concerned and a of harassment to the evacuees from statement will be laid on the table of the Bangta Desh at the hands of money House as soon as full information is changers on the Indian border has been received. received by Governments ;

(b) and (c). A request Was leceived Proposal to Develop Guruvajoor In Kerala as Tourist Centre from Tripura Administration for increas­ ing the money-changing facilities In­ structions have been issued to the eflect 665. SHRI C. JANARDHANAN : that branches of the State Bank of India operating in the eastern sector may accept Will the Minister of TOURISM AND Pak currency brought in by the evacuees. CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN OUR NAGAR V1MANAN MANTRl) be pleased (d) No such request has been recei­ to state : ved by Government. (a) whether there is any pioposal to Fake, Currency gnen to Refugees give assistance to develop Guruvayoor, the c joung frjm Ban ,1a Desh famous pilgrim centre in Kerala, as Tourist Centre ; and 664 : SHRI BISHWANATH JHUN- JHUNWALA : (b) if so, the details thereof ?

SHRI G. Y. KRISHNAN : THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN OUR Will the MINISTER OF FlN A N cf NAGAR V1MANAN MANTRl) (DR. (VIITA MANTRl) be pleased to state . KARAN SINGH) : (a) and (b). The Department of Tourism, Government of India, is not m a position to develop this (a) whether tt is a Tact that the area due to limitation of funds necessitating Government of Pakistan are trying to a strict order of priorities. dump into India fake currency notes of Rs. IQ/— denomination through the National Highway No 47 refugees who are coming to India from Bangla Desh ; 666 SHRI C. JANARDHANAN : Will the Minister of SHIPPING AND (b) whether the refugees have been TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR duped to belive that the notes given to PAR1WAHAN MANTRl) be pleased to them are genuine ones ; and state:

(c) Whether such notes have been (a) whether it is a fact that the interested ? rrogress in the work o f National Highway No. 47 is very slow ; THU MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VlTTA (b) if so, the reasons therefor ; and 109 Written Answets JYMSTHA 7,1893 Wiitten Answers 110

(c) whether the Central Government possible at this stage to indicate when the have approved the scheme of Cochin By­ change will be made as legislation is pass on this Highway 9 involved.

THE MIN1STFR OT PARLIAMENT­ Schools in outer Delhi Parliamentary ARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING AND Constituency TRANSPORT (SANSAD KARYA TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWAHAN MAN­ TRl) (SHRI RAJ BAHADUR) (a) No 668 SHRI DALIP SINGH Will the Sir The progress of work on this National Minister of EDUCATION AND SOCIAL Highway is satisfactory WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased to state (b) Does not arise (a) the number of Government aided (c) The proposal for undertaking Higher Secondary Schools in Outer Delhi construction of Cochin byepass is included Parliamentary Constituency for boys and in the Fourth Five \ e i r PI in Tfte girls separately , and alignment of this bye pisslm ilready bc'n approved (b) number o f new schools proposed to be started from the commencement of Proposal to take ove Delhi the Educational Session 1971-72 *> Iran port Undertaking THE DLPUTY MINISTER IN 667 SJIR1 DALIP SINGH Will the THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND Minister of SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT SOCIAL WELFARF (SHIKSHA AUR (NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWAHAN SAMAT KALYAN MANIRALA> A MEN MANTRl) be pleased to state UP-MANIRl) (SHRI D P YADAVA)

(a) whether Government are consi­ dering a proposal to take over the Delhi (a) (i) Govt, aided Higher Transport Undertaking to mtet the demand Secondary Schools ot the people of Delhi and to improve the for Boys ... 4 present working and administration of the L idertaking , (ii) Govt sided Higher Secondary Schools (b) if so, how much time it will take for Girls. Nil to take-over the Undertaking , and (b) One Boys School at Trtnagar was opened in May, 1971 (c) if not, the reasons thereof ’

Free and Compulsory Fducatlon THE MINISTER Or PARLIAMEN­ TARY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING & for School ( li.ldren in Delhi TRANSPORT (SANSAD1VA KARYA TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PAR1VAHAN 669. SHRI DALIP SINGH : Will (he MANTRl) (SHRI RAJ BAHADUR) Minister of TDUCATION ANDSOCfAL (a) to (c) No. llowevei, a proposal WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ to iet up a statutory Road Transport KALYAN MAVTR1) be pleased to state * Corporation in Delhi and to transfer to this Corporation tbe functions of the Delhi Transport Undertaking is under (a) whether there is any proposal to GpveptmentN consideration It is not rrr*\ ide free and compulsory education to I ll W ritten Answers MAY 2*, 1971 Written Answe/s 112

all capable beys and girls of the Union ment and employment in aerial operations Territory of Delhi upto the Higher Secon­ connected with crop spraying, dary standard ; (c) The Government has taken the (b) if not, the reasons tHereof ; and following action :—

(i) The recruitment rules for direct (c) if so, the date when the scheme is recruitment to the post of Assistant likely to be implemented ? Aerodrome Officer have been amended to include a Commercial Pilots’ Licence as THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE one of the acceptable qualifications and a MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND requisition for recruitment against 78 SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR posts of Assistant Aerodrome Officers has SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN been sent to the Union Public Service UP-MANTRI) (SHRI D. P. YADAV) : Commission ; and (a) to (c). The requisite information is being collected from the Delhi Ad­ (ii) The Ministry of Agriculture have ministration and will be laid on the table been requested to consider the question of of the Sabha as soon as possible. encouraging crop spraying operators to recruit unemployed pilots give them Some Demands of the Unemployed training and utilise them on light air­ Commercial HI ts craft.

670. SHRI RATTANLAL BRAH­ Financial help to ! rfvate MAN : Will the Minister of TOURISM Hotels AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) be 671. SHRI MOHAMMED ISMAIL : pleased to state: Will the MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) be pleased (a) whether the attention of Govern­ to state : ment has been drawn , to the demands of the unemployed commercial pilots asso­ (a) whether it is a fact that Govern­ ciation, regarding the provision of job ment are planning to give more financial opportunities according to seniority and help to private hotels in the country as employment through D. G. C. A. ; against the hotels under the public sector ; and (b) if so, what are their demands ; and (b) if so, the reasons thereof 7 (c) the reaction of Government there­ THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND to ? CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) (DR. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND KARAN SINGH) : (a) No, Sir. CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) (DR. (b) Does not arise. KARAN SINGH): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. The Unemployed Commercial Pilots Association submitted a memorandum which made F reign Tourist* Visiting Calcutta certain suggestions for creating job opror- tuni’l*'* f‘jr unemployed commercial pi!o:s. 672. SHRI SAMAR GUHA : Will the . The Suggestions include, inier-alia, their Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL in the Civil Aviation Dapart- AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR 113 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, ttfc (SAKA) Written Atmeis 114

V1MANAN MAN1R1) be pleased to (c) the reaction of Government tlfcre- sta te, on *

(a) whether it i* a fact that foreign I HE MINISTER OF MNANCE tounsts aic not visiting cakutta , (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT­ RAO CHAVAN) (a) Ye* Sir. (b) tl so, the icnsons foi such rduc (b) and (c) A statement is laid on the tanec shown by the foieign tourists to table of the House* visit Calcutta ,

(c) whether many foreign mr services Statement have ceased to operate from Dum Dum airport , Judging irom the inadequacy of the ciedit schemes of banks and the deficien­ cies in the internal organisation and (d) ll so the reasons thereof , and administrative set up in banks the Com­ mittee has suggested hues of action in regard to provisions of credit to profess- (e) whether shott-fall ol foreign ional And self-employed Pei son The tounsts visaing Calcutta led to closme of Committee’s recommendation is that thfe these foreign .ur services m Calcutta ’ ciedit schemes should be tiftkiblt and take into account the special ne&ds or indivi­ THE MINISTER Or IOURISM AND dual entrepreneurs , the emphasis of lend­ CIVIL AVIATION (PAR\ATAN AUR ing should be on viability rather than on NAOAR VIMANAN MANTRl)

The Committee has stated that in suit­ delays of payment of bills due to small able eases banks imy give due weightage scale industries by medium and large to the technical contribution of the entre­ scale industries and suggest suitable preneurs while giving assistance. It has remedial measures. also stated that m appropriate cases where the self-smployed persons just start business or leave wejl established iobs and The matter was also considered at the take up self-employment, the scheme conference of C ustodians held m the should provide for reasonable personal last week of Apnl 1970, when Vitta drawings during the fust yeai or two Mantri/Mimster of Finance suggested to which will be in addition to the basic the Custodians to send their views and loan, and that the banks should not insist suggestions on the implementation of on the guaiantee of third parties Tor the Thakkar Committee Report He has also grant of loans as a matter or couise suggested to them that Branch Managers should be encouraged to bring in their Recommending the use of simplified ingenuity, acumen and skill in identifying forms for use by professional and retai­ suitable persons who can take up self lers, the Committee has stressed the need financing schemes and (manic such schcmes for a suitable machinery tor prompt detec­ in a liberal mannei tion of unhealthy trends and foi bank* to organise adequate follow-up and supervi­ Expenditure in setting up of Jawahjr sion aruapgements and for effecting reco­ very of advances according to schedule. Lai Nehru University

675 SHRI MANORANJAN HAZRA: The Committee tecommended that Reserve Bank of India may work out a Will the Minister of LDUCAT10N AND suitable programme to help the small SOCIAL WFLIARF (SHIKSHA AUR entrepreneurs who are put to difficulties SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased because of delay in pa>ment ol their bills by large and medium industries and by to state the total expenditure that will be Government Derailments and public sectoi incurred by the Central Government in concerns The Committee has also emphasised the need for ciedit-plannmy the setting up of Jawaharlal Nehru and for financing ihe schemes on the University to Delhi thiough University basis of additional deposists mobilised by Grants ( ommisaion grants, etc the banks

The recommendations of the Committee THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE are being processed by the Reserve Bank of India and the Government The Reserve MINISTRY OT EDUCATION & SOCIAL Bank of India on March 19, 1971 has WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ issued a circular letter to the C hiet KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN UP- Executive Officers of all commercial banks indicating a set of broad guidelines MANTR1) (SHRI D. P. YADAVA): based on the Thakkar Committee Report The University Grants Commission has Banks have also been asked to liberalise pros ided an outlay of Rs 6.50 crores for the terms and condition» tn the manner the development programmes of the suggested by the Thakkar Committee. Jawaharlal Nehru University during the Fourth Five Year Plan. The University is in A Committee has also been appointed the process of being set up and it is difficult under the Chairmanship of K N R. Ratnenujam of Reserve Bank of India at this stage to indicate the total expendi­ to tyofc into th* question of wodpe ture that wtll be required In this regard. lfr Wrttien Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (S'\K 4) Written 4nweri ii*

Setting up of a Committee by $ eservc (UP-MANTRI) (SHRI D. P. YADAVA) : Bank Reg*rding flow of Cred t to (a) and 'b). Yes, Sir. Under the Implement employment Genera* tin* Piojects Indo-GDR Cultuial Exchange Programme, the GDR piesented a number of educa­ tional aids to the National Council of 676. SHRI SURENDRA MOHANTY : Educational Research and Training. SHRI JADEJA : These include school science demonstra. Will the Minister of FINANCE tions models, tool kits, slide projector, (VITTA MANTRI) be pleased to state . tape recorder, a students microscope and a gramaphone. The Total value is (a) whether the Reserve Bank had estimated at Rs. 30,000/- set up a Committee to study the question of flow of credit to implement employment Lifc Insurance Corporation's Investment generating projects ; in West Bengal

(b) If so, whether the Committee has 678. DR. RANEN SEN : since submitted its report ; and SHRI SUBODH HANSDA :

(c) If the reply to part (b) above be Will the Minister of FINANCE in the affirmative; how the recommenda­ (VITTA MANTRl) be pleased to state : tions are going to be implemented ? THF MINISTER OF FINANCE (a) vvhethci it is n fact that Life (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWANT Insurance Corporation's investment in RAO CHAVAN) * (a) and (b). Presum­ West Bengal has declined heavily during ably the Hon. member refers to the the year 1970-71 ; and Thakkar Commttee on special ciedit schemes of banks with particular reference (b) 11 so, the reasons thereof ’ to their employment potential. The Com­ mittee has since submitted its report. T lir M1NISTFR OT STATE IN THE (c) The Hon. member’s attention is MINISTRY 01' riNANC E (VITTA invited to Unstarred Question No. 674 MANTRA1 AYA MEN RAJYA answered on 28th May 1971. MANTRI) (a) No Investments made by the LIC in West Bengal during the year 1970-71 and the preceding three G D.R. Ed cational Aid for Children years were as under : 677. DR. RANEN SEN : Will the Minister of EDUCATION AND 1970-71 Rs. 12.10 Crores SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRI) be pleased 1969-70 Rs. 11.95 Crores to state : 1968-69 Rs. 15.10 Crores (a) whether the German Democratic 1967-68 Rs. 6,55 Crores Republic has presented a number of \ educational aids for the children of India under the cultural exchange programme betweep the two countries ; and (b) Does not arise. (b) if so, the types of aids given and the value thereof ? Present Share of Indian Shipping in the Country's Overseas Trade

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE* 679. DR. RANEN SEN ! Will the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND Minister of SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR (NAUWAHAN AUR f»ARIVAHAN MAN* SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN TRI) be pleased to state : 119 Written Answers MAY 28,1971 Written Answers ilo

(a) the share of Indian shipping in (3) Rendeung assistance to Indian carrying the country’* overseas trade at ships in securing Government cargoes and present ; Government controlled cargoes.

(b) how mnch foreign exchange is (4) Encouraging Indian shipping com. spent unnumlly by way of freight charges pantes to entei new shipping routes. to foreign shipping companies ; and Plans to build Hotels by Air India (c) the steps taken to increase the share of Indian vessels in thr country’s 680. DR. RANEN SEN • Will the overseas trade 7 Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR VIMA­ THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- NAN MANTRl) be pleased to state . TAR\ AI FAIRS, AND SHIPPING & TRASPOR1 (SANSAD1A KARYA TATHA (a) Whether An India has plans to NAVWAHAN AUR PARJWAIIAN build hotels m Bombay, Delhi, Madras MANTRl) ISHRI RAJ BAHADUR) ! and Calcutta , and (a) During 1969-70, Indian shipping carried about 21% of the country’s (b) if so, the details theirof “> overseas trade.

(b) No preetse information is avail­ THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN able regarding freight payments to foieign AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) shipping companies. However on the (DR. KARAN SINGH): (a) and (b). assumption fhat ten per cent of the value of our overseas trade repreiient ft sight Air-India will construct a ISO room payments and deducting theiefrom lieight aupoit hotel at Santa Cruz and a 350 room earnings of Indian shipping Companies in houl at Juhu in Bombay. They have no overseas trades Ji eight payments to fotetgn m plans for hotels at Delhi, Madras or ships during 1969-70 1ms been estimated at ( alcutta yet. 180.66 crores. Strike by Teachers of Mother's International (c) The most important step taken to School, New Delhi increase the share of InJiun shipping in the Counti>’s overseas trade is to increase th$ overseas shipping tonnage fiom 5.6S 681. SHRI MADHURYYA HAL- lakhs GRT as on I 4.1961 to 22.14 lakhs DAR : Will the Minister of EDUCA- GRr as on 1.5 1971. Further, acquisition HON AND SOCIAL WELFARE have also been planned and aie being put (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN thtough to raise the tonnage to 4 million MANTRl) be pleased to state : GRT by the end of the IV Plan, including those on order. The other steps taken (a) whether the attention of Govern- are :— ment have been drawn to the strike of the teachers of the Mother's International (1) Assistance to Indian Shipping School run by Shri Aurbindo Education Companies to enter into foreign liner Society, New Delhi : conferences and Rate Agreement*. (b) if so, the reasons Cor the strike ; and (2) Entering into bilateral shipping agreement* with foreign countries, e.g., Arab Republic ttfLS.R., Poland, United (c) the action takes by Govenrimfat and the German Democratic Republic. to redress the grievances o f the teacher! ? 121 Mitten 4nswers JYAlSTrt* 1, 1893 (S4KA) Written Answers 122

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE f a w , % m v spt HffW * # * M » MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR (u) fsrarr % wot Ir »r >Ft H|r*mr vt ?ft*r with effect from 6 5 1971 consequent upon settlement having been arrived at between 'ffV firssTT % 5«w t %ti% snrra-stowr the teucheis and the Management * | »

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(w) $r, m m m s^rKr w ? , Assistance fromUNISEF %ft* 68* SHRI rs LAKSHMANAN: Will the Minister of EDUCATION (n ) w*tt c m o ro r

(b) if so, the details thereof ? (m) 5T??T 3S&T I THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (it) aft *T|Pf» MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND J25 Written Answers JYA1STHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 126

SOCIAL WEL1 ARE : (SHIKSHA AUR (a) the difficulties faced by Govern­ SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN ment in purchasing Hover.C'tafts for anti. UP-MANTR1) (S1IRT D. P. YADAVA) : Craft*smuggling work ; and (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. The Executive Board has approved a commitment of $ 7,022,000 for the reriod of 1971-73. (b) the steps taken to overcome those The amount is meant foi the UNISEF dillicultieb with a view to strengthening assisted Science Education Programme m the departments doing good service in India. The expenditure is intended for curbing the smuggling activities ? phase 11 of the programme involving extension of the new Science Education THE MINISTLR Ol* STATE IN THE teaching programme to primary and secon­ MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VITTA dary level in India and supply of necessary M A N 7 RALAYA MFN RAJYA equipment. MANTRl) (SHK1 K. R. GANESH): (;t) and (b). The question whether IIo\er-Craft or any other type of craft Violation of Provisions ot Monopolies would be suitable lor anti-smuggling & Restrictive Trade Practiccs Act purpose, has been referred to a Study Group set up under the Chairmanship of 689. SHRI SAM1NATHAN : Will Dr. B.D. Nag Choudhuri, Scientific the MINISTER OF COMPANY AIT AIRS Adviser. Further action would be taken (KAMPAN1 KARYA MANTRl) be pleased on receipt of the report of the Study to state : Group.

(a) whether prosecution proceedings have been launched against any under­ Complaints against Companies in Tamil Nadu taking which has not compiled with the provisions of Section 26 of the Monopolies and Restnctiye Trade Practices A ct; and 692. SHRI SAM1NVTHAN: Will the MINISTER OF COMPANY AFFAIRS (KAMPANI KARYA MANTRl) be pleased (b) if so, the names of such compa­ nies ? to state the details of 107 complaints icceived in Tamil Nadu during the year THE MINISTER OF COMPANY l%9«70 under different heads mentioned AFFAIRS (KAMPANI KARYA MAN­ in Table VI on page 23 of the 14th Annual TRl) (SHRI RAGHUNATHA REDDY) : Kerort or the Working and Administration (a) and (b). No, Sir. Show cause of the Companies Act ? notices were issued to some undertakings. Names of tbe undertakings to which show cause notices were issued are given in the statement laid on the Table of the House. THE MINISTER OF COMPANY [Placed in Library See No LT-242/71] AFFAIRS (KAMPANI KARYA MANTRl) (SHRI RAGHUNATHA REDDY) : The details of 107 complaints received Parchase of Hover-Craft to check Smuggling in the office of Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu during the year 1969*70 against 690. SHRI SAM1NATHAN : Will the the companies registered in that state are MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA MANTRl) be pleased to state : given in the statement annexed. w Written Answcis M A\ 28, 1971 Wrttten Answers m

Statement (a) the latest position in regaid to the accumulation of J*L 480 Rupee Funds , Complaints icceivtd dunng 1969*70 against lompjnns legisteied (b) the manner in which the accumu­ in Tam I Nadu lation of fundj is being deployed ,

(c) the amount of the said funds that Details of complaints No of is being put to U S Embassy and allied us»s , complaints received (d) the amount of mteiest, if any, accruing out of the funds at> they await actual deployment , 1 Non-receipt of balance (e) the manner ol consultation, if any, sheets between the Indian and US Governments before such deployment , and 2 Non-teceipt of divi­ dend (f) the latest estimation of Govern­ ment in regard to the utilisation of the Funds > 3. Improper holding of meqtirg 1 I HE MINISTER Or HNANCF (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWAN1 4. Mismanagement 62 RAO CHAVAN) (a) to (c) statement giving the information is attached S Non-issue of share certificate (d) The interest accruing on such funds is at the rate oi rcr annum, 6. N onregistration of transfer of shires 9 (e) The over-all level and major categories of US expenditures are discuss, 7 Other comphiniN 24 ed with the US authorities each year In addition, U S expenditures other than Tot .1 107 those relating to Embassy and Consular functions (e g grants to outside bodies) Utilisation of PL. 480 Fundi require prior consultation with the Govt of India. 693 SHRI H N MUKERJEE Will the MINISTER Ol t INANCF (VITTA (f) This information is given in MANTRI) He pkised to state answer to Starred Question No. 125 today

Statement

U 9. Rupee Holdings In India as on 31-3-1971. 1 PL 480 Rupee Funds (Rs. ciotes) (a) To‘al rupee deposits for PL. 480 imports from 19*6 till 31-3-197i 2234.38 (b) Inteiest and irinupal acciutd to the US from PI, 480 rupee loans. 231.80

Total PL 4'-0 rupee accruals to US (a-f-b) 2466.18 129 Written Answers JYAISTIIA 7,1893 (SAKA) Written Answers n o

II. Expenditure> ft jm these Accruals Cumulatively from 1956 till 3J.3-1971 have been a? follow a :

Acciuals Disbursement Balance avail* and and able allocation Expenditure

1. Loans to U.O.l. 1114.% 1410.75 4.21

2. Giants to G.O.I. 3*3.63 360.48 28.15

3. Cooley loans to Indo-US cnterpi ises. 141.74 86.46 55.28

4. U S.-uses.. 520.85 306.25 214.60

Total 2466 18 2163.94 302.24

111. Non-PL. 480 Rupee I unds Rupee funds which have accrued to the US cumula­ tively btncc 1956 on account of :

(0 Repayments and interest payments on Non-PL. 480 development rupee loans. 293.56 Nil 293.56

(a) In iciest paid by GOl on special securities, and miscellaneous. 126.54 Ni 1 126.54

Total un-uscd non-PL. 480 * funds available with the US on 31.3.71 (i) 4 -( h ) 420.10

Total US rupee holdings in India as on 31-3-1971 ( U -H II): 722 34*

*Of these, Rs. 654 crores were held by the US as deposits in the RBI, invested in Govt of India’* seeumie% and the balance was on deposit with commercial banks. 131 Written Answers MAY 28 , 1971 Written Answers 132

Foreign Capital Investment in India foreign investment, and the portion of Indian share-capital therein ; and 694. SHRI H.N. MUKERJEE : Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE (VlTTA (d) the prospects, if assessed so far, of MANTRl) be pleased to state : Indian consultancy services and technical know-how obviating the necessity of (a) the total remittances made abroad foreign inroads into our economy ? on account of profits, dividends, royalty payment* and technical know-how from THE MINISTER OF FINANCE 1967-58 to 1970-71 (year-wise) ; (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT­ RAO CHAVAN) : (a) The total (b) the total net equity capital inflow remittances made abroad On account of from abroad during these years ; profits, dividends, royalty payments and technical know-how from 1967-68 to (c) the priority industries, if any, 1970-71 (year-wise) were as in the Table where Government encourages selective below :—

(Rs. Crores) 1967-68 1968-69 1969-70 1970-71 (April- ______September)^

Current profits* 7.6 7.8 8.7 5.1 Accumulated profits 8.3 5.3 4.0 1.4 Dividends* 32.7 30.3 31.5 17.5 Royalties 4.3 4.8 5.8 2.8 Technical know-how 14.7 17.9 13.1 12.6 ’"Include remittable liabilities and not acutal remittances in respect of oil companies.

(b) The total net equity capital inflow should be in Indian hands. A departure from abroad during 1967-68 amounted to from this rule is made only in exceptional Rs. 23.7 crores. Data for subsequent circumstances. Proposals involving foreign years is being compiled by the Reserve holding of mow than 40% are subjected Bank. to a specially rigorous scrutiny.

(c) An illustrative list of industries in which foreign capital would be permitted was published by the erstwhile Ministry of (d) Import of foreign technical know- Industrial Development & Company how is not permitted in fields of manufac. Affairs; {Department of Industrial Develop- ture where suitable indigenous know-how ment) as an annexure to their Press Note is available. Similarly, foreign Consul, issued on November 26, 1968 (Agrahayane tancy services are permitted only in fields 5, 1890), copy annexed. While consider-, where Indian consultancy service is not iag proposals for fresh foreign investment available and even in such cases, Indian in India, it is Govwnment’s policy to consultancy /-wjfaf.' poieiMv are. ensufethat major interest in ownership sought to be associated from the very and effective control of the undertaking beginning. .-V r? 13$ Written Answers JYATSTHA '» (SAKA) Written 4nswers 134 Amexturt Ind ustry ILLUSTRATIVE LIST OF INDUSTRIES WHERE FOREIGN INVESTMENT Rayon <& Synthetic Fibres industries : MAY BE PERMITTED Nylon & polyester yarn/fibre including industrial yarn, poly­ propylene fibre, polyvinyl-alco- Ind ustry hol fibre, acrylic fibre

Asbestos

(v) Special additive & chemicals High Tension Insulators and Bushings and required for the oil industry solid core Insulators for lailways

(vi) Petro-Chemicals (not otherwise Abrasive grains specified) Industrial Machinery (vii) Thermo-plastics (i) Cylindncal, tapered, special and (vm) Synthetic Rubber other special bearings (excluding ball bearings) (tx) Detergent Alkylates (ii) Some items of textile machinery like combers, automatic pirn (x) Certain Drugs & Pharmaceuticals winding and warp winding machines, processing and finish* (xi) Edible Pharmaceutical, Photo, mg machineiy graphic and special gelettne (a i) Jute Machinery (certain selected items) Paper, Pulp & Allied Industries : (iv) Rayon Machinery

( 1) Newsprint (v) Specialised printing machinery (for example Rotary printing presses, off set printing presses (li) Speciality papers like electrical and composing machinery etc.) insulation papers and boards such as cable paper, oondenset paper (vi) Rubber processing Machinery presspahn, press board, leatheroid

photo bole paper and special Seamless Tubes type o f filter paper. Cast Iron. Cart Steel & forged rolls ____ (iii) Paper St Bnwfalefcert ftffra...... Written Answers MAY 28* 197 i Written Answers l&6

Ind ustry Industry

(x) Transistors and very High Specialised item* of chemical and Frequency Flectiical equipment Pharmaceutic il machinery (xi) LT & HT circuit breakers Silicone* (xn) Powei Cables abo\e II KV Catalysts Garth moving equipment (Crawlers, Trac­ ( ommerctal explosives tors, Scrapers, Excavators Blast hole dulls, heavy duty dumpers Watcher and h uilers, pay loaders, tractor showcls tyre mounted cranes) Standard ancl portable typewriters Power Tillers Flectnc typewriters Specialised Automobile ancillaries Data Processing michine Industrial Gases (Oxygen, Nitrogen, Calculating & Adding Mnchines Hydrogen, c irbcn-diOMde, Ace­ Precision Measuring Tools tylene)

Machine Tools & Accessories (Selected Mine Safety/Rescue appliances lypes) Cus Testing apparatus for mines Programme C ontrol rquipment Selected Ferrow Alloys High duty wharf ind floating cranes of all types Ferro-molybdenum Electrical rnqineerwg Induct ties • Feuow-titanium Ferro-tungsten (i) riectromagnetic ind lime relays Ferro-vmadium (u) Railway clfctricil signalling Non-rertous Metals (in) HRC Fuses Copper Zinc (i v ) Germanium and Silicon Diodes Lead (v) Dry cells and tram lighting cells Iron Ore including processes® for agglo. (vi) Flectronic insturments and selec­ meration of oie fines ted electronic components C omultancy Engineering (vii) Selected measuring instruments G/

Qx) PC Motors and c o n tro ls ______~P«o£ Sea Pishing______137 fatten Answers jYAlstHA 7,1893 (SAXA) Written Answers J38

Com mittee oa the Organisational end 5. Dr. V. Kelkar, Administrative Stracture of Indian Faculty of Economics, Airlines Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad. 695. SHRI P. GANGADFB • SHRf S M. KRISHNA : (c) In August, 1^71.

Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYAlAN AUR Amount received under the Small NAGAR VIMANAN MAN TRI) he Savings Scheme pleased lo state •

(a) whether it is a fact that the 696. SHRI P. GANGADEB : Union Government have set up a ( Om­ SHRI S.M. KRISHNA : ni ittee to study the organisational and SHRI SHYAMNANDAN administrative structure of the Indian MISHRA • Airlines with special refeience to laboui and management problems ; Will the MINISTER OF FINANCE (V1TTA MANTRl) be rleased to state : (b) ii so, who are its membeis , and

(c) when the Committee is likely to (a) whether the collections on account submit its icport ? of Small Savings touched a new record in the year ending March 1971 ; HIE MINISTLR OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) (DR. (b) if so, the total collections ; and KARAN SINGH) : (n) Yes, Sir. (c) the steps Government propose to (b) • 1. Shu N.P Sen, —Chairman take to encourage more small savings m Puncip.il, the Country ’ Adminislifltive Stall College of India, Hyderabad. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Satellite Offices Scheme of the State Si* more satellite offices tore proposed Bnnkef India to be opened from Tharijavur Branch in the next few months.

697. SHRI P. GANGADEB : It is too early to assess the impact of SHRI NTHAR tASKAR ; the satellite offices.

Will the Minister of FINANCE Acquisition of Boeing Planes by (VITTA MANTRI) be pleased to state : Indian Airlines (a) whether State Bank of India has, for the first time, launched its Statellite Offices Scheme by opening five such offices in 698. SHRI U.S. PANDEY • Will the Varanasi ; Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR (b) if so, how far this new scheme VIMANAN MANTRI) be pleased to has helped the people ; and state :

(c) in which places this scheme has (a) whether the Indian Airlines have since been introduced and what is the introduced Boeing planes on its services, future programme in this regard ? if so, the details thereof ; and

(b) whether Government have made THE MINISTER OF FINANCE an assessment about its economics *(V1TTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWANT- and usefulness to meet the passenger re­ RA0 CHAVAN) ; (a) to (c) : Yes Sir. quirements and if so, the details thereof ?

State Bank of India has opened for THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND the first time, on an experimental basis, CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR satellite offices in different parts of the NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) (DR. country. The first lot of sucn satellite KARAN SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. Indian offices was opened in April, 1971 at 24 Airlines have introduced Boeing 737 centres including five to be operated from services on the following routes : Varanasi as indicated below :

1. Bombay/Calcutta/Bombay ; Bane Branch Satellite offices 2. Bombay/Goa/Bombay ;

Burdwan Sakiigarh, Galsi and 3. Delhi/Jaipur/Bombay ; Bhedia 4. Delhi/Madras/Delhi; Varanasi Mohansarai, Mirzamurad, 5. Delhi/Calcutta/Delhi ; Niamatabad, Baburi and Kaithi 6. Delhi/Agra/Khajuraho/Varanasi/ Kathmandu ; Amritsar Bohoru, Kassel, Bachi- wind, Attari. ,7. Delhi/Hyderabad/Bangalore ; Sabarmati Chhala, Dhapap, Dasela, 8. Delhi/Bombay/Delhi; and Lavarptir, Chiloda, Seholi Moti. 9. Bombay/Bangalore/Bombay,

Amaiaptiram Komaragiripatnam, (b) The decision to purchase Boeing Godilanka, Kunavaram, 737-200 aircraft was takpn after a vary Samanasa, Anathavaram, careful and detailed ; study with the help Bheercanapalli. of a computer, and all relevant factors ware taken into account, j 141; i f written Answers IYA1STHA 7, t-ffSO (SARA) Written Answers - 142

imp lementation of Thrcc-Language Poona and Patiala. Each such centre Formula by State Governments provides teaching of four specified Indian languages other than Hindi through intensive course based on the results of m . SHRI R. S. PANDEY : Will the latest linguistic research and laboratory MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND techniques. SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased to state : 4. The main object of the regional language centres is lo offer assistance , (a) whether it is a fact that the three lo (i) Hindi speaking States to get some language formula is being implemented of their teachers employed in schools only in a few States ; trained in teaching of a modern Indian Language ; and (ii) to non-Hindi States to get some of their teachers employed in (b) whether Government have held the schools trained to teach an Indian consultations with the other State Govern* Language other than the regional language ments to ensure implementation of the and the Hindi. three-language formula there ; and

(c) if so, with what results and bow 5. These Regional Language Centres it is proposed to implement this formula have started functioning recently and throughout the country ? 91 teachers are receiving training!.

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 6. The cost of training of these MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND teachers including payment of stipends and SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR salaries are borne by the Government of SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN India. Government of India have also UP-MANTRl) (SHRI D. P. YADAVA) : agreed to bear the cost of two advance (a) to (c). The Three-Language Formula increments which would be granted to with variations is being implemented in these teachers on their re-joining the all the States excepting Tamil Nadu. schools after training subject to the condition that they teach at least 2. A statement showing the manner 10 students the language in which the of implementation of tbe Three-Language teachers concerned have received the Formula in various States is laid on the training. Table of the House. [Placed in library. See no. LT—243.171] Books Depicting India's Ancient Culture

3. The responsibility for the imple­ mentation of the Three-Language Formula 700. SHRI R. S. PANDEY : Will the rests with the State Governments. The MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND Government of India have, however, SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR supplemented the effort? of the State SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased; Governments in two waye. Firstly, they to state : have been rendering financial assistance to the Governments- of non-Hindi speaking (a) whether there is a dearth of States tor employment of Hindi teachers tood books depicting India's ancient in the schools situated in the non-Hindi culture especially for use of foreign speaking States on 100% basis. 6,900 tourists ; HlaiditeaChers are ntfw working in middle, high and higher secondary schools and in (b) if so, the reasons therefore ;and Hindi teachers training colleges in these

■ . up four regional language (c) whether Government have! Wfceii ;a»y:'si

702. S llRl GADA DllA R SAHA Working of !ht· N:tl il>na!bcd Banks Will the MlNISTER OF EDUCATfON AND SOCI A L W ELFARE (SlllKSHi\ AUR SAMi\J KA LYAN MANTRl) b~ pleased 701. SIIRt R. S. l'i\ ND EY: Will the to slate : MlNlSTER OF FINANCE (ViTTi\ MANTRl) be pleased to stale: (a) \l·hcthcr the attcut iou of Govern- nl e nt h as been drawn to the rcrort publish- (a) whether t iu' ll"ll iii Cllt !Ja\'e recentl y ed in the Patriot dated tltc 15th April, I n! made a review uf the working of the about tltc Cnn>i >tCJi( 1'01 \Hddi11g of nationalised b~nks :lllci, if so, the detai ls I I ari.j:~ns frorn drawi11g drinking wat..:r from thereof ; the col!lmon wells by c;,;tc !linctus in Manowadi v illage P a tan Taluka, Satara District Maharashtra ; (b) whether it is proposed to make mo re imrroven'cnts into the present working or tho ~c banks ; :u .d (b) if so, the rcacliou or Go1 er n111cll t t l1ereon ; a11d (c) if so, the dct;-~ i] -; or the prorosal in this regard and when the s:1 me w ill be ( c) l hc action c; o vernmcnt prorose lo i mplcmcn ted '? take to ;trrc'it Sll( h ki nd or ad ivi ties '!

THE i\·ii NI STER OF FI NANC E TilE DE I' UTY i\l!NlSTI:IZ 10: THE (VITTA .MANTRl) ( SHRI YESHWANT- Ml N1STRY OF EDUCAT IO AND Ri\0 CHAVA ) : ( ;~ )to (c) The working SOC l i\L WElF.-\RE (SHlKSHA AUR 145 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, I89J (SAKA) Written Answers 146

SAMAJ KALYAN M \NTRALAYA MEN which can help to substitute imports or irp.M A N T R l) (SHRI K. S. RAMA- build up exports. It is also permitted in SWAMY) (a) Yes, Sir. those fields where the requuements of imroits of capital goods etc. aire very (b) 1 hts complaint vv is inc|mied into large and there would have been difficult by the Government 01 M iharashtra. On ties iu financing them from our own enquiry it was found that there was no foicign exchange resouices. truth m it No action was theicfoie consideiod necessaiv Recovery of Loans from Farmers (c) If the castc Hindus are found by Nationalised Banks guilty ol any such offences they arc punished under the piovisions of the Untouchability (Otlences) Act, 1955 704 SlIRI G. Y KRISHNAN : Will the Minister ol FINANCE (VITTA I oreign Capital Investment in IimIm MANTRI) be pleased to stale

703. SHRI G V KRISHNAN Will the Minister of 11NANCE (V11T\ (a) whether several Nationalised MAN1R1) be i>leascd to rt»tc Banks in the State* have issued notices to the farmers regarding the recovery of loans , (a) the names of the uidustiies and factories in which cipital his been invest­ ed during the list three >enis by the (c) if so, whethei the faimers have loiciyn companies together with the actuil pleaded that they had been unable to use amount ol the capital invested in each of pump sets secured undei the bank loans them separately , loi want oi rower connections; and

(b) the icspectivc amounts ol the ipital investment of e-ich of these (c) if so, the reaction of Government lompamcs and the extent of the amounts regarding such cases ? in terms of foreign exchange transfctrcd to theu icspective countries annually and the tortns and the conditions for spending the THE MINISTER OF FINANCE iest of amount in India , and (MTTA MANTRI) (SHRI YLSHWANT- RAO CHAVAN) (a) Yes Sir. Notices (c) whether Government keep an eye have been issued by the nationalised banks on the foreign capital to ensure that it is only in such cases where the loans have i ot misused in the country > become overdue or loan instalments have not been paid by the borrowers on due dales. THE MIN1SILK Ot I INANCE (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YLSHWANT- RAO ClIAVAN) (a) und (b). Actual (b) No Sit. Before sanctioning loans investment during the last 3 years would to the farmers for purchase of purap-sets, partly be against approvals given during the nationalised banks generally take the his period and partly against earlier appio- piecaution of assuring that the rower vnls, The requisite in foi mat ion is being supply would be available. However, m collected and will be placed on the Table cases where the pump-set cannot be used of the House. on account of non •energisation, the banks provide facility of gianting extension of (c) Yes, Sir. Our approach to foreign time for the payment of arrears of re- investment is on selective basis Foreign shedtile the loans m deserving cases. investment is allowed only where it has some significant con Hi but ion to make by way of sophisticated technical know-how, (c) Question does not art**. 147 Written Answets MAY 48,1971 Written Answers 148

Tribal living In H ills of Wyiutd In Kerala DUR) : (a) and (b). Arfaikksl is not a major port. The executive responsibility 705 SHRI CHANDRAPPAN : Will for development of ports other than major the Minister of EDUCATION AND ports vests in the concerned State Govern­ SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR ment. The Government of Kerala have SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRT) be pleased intimated that the following schemes have to state * been piovided under the Fouith Five Year Plan for A/hikkal Poit,— (n) whether Government are aware that the tribal population living in the Name of the Scheme Pioviston hills of Wynad in Kerala is under condi­ tions of extreme po\cit> and backward­ (Rs. in lakhs) ness ; 1. Providing a lighted fairway buoy foi (b) whether the facilities foi health­ entrance channel 0 50 care and education in that aiea are haidly sufficient ; and 2. Two sets oi mooring buoys inside the (c) if so, the steps pioposed to be rnei basin foi coast­ taken by Government for improving then al steamers 6 00 living conditions ? 3. Two mooring boats u.40 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND 4. One Pilot Launch 3.00 SOCIAL WELFARfr (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN 5. One Light House 2 50 UP-MANTR1) (SIIR1 K. S. RAMA- SWAMY) (a) to (c). Ihe inioimation (c) Does not arise. is being collected from the State Govern­ ment and it will be laid on the I able of the babha, when rcceivcd. Utilization of Central Grants by States Sports Councils for Construction of Sports Stadia and Organisa­ Proposal to Develop Atbikkal Port tion ot Coaching Camps in Kerala

707. SHRI CHANDRAPPAN ! Will 706. SHRI CllANDRAPPAN : Willthe Minister of EDUCATION AND the Minister ol SHIPPING AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR TRANSPORT (NAUWA11AN AUR PARl- SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased VAHAN MANTRl) be pleased to stnte : to state :

(a) whether there is any proposal (a) whether only 31% of the funds before Government to develop Arhikkal earmarked by Central Government for Port in Kerala , grants to the State Sports Councils for the construction of Stadia and organisation of (b) if so, the detail thereof ; and coaching camps could be spent in the last financial year ; (e) if not, the reasons therefor ? (b) if so, the reasons for the shortfall THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN­ in utilisation of the funds ; and TARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING & TRANSPORT (SANSAD1YA KARYA (e) the Steps taken to ensure full utili­ TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARI- zation of ih? funds allotted for VAHAN MANTRl) (StJRl RAJ BAHA­ purpose. W ritten Answers JYA15THA % 1893 ($AKA) ~ Written Answers ' • -i$o

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKHSA AUR SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN tSAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAY MEN UP-MANTRI) (SHRI D. P. YADAVA) : UP-MANTRI) (SHRI K. S. RAMA- (a) und (b). The council had a proposal SWAMY) : (a) Yes, Sir. to recruit two Assistant Secretaries from amongst qualified and experienced Section (bl The revised IV Plan scheme for Officers of the Ministry. Certain represen­ grants to Stale Sports Councils was tations were received in this regard from approved by the Government of India in the Council's staff. These are under June, 1970 and announced to the State consideration. Sports Councils on 18.6.70. Central assis. tance under the Scheme is limited to a Ex pans’-on of Alleppy Port in Kerala percentage of the cost of the project subject to specified ceilfings and the State Sports 709. SHRI A. K. GOPALAN: Will the Councils will have to And the balance of Minister of SHIPPING AND TRANS­ funds before applying for Central assis­ PORT (NAUWAHAN AUR PARI. tance. In some cases land had also got VAHAN MANTRl) be pleased to state : to be acquired. This took lime and resulted in nonutilization of the budget provision in full. (a) whether Government are consider­ ing to expand the Alleppy Port, Kerala ; (c) In order to impress upon the State Sports Councils to avail of these schemes (b) if so, the details thereof ; more effectively, Zonal Conferences were held last vear. The State Education (c) whether Government have received Secretaries have also been addressed on any representation with regard to this ; this point. Recently a Conference of the Representatives of the State (d) if so, the action taken by Govern­ Sports Councils was held at Patiala, ment thereon ; and where this point was again stressed. During the first month of 1971-72, a sum (e) if no action has bean taken, the of Rs. 2,12,682/- out of this year’s budget reasons for the same ? provision of Rs. 10 lakhs has been released. THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN­ Appointment in National Council of TARY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING & Educational Research and Training TRANSPORT (SANS ADIYA KARYA TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARI* 708. SHRI SAROJ MUKHERJEE: Will VAHAN MANTRl) (SHRI RAJ BAHA­ tbe Minister of EDUCATION AND DUR) : (a) and (b). Alleppy is not a SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR major port and the executive responsi­ SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased bility for development of ports other than to state : major ports vests in the concerned $tate Government. The Government of Kerala (a) whether the staff of the National have reported that Alleppy is an open Council of Educational Research and anchorage, fair weather port. Commensu­ Training (NCERT) protested against the rate with the existing and potential traffic bypassing of the senior staff for appoint- requirements, the State Government have ments to higher posts ; and provided the necessary facilities which are, being effectively maintained. the reaction o f Government there* ...... The schemes provided for in the Fourth Five Year Plqn relate to the provi- ^ THE a ton of one 200. HP. tug costin^ Rs. $ lakhs

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%t> replace one of the old tugs and special the former Governor of the Reserve Bank repairs to the pier costing Rs. 1 lakh. of India, Shri H.V.R. lengar in Bombay on llth February, 1971 (published in the (c) The Government of India have not Times o f India February 12, 1971) saying received any representation. that India would have to face the un­ pleasant prospect of further devaluation of the rupee if the present inflationary situati­ (d) and (e). Do not arise. on continued ; and Credit Squeeze imposed on Commercial Bank Operations by Reserve Bank (b) if so, the reaction of the Govern­ ment of India in this regard ? 710. SHRI R. R. SINGH DEO : Will the Minister of FINANCE (VITTA THE MINISTER OF FINANCE MANTRI) he pleased to state : (VITTA MANTRI) SHRT YESHWANT RAO CHAVAN) : (a) Yes, Sir. (a) whether the Reserve Bank has recently imposed stringent credit squeeze on commercial hank operations ; (b) The Government do not at all agree with the misgivings expressed in the statement. (b) whether the same has seriously hampered industrial production in the country ; Dissatisfaction among Class I Technical Officer* in the Roads Wing (c) whether attention of the Govern­ ment of India in this regard has been drawn to a report published in the Econo­ 712. SHRI R. R. SINGH DEO : Will mic Tim es of the 7th April, 1971; and the Minister of SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR PARI- VAHAN MANTRI) be pleased to state : (d) the reaction of Government in this regard ? (a) whether there is considerable THE MINISTER OF FINANCE amount of dissatisfaction among class I (VITTA MANTRI) I SHRI YESHWANT- Technical Officers working in the Roads RAO CHAVAN) : (a) It is true that the Wing over the delay in drawing up a Reserve Bank has adopted necessary seniority list and regularising their appoint­ measures for credit control. ments ; (b) No, Sir. The Reserve bank has taken necessary steps to ensure that these credit (b) if so, whether the Kolet Committee control measures do not affect produc­ had recommended amendments of the tion or the genuine requirements of trade. Central Engineering Services (Road) Class I Recruitment Rules to regularise these (c) and (d). Yes, Sir. Government do appointments and the Law Ministry was not agree with the conclusions reached in consulted regarding these recommenda­ the report. tions ; and Statement made by the Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of (c) the further decisions taken by his Indie Re : Devaluation of the Mantralaya in the matter ? Rupee

? 711. SHRI R. R. SINGH DEO : Will the Minister of parliam en­ the Minister of FINANCE (VfTTA ta ry AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING & MANTRI) be pleased to state : TRANSPORT (SANSDJYA KARYA TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARI- (a) whether attention of Government VAHAN MANTRI) (SHRI RAJ BAHA- hat been drawn to a statement made by DUE) i (a) to (e). tip* question of inter 153 Written Answers JYAIStHA 7, 1893 (sAfCA) Written Answers 154 se seniority of Class I Technical Officers 3. Ashok Kumar Shaw in the Roads Wing lias been the subject of some dissatisfaction among some 4. Sushan Sinha officers. The Kolet Committee, which had been appointed to examine this question, 5. L.P, Lagvankar has not made any unanimous recommenda­ tion about the amendment of the Central Engineering Service (Roads) Class 1 6. Shehriar Anklesasia Recruitment Rules. The matter is under­ examination in consultation with the other (ii) Above 20 years (Seniors) Ministries/Departments concerned and no decision has so far been arrived at. Efforts 1. Shashi Kant G. Zaveri are, however, being made to take a deci­ sion in the matter as early as possible. 2. Jagir Singh Dhillon

Participation in Air Rifle Event In Sweden 3. Manubhai Madhavlal Nayak

713. SHRI JADFJA : Will the 4. Santiago Anthony Minister of EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR 5. Bimal Kumar R. Shah SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased to state : 6. Hamid U1 Malik

(a) whether India is participating in (c) This is postal match. Consequent­ the air rifle event organised by Sweden ; ly India’s participation did not involve any foreign exchange. (b) if so, the names of persons who have been selected ; and Bank Credit for Agricultural Purposes

(c) the amount of foreign exchange 714. SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA : Will sanctioned for the purpose ? the MINISTER OF FINANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state :

THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (a) the specific measures undertaken MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND to channelise institutional and specially SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR bank credit on a big scalc to the agricul­ SAMAJ KALYAM MANTRl) (SHRI tural sector, particularly to the poor and K.S. RAMASWAMY) : (a) The National middle peasants and the results attained Rifle Association of India have stated that by now or to be attained by the end of th# India had participated in the Air Rifle present financial year ; postal match organised by Sweden on behalf of the International Shooting Union. This match was conducted along (b) whether it is a fact that major with the XVI National Shooting Champion­ part of bank credit given to the agrlcul? ship at Ahmedabad on 24th and 25th April tural seetor has been cornered by a few rich people on various counts ; 1971.

(b) Two teams were entered as per (c) if so, the steps being taken to pot names given below: a ceiling on total credit to be had by any single family ; and (i) Below 20 years (Juniors) (d) the number of persons who receiv­ i, Krishna Kant S. Patel ed total bank credit above fifty thousand rupees for agricultural purposes State* , Amar Nath Bannerjee .;; . wise ? 155 Written Answers MA'i 28, 1971 Written Answers 1&«

T H r MINISTER OF riNANCT m. deposits of the private (including (VII 1A M\NIR1) (SHRI VESHWANT- foreign) banks since the date of the RAO CHAVAN) (a) A seOof ‘guidelines nationalisation of the n ajor banks and its has been issued by the Reserve Bank of 1 itio in relation to the deiosits during India to the commeicial banks tor financ­ pevious three >eais in these banks and ing ngiicultur il development emphasising t > the deposits 111 the 1* nationalised baiks on the banks to rationalise then policies Iter nationalisation , and procedures to provide adequate ind umely credit n >t only to alreidy viable (b) the cause of dispanty m tht cultivator* but, more importantly in giowth rite of dej os ts and favour ol small and potentially viable (c) whether v igilance is kept on the cultivators functioning of the private, particulars (b) There is no evidence to support foreign banks, with a view to safeguarding that the maioi portion of bank credit in the interests of the n itionalised banks and the agncultuie sector has. gone to the rich if so the result of the same > farmers The banks n e making efforts 1111 MINISTER Ol IIN A N U to meet the cicdit lemmunents of the ( v n iT A MANTRI) (M-IRI Y rSH W A N l’ small farmets The C redit Guarantee RAO CHAVAN) fa) A st itement is Coipoi uion scheme which has cone m o it ched effect from 1st April 1071 will h m h r reinforce Hit t eftoits lb) Deposit growth of the banks, as (c) The basic policy of the national is indicated in the table referred to abo\e ed banks is to provide production-onented does not rcveil a uniform pattern over the agricultural development credit The toi il yeais Howevei 1 will be noticed from quantum ot credit is decided on the h isis the table the dejosit growth of the of production requirements and the repin­ I ri\ ate banks has been slower than thit ing capacity ot the borrowei cultiv*uoi I I the fourtec i n itionalised banks and is not linked with his lamily although the pent n l trend for these two (d) The mlormation is being collected gioups of banks has been broadly in the and will be laid on the Table of the House same direction lacrease in Deposits of the 1* ivatc Banks (c) All the scheduled commercial banks in the invite sector including 715 SHRI BHOGhNDRA JHA Will foreign b inks function within the frame- the Minister of I1NANCL (V[IT\ woik of the Banking Regulation Act and MANTRI) be pleased to state ne thus under the regulatory control of (a) the total amount of, and increase the Reser\e Bank 5>tatemint IXpo il Increise of Mvor Group of Banl s (Rs crores) Deposit increase between lulv 21 1947 July 11 1968 luly 18, 1969 nd and and luly 19 19 b luly 18 1%9 April 30, 1971 (‘J? ^4 weeks) 1 3 1 S B 1 Group 1664 139 5 4159 “ (17 4) (12 5) (18 3) 2 14-Nationalised Banks 253 8 401 6 713 3 (12 9) 081 ) (15.0) 3 Banks in the Private Sector 56 1 108 0 173*3 (including foreign Banks) (9 0) U5 9) (12 2) 4 Total for all Scheduled 476 4 649.1 1302.5 Commercial Banks (114) (16 1) (15 4) Note (1) Figures in brackets irdicate percentage rate of growth per annum. (2) Figures for ihe year preceding July 21, 1967 are not available. 157 Writ? 'tt Antwen JV USTHA 7, (S 4/C A) Written Answer's 158

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Newtealand International Women’s members of the Boards of Directors are Hockey Tournament given m the statement laid on the Table nf the House [Plated in Libratv. See 718. SIIR1R K.AHANAPALl ( Will No LT—244/71] The question ot consti­ the Ministei Of im 'tA iioN a n d tuting broad'based Boards of Directoio SOCIAL W1LIAR1 (SHIKSHA VUR for the 14 nationalised banks in accord- SAMAJ kALAYAN MANTRl) he pleased ance with the scheme lramed undei to state Section 9 of the Banking ( ompames (Acquisition andTiansfer of Undertakings) (a) whethei India has withdrawn its Act, 1970 is under consideration of the entiy from the Newzealand International Government Women’s Hockey Tournament to be held in Auckland in August this year , and Demands of the Ev.icue tenents evictcd from the site foi Cochin Shlpjard, (b) ti so, the reasons therefoi } kerala

THE D fcP U n MINISTER IN THE 720 SHRI M X. KR1SHNAN Will MINISTRY Or fcDUCAHON AND the Minister ol SHIPPING AND SOCIAL WEL1 ARE (SHIKSHA AUR TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA PAR1WAHAN MANTRl) be pleased to MEN UP-MANTRI) (SHRI K S> RAMA- State SWAMY) ( a ) and (b). The AH India Women’s Hockey Association has with­ (a) whether the attention of Govern­ drawn its entry from the New Zealand ment has been drawn to the demand made Internafional Womens Hockey Tourna- by evacuee tenants, who had been evicted ment The Association has decided to fiom the site for Cochin Shipyaid, Kerala, withdraw their entry m view ot for irerenMng ichabilitation faci­ South Africa’s participation in this lities and if so, the details theieof , Tournament (b) whethei Government have received Constitution ol New Boards for any memorandum of representation from Nationalised Banks the evacuees with regard to this ,

(c) whethei Government liojose to 719 SHRI R. KADANAPALLl : rrovide adequate rehabilitation facilities to SHRI C. CII1TTIBABU ! them , and

Will the Minister of FINANCE (d) if rot the reasons thcreft i 7 (VlfTA MAN I HI) be pleased to siatc THF MINISTER 01 PARI IAMFN* (a) whether Government have dccided TARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING & to have new Boards for the nationalised TRANSPORT (SANSD1YA KARYA banks in the country TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PAR1WAHAN MANTRl) (SHRI RAJ BAHADUR) . (b) whether the nominations to the (a) No, bu. The rehabilitation of Boards have been completed , and evacuee tenants is a matter for tbe State Gcnernment of Kerala to considei (c) if so, the del uls thereof Theiefore, the question of riovidmg increasing rehabilitation facilities to them by the Central Government docs not arise. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VtTTA M \NTR1) (SHRI YESHWANT. RAO < H AVAN) • (a) to (c) The l»i

o f enhanced cqenpeusaiion payable to the the absence of basic amenities in large kMdifcuteppakar* under the provisions of scale construction projects. With the the Kerala L«nd Reforms Act was made gradual provision of the basic amenities, available to the State Government recent­ the intention is also to reduce the Quantum ly. The “ Un-employec’s Association of of project allowance and it is to be Shipyard Evicted People Cochin’*, how­ ultimately abolished with the provision of ever, submitted a Memorandum seeking complete amenities. Basic amenities like assistance in regard to direct appoint, staff quarters, rail approach roads, water ments. In this regard it is understood supply ctc. have now been provided in the that to the extent possible and subject to Tuticorin Project area. Other amenities their being otherwise suitable, the evictces including availability of commodities at from the shipyard site will be given fair price have also been provided. prcl'ereticc by the Employment lixclumgc Originally, the project allowance was in forwarding names to the Projcct Orga­ sanctioned with effect from 1.5.1964. The nisation. in fuel some cvictces have Project allowance was reduced with effect already been recruited and appointed in the from 1.4. WO sincc some of the amenities shipyard. had been provided.

Demand for Increase in Project Allowance Institutions Receiving American Aid by the Tut i cor in Harbour Project Workers’ Union 722. SHRI DASARATHA DEJJ : Will the Minister of EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR 721. SHRI DASAR \T! I \ DEB : Will SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased to the Minister of SHIPPING AND state : TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR l’ARt- WAHAN MANTRI) be pieced to state : (a) the total number of Institutes of higher education and research which have (a) whether Government have received received American Governmental and any memorandum from the Tuticorin private aid iu Delhi from April, 1968 to Harbour Project Workers' Union demand­ to 31st March, 1971 ; ing increase in Project Allowance ; (b) the details thereof ; (b) whether any steps have been taken by Government to meet their demands ; (c) whether Government have taken and any steps to control and check the use of the funds ; and (c) if so, the details thereof ? (d) if not, the reasons thereof ?

THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN­ TARY AFFAIRS, SHIPPING & TRANS­ THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE PORT ( SANSAOIY A KARYA TATHA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWAHAN SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR MANTRI) (SHRI RAJ BAHADUR) : SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRA LAY A MEN (a): Yes. A representation was receiv­ UP-MANTR1) (SHRI D.P. YADAVA) : ed fiom t/h# Tuticorin Harbour Project (a) to (d). The information is being Aluvalar Sangam, Tuticorin in ' Match, collected and will be laid on the Table of Wtt for restoring the project allowance the Sabha in due course. which was reduced to 5% Of pay from l A . \ m from the original rale of 10% of Orders placcd for two ships with lay. British Shipyard

723. SHRI SAMAR MUHHERJEE : (b) and (c). Project allowance is SviufeMinist 0r:^>f:SHlFl^

HAN MANTRl) be pleased to state * (b) the action taken by Government on the finding and recommendations (a) the reason why the Shipping Cor­ made as a result of these enquiries ? poration of India has been allowed to place orders for two ships on a British 11 IF MINISTER OF COMPANY Shipyard although Trast Luropcan countries AFFAIRS (KAMPANI KARYA MANTRl) are willing to receive oidcn> for ships (SHRI RAGHUNATHA REDDY) (a) and against rupee payment, and (b) Information is being collected and it will be laid on the Table of the House (b) the reasons Tor allocation of Rs 20 97 ciores out of the U K Project Rtfio between Highest and Lowest aid to fndn for the order of these ships Income in India considering that in view ol our foieign exchange difficulties the orders could have been placed with the List fcuroptan 725 SHRI SHYAMNANDAN countries ? MISHRA ill the Minister of 1 1NANC E be pleased to Mate MlNlbTEP 01 PARI 1AMI NTARY AFEAIRS, AND SIIIPPlNf. AND 1 RANS (a) whetliei Government propose to PORT (SANSAD1YA k*RYA TATllV iTOint m expert committee to fix the NAUWAHAN AURPARM \HAN MAN i itio between the lowest and the highest TRl) (SHRI RAJ BAHADUR) ( i) Pos l- income that should be permitted to bitUies of placing orders on I v>i I urope in , ievnl in the countrv, and Shipyard are being av-uled ol to the iidlest extent, in the light ol the ability and (b) Government's view on the Mathai willingness of those yards to tafce ordeis Tixation Enquiry Commission’s recom­ for ships of the kind we need on accept­ mendations in this regard ? able payment and delivery terms However, considering the magnitude of the shipping tonnage that has to be acquired, ciders THE MINISTER Or FINANCE for ships have necessarily to be pi iced in (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT a large numbei of countnes including RAO C HAVAN) (a) No, Sir bolb West and Fast Euioican countnes (h) The Taxation Enquiry Commission (b) Apart from whit ha<* been slated had suggested that there should be a ceiling in reply to (a) above, it may be added that on net personal incomes after tax which British aid is extended to us on very soft should not generally exceed thirty times terms and the allocation of a portion of the prevailing average family income in it for the pui chases of ships represents i the country and that this objective should very good use of that nd in the context be achieved by stages over a period of of our foreign exchange difficulties time The commission bad also expressed the view that the accomplishment of this Inquiry into the wo*kinil oi private objective must be related to an integrated ( ompanies approach along several directions, and this should embrace not only charges in fiscal policy but also an acceleration of 724 SHRI SHYAMANANDAN the tempo of economic development and MISHRA Will the Minister of COM, a widening of employment and production PANY AFFAIRS (KAMPANY KARYA oppirtuniues The Government is in MANTRl) be pleased to state broad agreement with this- approach

<3) the number of enquiries* held and Loss suffered by A ir India in completed into the aftairs of private com- I erbnary. 1971. jn* 9 K$ during the last three years with tbe nages o f tbos* comp in its and 726, SHRI C. CHITTIBABU ; Will Written Answ&s JYMSTHA 7, tm (S'AKA) written Answers 166 the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL working expenses for tbe yeai 1970 with AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR those of 1969. V1MANAN MANTRl) be pleased to s ta te : (c) Reserve Bank of Indita has impress­ ed upon the Custodians to effect all (a) whether it is a fact that Air India possible economies m expenditure, parti­ had incurred a loss in Februaiy 1971 and cularly in the construction and furnishing it so, how much ; of banks’ ofiices, and in the opening of offices in cities and also to eliminate all wasteful forms of competition with each (h) whether Aa India is likely to mcir other. a loss for the year 1970-71; and

(c) whether it is due to the* over-mvest­ ment in the Boeing 747 (Jumbo Jet) ' sn?$T x m q g w w

7 2 8 . vft vfcs : M1N1STLR 01 TOURISM AND ClM L AVIA I ION (PARYATAN w fwvt JTwr m #«tt AUR NAGAR V1MANAN MANTRl) f a : (DR. KARAN SINGH) ■ (a) and (b) Monthly financial statistics will not give a realistic pictuie of the overall ecoi omics ( ? ) sr%9r % g w *f«Ft % of airline operations. In fact, Au-lndia unticipates a rrofit approximately Rs 2.6 crores (before tax) in the year 1970-71. ^ % tr 5 0 * r *=rtnr | ; ? rk (c) Does not arise.

Working RebuKs of NationtHsed Banks («r) $t, at w gf w % * v r x ? w TT'5®r q v w t 727. SHRT C. CHI1T1BABU ■ n i | ? SHRI SOMCHAND SOLANK1 : Will the Minister of F NANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state 3 ttott u n ft («ft %o « tt« : (t ) WRcr s 'w rc (a) whether the woiking results of the nationalised banks for the year 1970 have shown greater profits than those oi 1969 ; STO g v r | (b) the details of working expenses spt % feq 50 fpd? during the years 1969 and 1970 ; and

(e) the steps taken to keep down the working expenses ? («) sw* w $ # i

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w tf r if k * n « r c (*t« status in the organisation ?

: (*>) sfr, # 1 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OT FINANCE (VITTA ( t f ' W lepalriated by foreign companies as defined % 1 in Section 591 of the Companies Act 1956 during 1%8«6'> and 1969-70 were as (*) m ?Tgt 35cTT1 follows : (Rs. Lakhs) Defaulting Companies in Tamil Nadu 1968-691969-70 732. SHRI U. NARAYANAN : Will Current profits 775 873 the Mimstei ol COMPANY AFFAIRS (KAMPAN1 KAR'i \ M A NfRl) be Accumulated profits 530 4(H) pleased to state : Total : 1,305 1,273 (a) the number of applications leceiv- ed m 1 amilnadn under section 555 of the (. ompanies Act, upto 31st March, 1970 foi (b) Ihe information is not readily unpaid dividends and undistributed assets a\ailable as it is not required to be filed to be paid into the companies liquidation with any Government agency undei any Account ; statntoij provisions. An extensive survey will be necessary to collect this informa­ tion and it is considered that the time (b) the details of the delimiting and labour involved in making *such a comptmes , and survey will not be commensurate with the use that could be made of such informa­ (c) the number of pending applications tion. as on 31st Mm eh, 1970 ? House Building Loans sanctioned by THE MlNISTt R OF ( OMI»AN\ Life Insurance Corporation AFFAIRS (KAMPANI KARYA MANTRI) (SHRI RAGHUNATHA 734. SHRI N. K. SANGHI : Will the REDDY : (a) to (c). The lequued mfoi- Minister ol FINANCE (VITTA mation is being collected and the same MAN1R1) be pleased to state : will be placed on the Table of the Lok, Sabha as e:»rl*> us possible. (a) the number of house-building Repatriation of Profits by Private loans and the total amount thereof Foreign Companies sanctioned by Life Insurance Corporation of India and the amount disbursed to the loanees so far ; 733. SHRI B. NARAYANAN ! Will the Minister of FINANCE (VITTA MANTRI) be pleased to state : (b) the total amount of final instal­ ments. yet to be paid to the loanees even after completins all the formalities includ­ (a) the total amount of profit repatria- ing submission of completion certificates,

ted during the year 1969-70 or 1968-69 by as on 31st March, 1971 ; and the 561 foreign companies as defined in Section 591 Of the Companies A c t: and t (e) the reasons for not effecting the (b) the number of Indian personnel the payments of final instalments and the in these foreign companies with their number of such eases ? Tfi Written Answers MAY 28, I9ii Written Answers lt t

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) and (e). The Committee of Inquiry MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VITTA is expected to submit its rerort shortly. MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRI) (SHRI K. R. OANESH) ; (a) Till the end of September 1970, 10,217 house-building General Insurance Business Transacted loans amounting to Rs. 47.53 crores were by Life Insurance Corporation sanctioned out o f which Rs. 37.57 crores wens disbursed. 736. SHRI N K. SANGHI : Will the Minister of FINANCE (VITTA (b) and (c). Necessary information is MANTRI) be pleased to state , gathered and will be laid on the Table of the House as soon as it is available. (a) the quantum of general insurance business under different heads as fire, Enquiry Into the Crash of Dakota Aircraft marine and miscellaneous transacted by the Jtm air Airlines in Delhi Life Insurance Corporation of India and its subsidiaries and that by private 735. SHRI N. K. SANG HI Will the insurance companies during the period Minister of TOURTSM AND CIVIL ending 31st March, 1970 ; and AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) be pleased to refer to the reply given to Unstarred Question (b) whether it is a fact that L.I.C. has No. 190 on the 2nd April, 1971 and state stopped general insurance business leaving its subsidiaries m the fields and if so, what are the reasons for the same ? (a) whether the enquiry into the crash of Jamair Dakota has since been completed ; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN TIIF MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VITTA (b^ if so, the findings of the Inquiry MANTRALAYA MEN UP-MANTRI) Commission ; and (SMT. SUSHI LA ROHATGl) . (a) The gross premium income of L.l.C. for the financial year ended 31.3.1970 and those (c) Go^rnmemS reaction theicto ’ of the Oriental Fire & Geneiat Insurance Company and other insurers for the THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND calendar year 1969 are given below. (The CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR accounts of L.I.C. are maintained on NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) (DR. finauciai-year basis and those of others on KARAN SINGH) (a) No, Sir. calendar-year basis)

Gross Premium Income (In Lakhs of Rs.)

Fire Marine Misc. Total

Life Insurance Corporation 451 764 589 1804 of India. Oriental Fire & General 313 156 792 1261 | Subsidi- Insurance Company. | atfet Jupiter General Insurance 62 28 102 102 | of Company. J L.I.C. Oth* tssufws. 3621 1975 4191 9787 173 Written Answers JY1STH 7, \ m (SAK4) Written Answers 174

(b) From 1st April, 1971, the L.I.C. but same types of certificates were enter­ has discontinued “Open Market” business tained in the other Central Schools in and has also transferred »u “Tied Delhi , Accounts’* business to one of us subsidi­ aries, the Oriental Fire and General (e) if so, whether attention of this was Insurance Co Ltd The Corporation, drawn by the parents to the Principal, and however, continues to write General Insurance Business in the Public Sectoi (f) it so, whethei Government propose to enquire into this matter ’ The decision was taken by the L l.C. as a measure of rationalisation. The THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Morarka Committee had also recommend- MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND ed, though in olhei context, that the SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR L I C suO’ild transfer its “ tied” business SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN to the Oriental Fire and General Insurance UP-MANTRI) (SHRI D P. YADAVA) Co Ltd and the Corporation's decision (a) No, Sir. n in accordance with this recomimndntion (b) In all, 820 applications were receiv­ ed for registration. No roll numbeis were issued on provisional basis. Discrimination in Admission to Central School, Ramakrishnapuram, New Del’ll (c) No record of applications, *m>t accepted, was maintained

7J7. SrIRl N1KAR LASKAR (d) Applications whtch contained SHRI S. M. KRISHNA certificates to the effect that the employees concerned were transferable only on depu­ tation, were not accepted by any of the Will the Mimstei of EDUCATION Kendriya Vldyalayas in Delhi including AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA the Kendriya Vidyalaya at R. K. Puram. AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased to state (e) It was brought to the attention of the Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya, (a) whether the Principal of the Rama, R K. Puram that certifu ates showing the knshnapuram Central School, New Delhi services as ttansferable on deputation was made discrimination in admitting the children accepted in other Kendriya Vldyalayas in in the 1st stand.ud during the current year, Delhi, On verification, however, this information was found to be incorrect,

(b) if so, what was the total number of application* received and in how many (f) Does not arise. cases provisional roll numbers were issued. Proposals to Help States In LstablisMaa Tourist Facilities (c) in how many cases applications were rejected on the ground tbht their 738. SHRI NIHAR LASKAR - Will services were not transferable , the Muuster of TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VI MAN AN MANTRl) be pfeatjd to state : (d) whether in sonpe cases where the words "on deputation1’ were mentioned, applications were rejected by the Principal (t) whether it w a fact that Govern- in the fcaraakrishnapuram Central School meat have under coadsideration any 175 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 176 pro posal to help the Stales in establishing with a view to achieve tbe target of four toum t facilities* m the States , lakh foreign tourists visiting India every vcai ,

(b) it so, whethei Union tn>\eminent have also decided to spend iupets 13 (bj if so, the main fetlurc of the lakhs in Rajasthan in this tcgaid , piojosal , and

(c) vthal are the Other States where ( t) ir the proposals ha\c not been Government have drawn up plans to m.dc loinmlated so fui, what die the bioad places attiacti\c loi touiiM* , and features of the pioposcJ cspansion and m what minnei u is likely to be achieved } (d) what amount will l>c srent on each place ^ TUI MINIS ILR Ol TOURISM AND CIMI AVIATION (PRYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRI) (DR. Till- MINISTER OF TOURISM AND KARAN SINGH) (a) to U ). Yes Sir C1V11 AVI AT ION (PARYATAN AUR Apart (loin iclaxintt visa founalties and NAGAk VIMANAN MANlRl) (DR Mmplilymg 1 at illation jroccduics, action KARAN SING II) (a) and (b) With the i being t ikcn to develop and sticngthcn abolition of Part 11 Plan scheme*, the the tounsni infra ctiuttuic in nnpoilant piactice of tmmg grants.m-aid to State helds such is inipio\emcnt ol international Governments ha» been discontinued from nrpoits, construction of hotel*' both in 1969-70 It is, hnwevei, ptoposed to tak: tJic public and piivatc seetois, impiove- up some schemes in Rajasthan in the menl in transpoit facilities, piumotion of Central Sector in the I ourth Plan period wild life tounsni etc lo u i ism promotion including > tourist bungalow at laisalmet, and publicity piogiammcs ovciseas aie a tourist leception centre and a youth ilso being stienpthtned hostel at Jaipur and augmentation of accommodation in the Bhaiatpur Game Sanctuary. ( (instruction of Haldia Port

740 SHRI SUBODH HANSDA Will (c) and (d) louiism schemes are the Mimstct of SHIPPING AND IRANS- not drawn up State-wise They are PORI (NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWAHAN formulated on the basis of 1 actors such MANTRI) be pleased to stjte as tounst prcfeicnces, accessibility ol the tourist ( entres travel patterns, etc. The (i) whether it is a fact that the cons- total outlay on tout! sin schemes tiuction of IHldia Poit is still behind during the Iouith Pltn Peiiod is Rs. 2*5 sch dule , crores in the Ccnti il sector including si\ crores tor hotel i id transport loans to the private sectoi. (b) if so, how far this is behind schedule , and Pioposalt* Formulated to boost up Tourism in the Country (c) when this is likely to be completed > 739, SHRI SIJBODH HANSD \ Will the Minister of TOURISM AND C1VIL AVIATION (PARYTAAN AUR NAGAR lllL MIMS11R 01 PARLIAMEN­ VIMANAN MAN I Rl) be pleased to state TARY AH AIRS, AND SHIPPING & TRANSPORT (SANSADlYA KARYA TATH \ NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWAfJAN (a) whethci any proposals ha\c beenMANTRI) (SHRI RAJ BAHADUR) . (a) ftWtn coated to boost up toousm in India Yofc, S>ir, Ill Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 178

(b) Tbe progress of construction works (a) whether the Direct Taxes” Enquiry of the Haldta Dock Project is behind ^Committee has submitted its rerort on schedule by about one year. the question of black money, and

(c) The project is Iik.cl> to be comple­ (b) if so, the main leiommendations ted by the end of 1972 made by the Committee in thisiegard

lmantial Assistance to Slates THE MlNlSIbR OI SlVTfclNTHF MINISTRY OF FINANC t (VlTTA MAN- TRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRl) (SHRI 741 SHRI MAYAVAN Will K R GANLSI1) (a) and (b) Only an the Minister oH 1INANCI VIT1A interim report has been received from the MANTRl be pleased to state Direct Taxes Inquiry Committee and is being examined by the Government It is not rossible at this stage to state the (a) whether the amount financed by the recominendntions mnde by the C ommittee Central Government to the State Govern­ ment foi purchase of machinery and equipment from foreign Government as Companies with autlmri&cd capital of nd for certain projects is ticited as a loan Rs 50 lakhs and ab<»c ind mteiest is charged theicon and

743 SHRI MAYAVAN Will the (b) if so, whnt ure the terms and con­ Minister of COMPANY AFFAIRS ditions under which such loans are (KAMPANI KARYA MAN TR1) be rlcased granted "> to state

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (a) the particulars of the constitution (VIRTA MANTRl) (SHRI YFSHWANT- of the 40 Public Limited Companies wad RAO CHAV AN) (a) and (b) 21 private limited companies whteh have Foreign exchange required for the import been newly registered up to 31 Match, 1970 of machinery and equipment by State with authorised capital of oxer rupees '0 Government projects is provided by the lakhs, and Government of India out of their foreign exchange resources, including external (b) their number in Tamil Nadu *> tssistance State Governments and the concerned protects acquire the foreign ixthange in the normal couise against THE M1NISTLR Ol COMPANY tn tiriu p te rcsouicv-s and make payments Al FAIRS (KAMPANI kARYA MANTRl) (oi import of machmeiy and equipment (SHRI RAGHUNATHA REDDY) (a) Since the foreign exchange is provided The details of the 40 public limited com­ mamst payment of equivalent rupees, it panies and 21 pnvate limited companies is not treated as a loan and there is no registered under the Companies Act, 1956 question of charging any interest in the Private Sector during the year ending 31st March, 1970 are given in the statement laid on the Table o f the House. Report of Direct Taxes Enquiry Committee [Placed in IJbran See No LT-24S "71] on black money (b) Of the above, two public limited 742. SHRI MAYAVAN Will the companies and three pnvate limited com­ Minister of FINANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) panies were registered in the State of be pleased to state Tamil Nadu, 179 Written Answers MAY 28,1971 Written Answers 1*0

Com panies doing banking business THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VHTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT 744 SHRI MAY AVAN Will th« RAO (H WAN) (a) No Sir Minister of COMPANY AFFAIRS (K AMP AN I KARYA MANTRl) be pleased to state * (b) Does not arise

(a) the number of Companies doing 3RT St5T % *T**T?5 f3f& $ WSTl banking business out of the 461 new com­ panies registered undo the lndu*trul Classification (Trade and I mined* uid 746 sft smw Wt WCT 3^7 far*rm ^1r f^rr (b) whether any control it. being exci- ■ m far . tiscd on their lending activities 0

(*p) v n x sfor % THF M1N1S11R Ol' COMPANY jtfsr% n % , AFFAIRS (kAMPANY kAR'i A MANTRl) (SHRI R \G )1U N A 1H \ RtDDY ) ( i) None of the 461 compmics icgisteud during 1969-70 with Trade & T inane- as (^ ) ^ t % srfer v i their busmens h is indicated its object at arffcr ss Wr it faia srrfe 'banking business’ at Lha time of incorpo- u tio n . rerr^ft itftt ^ srr^r | ,

(b) Does not arise. (n) at «wr sw t *ft fre rc t o r % jftesrTT % w nr qrc s m r

Setting up of a commit tec by Reserve Bank =3fffr«iY ^ % w h vx * h f ?rsnf Re-payment of bills by large anJ medium Industries

(*) $r, efr w *rmT ** m 745 SHRI MAYAVAN Will the Minister of FINANCE (YITTA MAN- faw ferr ?*r ^ | , * rh fRl) be pleased to state

(y) *ft *wt t ? (a) whether the Commttee set up by the Resurve Bank to study the payment of Bills by large and medium industries to W?T tfV ffTTK *7?^ (¥10 small enterprises and entrepreneurs in respect of supplies has submitted its report f ^ ) . {*) tftx (s). 3f>, &f I i( so, the mam rccora ncndations made, and (*t) % ( t ) . aft, ^ \ sftfaer % v r w 5

fwiT ^ f^rfrr ft fa rfta (*) «PTT TOff* *T fiUTT W& Hfnu?n ?

(*j ) sr^r ^ U% % f?wif«rn * ?rm f \sr*? w 106H (it) aft i % fspfw «t ITT 7$ £ (*) 3ft SRt i % fasTTfort w f^cT^ft JtfrwT sr

*? ( t ) Sf^T JTjft i faTW w tr wqrsr 5fr?«rroT v (i\ a fa *T?f>fa f w n q v ft {*ft faffW *T*T f w t « r tw ) : («p) *rU (®t) . aft fazw, fwft *ftF«T?T $*TCT q-ift g, H*T «TcvT «T* W fa ) ? rr^ q & n sftt imr*r *T# | I H W fiCT »F4- %f>T*T ^?TT ??fRr fWT J ^ »rqr vmsftir W T LT-246 171) % sit* * *ronrnc «nff «r smft^r fr# ^r qfcsif; ffr? | I w h 7*T ^nf?TJn s t ? ?T^ % \ 748. *ft srmq fj& %»ft . w t fswr TWi *r«ft % at. t^t «rr ft? qfa^r *^?rf v fa «(Rrsr «P5m«r ir$ sreiH f a 7T eft ^TflT*ft firiwr WT% ; ffsfr % srfer s t ^ r c % m z& i® *T«ffer ft^T 5fVf5T (1 968) % ftUT W (sr)«rf* # 4«> 5* w * *t w i j j *t«c- «r*r?«x tF^'T^ «yrff w ft f^rcr fr * T W «PT fW C fr ; g n rf m % m m x t t f tq r (»r) w r *ft w I f t tffsrsftr ^rRr ^rffnr tftx ^rmrl^pp **ff % ywf- w ffSFff $ fsren *pt * r? w artoft ^ % % t «[?> *n«^ * t I; iftnr fkfytr ^ «rt%n i *n% sift 183 Written A.iswen MAY 28, 1971 Written 4nswers 184

% * 5^ 30 * s m ’T ( b) whethei Government propose to take any steps to publish some of the % sror* *nre srw m T?ft % | UP'MANTRl) (SHRI D P YADAVA) fafrw : ^Trrfawr * (a) The Government his no information in this tegard spr fasrfa % *r ^ tt t>x% •tt, itfa sfa*rmrf] ajret ^ *fr f w r (b) and (c) It isprunanly foi the *tf®S*T * $ t m faiTT Vi ^ h * tt ^ J universities and the m 1 v idmK concerned sfa ftr frlr *rt *r* w ^ t to get the thesis published *r«Frta w«t>s4) 1 1 3?w t *r$ 11 f o S l i f w ? 3 ; T t % «PT 2 ^ The University Grants Commission, however, has a scheme foi encouraging srftrtrcr m v*3\ % fa* ^H'TfT w sirn the publication of research wotks includ­ force ^TT'Tr-f^TcTi ^ *rrfa*r m ing doctoral dissertations in the universi­ ties The allocations for this purpose are 500 V& SK'TT W?T TJT f I ?^*T made to the universities in the beginning ^ ^Tfff ?T4T V 'g fk n v rf'-r of etch Plan petiod, Ihe selection of the thesis foi publication is made by the arrfer %■ w?r=r ^ fr* qrferr ^ t?tt it\/rr j univeisitics themselves and the Commis­ *«*! «tomt «tt* t *t * i jfr-fTw *r sion's issistani.? is available on i hundred st arr^fr -srt?* fltfT % m ***r«fr n per cent basis Ihe Indian Council for social Sciences Research also gives assis­ *T

(b) if so, the main recommendations Prohibition Programme in India of the Committee ? 753. SHRI BALATHANDAYUTHAM: THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND SHRI VENKATASUBBAIAH: CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) (DR SHRI S. RADHAKRISHNAN: KARAN SINGH) : (a) and (b). Indian Airlines ha* appointed a small committee Will the Minister of EDUCATION consisting of sums of its own officers to AND SOCIAL WELFARF (SHIKSHA assess its futuie aircraft requirements ovei AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be the next 10 years. The committee is pleased to state : expected to submit its recommendations to the Management by the end of the year. The Management will then examine the (a) whether the Tamilnadu Govern­ matter and submit its own proposals to ment have asked the Centre either to CJmernment provide special assistance to the state to offset the losses resulting from enforce, ment of prohibition or to take upon itself the responsibility of enforcing prohibition Decision taken to ratify 1963 Tokyo or to take upon itself the responsibility of C invention to prevent Hijacking enforcing prohibition all over the country; and

752. SHRI M. M. TOSEPH : Will the (b) if so, the Central Government’s Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL reaction thereto ? AVIATION (PARYTAN AUR NAC1AR VIMANAN MANTRT) be pleased to state : THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARh (SHIKSHA AUR (a) whether Government have decided SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN to ratify the 1963 Tokyo convention for UP-MANTRI) (SHRI K. S. RAMA. evolving international measures to prevent SWAMY) : (a) Yes, Sir. hijacking and allev iate its consequences ; and (b) It is not possible to consider the question of transferring the subject of prohibition from the State List to be (b) if so, the further steps taken by Concurrent List of the Constitution as all Government in this regard ? State Governments except Tamilnadu have opposed such a step. As regard* the position of a special assistance to Tatnil- THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND nadu, successive Finance Commissions CIVIL AVIATION (PARYAATAN AUR have taken into account the loss of NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) (DR. rcvenutf from Prohibition incurred by that KARAN SINGH) : (a) Yes, Sir. Government while framing their schemes of drvolution of resources.

Income Tax Rebates (b) In order to give effect to the provi­ sions of the Tokyo Convention, it is necessary' to enact appropriate legislation. 754. SHRI SAT PAL KAPUR : Will A bill will in due course be introduced in the Minister of FINANCE (VITTA Parliament for this purpose. MANTRl) be pleased to Mate : 187 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answeis 188

(a) whether any rebate of Income-tax (4) Taxed share of income of has been given to any party from the year a partnei from an Un- 1967 to 1970 , registeied Hrm, or of a membei from an Association (b) if so, the names of those parties , of Persons and Gradually the system of allowing (c) the reasons in respect ol each case rebates was substituted bv straight deduc­ where rebate has been given ? tions irom an lssi^sot/s gross total income, which indirectly reduccd ihe incidence of U9 rebites are available MINISTRY OF HNANCF (VITTA only on the taxed sh ue of one’s income from an Firm an Associa­ MANTRALAYA MfrN RA1YA Unregistered Or MANTRl) (SHRI k R. C.*NTSH) tion of Peisons, ind on inteiest on 11\- (a) Till the assessment vt.u 1% fiee secunties of the Government assessees were allowed tax icliel by was of rebate at the average rate of tax (including The Hon’ble Mttnber rvtdentlv wislus Super Tax) on the following t\pes of the to have information iSout the assessments application of their income completed from 1967 to 1970, which rough* ly correspond to the financial veai 1967-68 to 1970-71 During this period moie than (i) Life insurance pi emu annuities HO lakh issessments were made bv the and contubutions to ceitam Department, many of which involved tax provident funds (Section 87j lebates of the type relencd to above

(ii) Donations for charitiblc pm poses (b) and (i) \ no statistics aie mam (Section 88) Besides lebate at tamed about the v it ions tyjts of rebates th£ aveiage rate of tax (including allowed to the numerous issessees, it will Super.tax) was allowed on the not be possible to furnish the mform'ilion following tjpes of nuonte form­ If, however, tht Ht n’bk Membei wishes ing pait cf assessees’ “total to have information about any particular income” assessee or assessees, the Information will be extracted from the lelevant records and furnished to him (l) Income of, and dividends from co-operative societies, and income ol marketing Punishment for non-pavnu nt of societies [Sections 81, 82 Income T a \ and 81] 755 SHRI SAJ PAL KAPUR Will the Minister of FINANCE (\ITTA ltuonie of newly established MANTRl) be pleased to state industiul mulei takings or hotels iipto 6% ot the capital employed, and divi­ (a) the numbei of persons who h.tve dends irom such undertakings been sent to jails or whose property has or hotels [Sections S4and 85] been confiscated duiing the last three years for nonpayment of income-tax; 1 ) Interest on tax-free securities of the Central and State (b) the number of persons against Governments. whom no action has been taken during 189 Writtell Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Writt en Ans1vers l 9o the above period although they are defa" SOCIAL WELFARE (SHlKSHA AUR ulters for non-payment of income-ta;..~ SAMAJ KALYAN MATRALAYA MEN and UP-MANTRl (SHRl D .P. YADAVA) : (a) .~ Eki'Cll.

(c) the reasons for the scn1c" (b) The D epart ment does not have fJcilities for productio ns of educational THE M.1NlSTER OF STATE JN lilm-; on a reg11br l':1 s is. Instructional THE MINISTRY OF FlNA;:-..l'E (\' lrr.l\ <\:!IT ar ~ uti li

(a) tl h~ n u mber of educational 1iln1S Wholc0ale Price Indo o f Comruoditil's r roduced L-y the Department of Teaching Aids since its inception; 75 7. SllRI .JYOTJRMOY llOSU : Will the Min ister of FINANCE (V!TTA (b) the number of films proposed to MANTR l) he pleased to s tate: be produced in the next two years;

(a) the CUIJ111l idity.wisc wholesale (c) whether it is a fact th::~t the price index, month by month fro m April, Department of Teaci1ing Aids buy- educa- 1969 to April 197 1; tional !'ilms from the Bombay firm w h ich holds monopoly over world rights of education lllms; alld (b) the rate of i ncre asc or decrease in t he prices month-wise for \he above nJcn\ionecl period; (d) what is the progress regard ing • the Science and National Integration fi lms which the Dep:u'tment of Teaching Aids (c) the factors responsible for increase had prorosed to produce ? (' r Jccrease in earh case;

(d) the measures adopted by Govern- THE DEPUTY MlNJSTER IN Tl-JL ment during the last three years to stabi- MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND lise prices; and 191 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 W ntten Answers 191

(e) (he positive results of ihe measures (d) and (e). The Government has been so far adopted "> taking appropriate steps to control price increases. The prices of cereal? have been stabilized through the operation of THfc MIN1&TLR Ol FINANCE a public disti ibution system for major (VITTA MANTRl) (SHRI YrSHWANT foodgrains In legard to industrial raw RAO CHAVAN) • (a) and (b) The general matcnals particularly taw cotton, raw index of wholesale prices for ihe reriod jute and oilseeds, a policy of selective Aptil 1969 lo April 1971 is gi\en month* ciedit conttoi, aimed at reducing the wise in the attached si itcment Details availability of ciedit lot speculative pui- of individual commodities ai e available poses, is being rursued, simultaneously, in the publication entitled “index Num­ the availability of these industnul taw bers of Whole ale Prices in India’, materials, as of others like steel, is being copies ol which aie supjlied to the augmented tlnough larger unpoils Credit Parliament library control mtasuies Were fuithet intensified in January 1971 when the Bank Rate, too was raised from 5 to 6 per cent. The (c) It is not possible to isolate the Government has also been imposing price factors lesponsible for changes in the and distribution controls in respect of prices of individual commodities llroadlv essential commodities There have, no speaking, the pressure on prices during doubt, been seasonal variations in the the last two years has been due to short­ prices but as a result ol the various steps falls in the outrut of some ol the coarse which have been taken by the Govern­ grams, pulses, cotton, jute and oilseeds ment it has been iossible to maintain a There has also been a set-back in the icasonable degiee of price stability during production of non and steel. the last few months

Statement

General Index of Wholesale Prices (1961-62“ 100)

(Monthly Averages)

1969-70 1970-71 1971-72

April 16S.1 176.1 (+ 0 .2 ) ( + 0 1) May 166.6 178.8 ( + 0 9) ( + 1 5 ) June 171.8 1807 (+ 3 .1 ) (+ n ) July 174.3 181 9 (+ 1 .5 ) ( + 07) 193 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAK4) Written Answers 194

196 9-70 1970-70 1971-72

August 174.4 182.2 (4 0 1) (4*0 2)

September 174.1 183.2 ( - 0 2) ( 4 0 5) October 171 3 182.6 (— 1.5) ( - 0 .3 ) November 168 7 181.0 ( - 1 5) (—0.9) December 170.0 181 0 ( i 08) (No changc) Tanuary 173 9 183 3 ( 4 2 0 ( M 3 ) February 173.6 181 4 (—0 2) ( — 1 0) M uch 175 9 181 7 ( 4 1 3 ) (4-0 2)

I iguies in parentheses indicate the per cent vaiiaiions ove» the previous month.

Free Text Books to Primary me of providing free text books till date School Students in each State and Union Terrttorv, and

758. SHRI TYOrtRMOY ROSU (dj the pioportion of Students plan* W ill the Minister of EDUt A HON AND ned to be covered by the programme by SOCIAL WfrLFAKF OjHIKSHA AUR the end of the Fourth 1 ive Year Plan > SAMAJ KALYAN MANIRl) be pleased \ > st*Uc THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY O f EDUCATION AND (a) whethei the Fducation Communion, SOCIAL WLLIARE (SHIKSHA AUK recommsndeJ that at the Primary SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN nijje i programme ol providing free text UP-MANTRl) (SHRI D. P A ADANA) luuks should be given high priority and (a) Yes, Sir, the Education Commission i mod need immediately, recommended that free text books and writ tag materia) should be provided at (b) il so, what steps, if any, have the primary stage. been taken to implement the said recom­ m endations (b) As school education is a State subject, tbe recommendation of tbe Edu­ (c) number and proportion 0f Primary cation Commwsion wm 'orw «flM to the bchool student* covered by the program- State Govts. According to the JofocfMUkw 195 Written Answeis v MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers available several States and Union Terri­ AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA tories distribute free text books to needy AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRI) be students at the Primary Stage. pleased to state

(c) and (d) The information is being (a) whethtr Government have since collected and will be laid on the table finalised the Scheduled Castes and Sched­ of the Sabha. uled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Bill, the discussion on which was postponed during the last session of the Fourth Lok Non-plan expenditure of States Sabha,

760. SHRI JYOTIRMOY BOSU (b) if so, whether Government pro­ Will the Minister of FINAM E (VITTA pose to introduce the said Bill in the MANTRI) be pleased to state present session of Lok Sabha for its con- Mdeiation and adoption, and (a) whethei the non-plan expend ituit by 19 States, including Meghalaya, rose by Rs 109s 11 croies duiniR the foui veir (c) if not, the leasons therefor ? period between 1967-68 to 1970 71, 1HF MINISTLR OF 1DUCATION (b) if so what is the use tn the non­ \ND SOCIAL WELFARE AND MINIS­ plan exoendituie during this pcnod, TER OF DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MAN- 1 RI AUR SANSKRITI VIBHAG (c) whether his Mantralaya had sent MANTRI) (SHRI SIDDHARTHA any directive to the State Governments SHANKAR RAY) : (a) to (c). The matter to control non-plan expenditure, and is under consideration.

(d) if so, with what result ?

THE MINISTLR OF STATUN IHE f a * < r f t a f a MINISTR\ Ol FIN \NCb (VITTA MANTRALAYA MEN RA1YA MAN- T R l)'(S H R lK R. GANEiH) (a) and 762. Tvnrotinc . s«rr fim (b) Yes, Sir. ffrr f f f :

(c) and (d). The Government of India cannot give any directives to the States ( t ) | f% m u K % tegardmg ths mxnner in which their ^ fcrft tffa *r f«s

Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Bfll (*r) w t | fa w gtav

76i. Sh r i r a m a v a Ta r s h a s - TlU tyill the Minister of EDUCATION in f s ^ 197 Written Answers j y a i s t h A 7, 1893 (SARA) Written Amnen is>8

(*) St Hf * i § U* ^TT ^ % fk q f? ^ 3TT^^T% T O t x*ix x&ns % v'tx ferc; *«tt «pr v t i t «nfV f t* I ? f t ^^rft «i?t w?r % # («ft **$ro) ®p> srr^qrsp Trat *t TO ^ (®p) *rk (rr) TO ^TfcT v r TtaT3ns% 1 27 m w i9 71 *r *rqra-s»i*r «rc *pTtaT *nft | cm **5 TT^JTfKT f % 5?5?T TTifsnft «rf«^lfT*ft ^ *t $*rrt «rfa* w k srmTfcw a w t r ^ 4zv it f^w *t*J % srt-srf to t ^ 3t% ^ fRTTO aTCSTOt f$ *J3T iftr ^ *rm v tx x f zm t *r ?rwr- ?T^;^r faffa ^^wrfT^cft % sw ?: f?«cr wftrsrnrf % ftp ; t o * * ^ t r srcrn qfTar?fa f a s t s th t 1 1 s*r s s > 7 f ' ? ^ tw t # mzmtKTT tc r^$r«sr aw Jnfc’T % fan XTts^qrtT f t fa rm ) T O &TT feuf t 3«F T O tt T O r srfercr ^tt«t frrt fn^r T^T S£TT % qrm FTrT Sf4 JT W %% t o t ?t»tt vt q«fev %^r % ?sr Jf

srrfe *pt t o %% qft qnrar r nrr* frfT*r qr srafarcrtfr *t stoat ?tot ^r*nf^ ^nrtf?icTT ^ srfo r n??sr ^ t | I \ a r c $ 763. «ft TWWTWT ?TTf5ft : fin*

o t w s r a *T7 w ^iifr ^ t 3fi 7??r t f r vcfsRT *r^T »t p r f*f*rnwr *r?ft «p ?t% v t TO-fa*^ ^ feraiT * FTT ^ f*P : «nit 1 s^rafr 1 9 7 1 *r 5 afemrcr % w tv t 6 sifa^rcT w* €r ntft 5T«rr #^t sro ( * ) * m m % fap crs^T * * rt *r M **p % tftax % *tf«* t o fara ’prRT (^ft * t^t) ftwt % feF tnp ?t% qrt ^ s r «rr am* ^ % ^ « tr nin |, *nrt% q^rr p ten* *3ftit (fswrtfirct) ^r x ^ m »ftMr vr ^r?*r p tr t , aft 33 srftaRT % srsm 34 srfawr «ft f o r r w 1 #*Ftvr w t- v w yp ft % («T) *rf? $f, fSTT'TS^rr 5T»PC % ffa qnft swr frstf % ^ r * r f^wfr^r ^ % q tjfr ** Srmrftv* s b tt %%Jft, fsR^r gsrr m fs* w ^ snwsrt sft wgt% v r w smr* w n | , *r?r *rirr 1 1

<*r) ito (w). # « t > n r qxfs^ wwt f**CT9i-wft (fio von WWIW-fN' ^ UfffWflW^ vt ^ H ) W 10# Muiien Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 200

(m ) W Z * fa*T*T ** if W (*f) tar *r §5? fa

(*T) W T I («r) TrHf-SF stfrr m n | ,

(*t) ^Vsrrf^rqr ift Night Air Service between Patna and Dclli' ?f^rr PwrfV t , r t x 764 SHRI RAMAVATAR SHASTRl Will the Minister oi TOURISM AND Or) ^ vwrf^RT % *ft*Tfrror^r ifo CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR 3F* z f t % *TT<$r 5f«TT P 7 NAGAR V1MANAN MANTRl) he pleased to state apr*f («ft T$*TW *$t) (a) whether it m a 1 ict that the (v) WTWTC ^ «TTVff W& % farqr r- number of air passengers from Patna to Delhi and Vice \etsa is on the increase STOW * f$TT *r*Fira ?wr *rnrjf

lHh M1N1STFR Ol TOURISM AND UVIL AVIATION (PARYUAN AUR («r) p i *pt ttj’jt wre fsRrw N\GAR VI MAN AN MAN 1 Rl) fDR KAHAN SINGH) (a) Yes, Su 1 here sere f^r^-Tsr *r fs*n *r«rc | » is a slight increase (»r) 1970-71 % TTWT, (b) and (c) Indian An lines are not contemplating the intiodiution of a nijjit s w t O T f a t «f w % sFsr f t srftw service between Patna ind Delhi, but ire *r$

p n if w r o w twt? wi^rt ft *rf tT^ $r* 239 Mfinrf, W ^flfW wr, 1956 w 560 (5) % srem , x T ^ s k $ ^et ^ irf i

76s. Ttwiwrnt ^ vft W i % flfTM r # r ^ fTw»r *n*r ibft *ff # «T«TT f t * tStww wm * ^ 11 20) Written Answeis JVA1STHA 1, 1893 (SAKA) Wtitien Answers 201

to - i f i m * v r - 2

1970-71 $ its7, wftrfjwtr, 1970-71 % JTW, 3* ***rfa*rt vt fiw rfa, f v r v r ^risnr 1956 % srer*fa fcnft sf *r iit m t^ r t «r*rar qrsqtfr «rf«r- ^ *f«»Tr 5TTT I ftim, 19 56 *> erm 560 (>J ?r??rif?r <* '5 !? £ IX tc ST 3SJTT ^ t, f

$JWfT I s i 5fFR ST^T 21 sfomrrT 27 jrronw 6 f ? * r m 5T^5T 5 5 %7H 6 S g^RTff 31

*TCTT SRRT 18 4 467 %*5T 32 . *Twrsft?r 8 137 77 16 27 qrsrur 59 sftar 4 n s p w 47

jftif 1899 471 20$ Written Answers MAY 26, 1971 Written Answers 204

Investigation in regard to Sethusamadram public sector banks have formulated Project several special ciedit schemes for provid­ ing assistance to the self-employed persons. An illustrative list giving 766. SHRI KALYANA SUNDARAM : details of terms and conditions of these schemes is given in the statement laid SHRI MURUGNANTSHAM : on the Table of the House. [Placed in Ubiarry. See No. LT—247/71] Will the Minister of SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR PARl- Increase in Dearness Allowance of WAHAN MAMTRT) be pleased to state: the Central Government Employees

(a) the details of the present stage of 768. SHRI S. M BANERJEE : Will investigation in regard to Sethusamudram the Minister of FINANCE (VITTA Project; and MANTRI) be pleased to state :

(b) when a final decision would be (a) whether it is a i act that according taken in the matter ? to the present Pay Commission formula, 10-point average of the rise cost of living Index has already reached entitling the THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN­ Central Government employees for a TARY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING & further increase in Deutne^ Allowance , TRANSPORT (SANSADIYA KARYA TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARI- WAHAN MANTRI) (SHRI RAI BAHA­ (b) if so, the reason for the delay on DUR) : (a) and (b). The investigations behalf of Government in announcing this in respect of the Sethusamudram Ship increase ; and Canal Project have been completed. The Project Report is under examination in consultation with the concerned Minis­ (c) whether the various amployees tries/authorities. organisations h.ne already represented to Government for an early increase * Scheme for Additfoeal Employment in Rural Areas THfc MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VITTA MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRI) 767. SHRI SEZHIYAN : Will the (SHRI K.R. GANESH) : (a). No, Sir. Minister of F1NANCF (VITTA MANTRI) be pleased to state * (b) Does not arise.

(a) whether public sector banks have any financing schemes under consideration (c) Yes, Sir. Representations have to generate additional emplosment in the been received from some associations who rural areas ; and are being informed of the position.

(b) if so, the details thereof ? Upfrtfation of Kanpur City

THE MINISTER OP FINANCE 769. SHRI S. M. BANERJEE : Will (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI Y1SHWANT- the Minister ot FINANCE (VITTA RAO CHAVAN) : (a) and (b). The MANTRI) be pleMed to state ; 205 Written Answers . JYAISTHA 7 , 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 206

(a) whether Kanpur has not been up­ (b) whether on a rough assessment, graded as ‘A* Class City only, because the black money to the tune of rupees four population is less than 16 lakhs ; thousand crores is still in the hands of 75 to 80 business Houses; and

(b) whether the population of Kanpur is more than 10 lakhs ; (c) if so, the further steps likely to be taken by Government in this regard 7

(c) whether it is a fact that increase THE MINISTER OF STATE IN in population and Family Planning can­ THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VlTTA not go together ; and MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRl) (SHRI K. R., GANESH) ! (a) Tbe Government has already taken a large (d) if so, the reason for not upgrading number of administrative and legislative Kanpur City as *A’ Class on the basis of measures during the last six years to cost of living ? combat tax evasion. In March 1970, the Direct-Taxes Enquiry Committee was appointed to go into all aspects of tax THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE evasion. The Committee hus recently MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VlTTA sent its interim report to the Govern-, M ANTRAL AY A MEN RAJYA mint. The said report is being examined. MANTRl) (SHRI K. R. GANESH) : (a). Yes, Sir. (b) and (c). The extent of black (b) Yes. Sir. money in circulation is constantly fluct­ uating and it is difficult to quantify the same. It is even more difficult to deter­ (c) Yes, Sir. mine the extent of black money in the hands of a particular business house. (d) The existing; basis for classifica­ tion of cities for pay nent of house rent and compensatory allowances, which is Demand by bank employees for repre­ based on the ra commendations of the sentation on the Board of Directors First and Second Pay Commissions, is of the nationalised banks population and not cost of living. 771. SHRI S. M. BANERJEE : Will Unearthing of black money the Minister of FINANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state :

770. SHRI S. M, BANERJEE * SHRI B. K, DASCHOWDHU- (a) whether the AH India Bank RY : Employees Association have demanded representation for Bank employees on the Board of Directors of the Nationalised DR. KARNI SINGH : Banks to make them a potent economic instrument for furthering the growth of tbe Indian economy and reducing the shaip Wilt the Minister of FINANCE disparities; and (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state

(b) if so, the reaction of Government (a) the further steps taken to bring thereto and when this is likely to ,b* out black money in the country; finalised ? 2W Written Answct s MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 208

IHE MINISTFR 01 I INANCb THE MINISTER O t STA1E IN (VITTA MANTRl) (SIIRI MSHWANT T H r MINISTRY Ob HNANCE (VITTA RAO U1AVAN) (a) In then resolution MANTRALAYA MEN RAH A MAN- “on nationalisation and follow up 1R1) (SHRI K R GANFSH) * (a) Yes, measures'1 the All India Bank I niployees Sir It was recommended bv the Thud Association has suggested, among othei Pay Commission that the mcnibeis or the proposals, that elected icpresentatives ol stall (both gazetted and non gn/ettcd) be employee** be taken not only on the Board granted deputation allowance unifoimally of Director but also on all polity making it 20 „ luespective of whether their bodies at all levels transfer is within the same station irom a diffeient station (b) I he Banking Companies (Acqui­ sition and Transfo of Undertakings) Act, 1970, rroudcs for lepicaptation of (b) The recommendation of the Com- emplovees on the Board of Directors of mission wis noi accepted as relaxation ol the tutionalised banks and the Sthenic the geneial orders according to which iranted under the satd Act pro\ ides foi deputation allowance is admissible at the leprcscntation ol workmen on the Board lever rate of 10' where tiansfei is within of Directors of the Banks The Question the same station, would have repercussions of constituting broad-based Boards of in similar other cases Directors for tbe 14 nationalised banks in accordance with the Scheme is being finalised (c) and (d) No Sir There was no lepresentation as such lot increasing the Increased deputation allowance to emoluments of the Members as initially non*£iuetted staff working in ii\cd The teims in legard to the pay of the Members were imtnlly as Par Commission's Secretarial under -

772. SHRI SUBODH HANSDA Will the Minister of FINANCE (VTTTA “Rs 3000/- per mensem less the pen- MANTRl) be pleased to state sion including tbe rensionary equivalent of any ot^er form of retiiemcnt benefits ” (a) whether the I hud Pay Commission has recommended to Government for the grant of incteased deputation allowance to tbe non-ga/etted staff working m the Later on, a proposal was made by the Commission’s Secretariat Ptv { ommisston 1 hat tbe Members’pay should be without the reduction of pension (b) if so, wh ether the recommenda­ including tbe pensionary equivalent of tion of the Commission has been accepted . i y other form of letirement benefits or fleeted by Government and if rejected, which they might have drawn from non­ tbe reasons therefor, government sources prior to joining the Pay Commission. Having regard to the emoluments drawn by three of the Mem­ (c) whethei it is also a fact that the bers of the Commission while serving m Members o f the Commission have repre­ autonomous bodies/institutions and taking sented for an increase m their emoluments all othei relevant factors into considera­ initially fixed, and tion, it was decided by Government to allow them the pay of Rs 3000/- per (4) if so, Governments reaction mensem without deduction of pension tifefttD ? and pensionary equivalent. 209 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 210

Hindi w a Medium of instructions In through Htudi and Physics, Chemistry, Central Schools Biology and Mathematics through English.

773. SHRI VARKEY GEORGE : Will (b) No, Sir. The rules provide that the Minister of EDUCATION AND the pupils can answer questions in SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR examinations/tests in either Hindi or SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRI) be pleased English, irrespective of (he medium of the to state ; instruction followed in the Vidyalaya.

(a) the reason why more and more (c) No» Sir. subjects are being compulsorily taught in Hindi in the Central Schools in Southern area (e.g. Economics) ; (d) No, Sir.

(b) whether it is a fact that Govern­ Conversion of Loans Into Equity ment had given an assurance that the pupils in the Central Schools had the option to have English or Hindi as the 774. SHRI TR1D1B CHAUDHURl : medium for learning all subjects ; SHRI B. NARAYANAN :

(c) whether the policy of Government Will the Minister of FINANCE (VITTA is to gradually shift completely and MANTRI) be pleased to state : exclusively to Hindi medium in Central Schools ; and (a) whether Government have decided to authorise Government owned public (d) whether English is the medium financial institutions to convert loan and for learning subjects in Central Schools advances In excess of Rs. 50 lakhs to at Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta where there private industrial concerns into equity ; are many South Indian students ?

(b) if so, the broad outlines of the THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE scheme ; and MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR (c) the names of the institutions that SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN have been authorised under it ? UP-MANTRI) (SHRI D. P. YADAVA) : (a) The Scheme of the Kcndriyu Vidyalayas bad envisaged right from the THE MINISTER OF FINANCE beginning the use of both Hindi and (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWANT- English as the . „media of instruction in RAO CHAVAN) : (a) and (bV Th* tlicso jchools. Accordingly ip 1968, it operational guidelines in regard to •Mrai i\strt>frcts of Social conversion into equity capital of loan/ Science and Humanities be taught in debenture assistance being given to ttrt Hindi* ics , and Science industrial concern in the private sector, . subjects fee taygfn in English. Beginning by the all-lndia long term financial institu­ from.. Class Vl in 196S, this arrangement tion*, provide that where the aggregate wfts to be exiended gradually to the next Ooancialassistaoce by *11 theseinstitutions 'CTffss■ '■ in the year 1971- is Rs. $0 lakhs or more, a convertibility ' fi». Cl*ss"i>£f clause will normally be in^uded io ttw ‘wiisli': aS History, loan■ assistance ©rdobentureiswe agree, ico n ^cs ia^ to betaught mcnt. If, In «-;-p»rtjib-ulwr,' : 211 Written Answers MAY U% >911 Written Answers i\%

ins titutions feel that this clause should be THE MINISTER OF FINANCE waived, they could do so after obtaining (VI TTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT- Government's observations and advice. RAO CHAVAN) * (a) Yes, Sir. Before writing the conveitibihtj clause care will be taken bv the term institutions to see that a reasonable ratio is nutntain- (b) The external value of the rupee jed continuously between long term debt depends on India's general economic and equity in the capital structure of the condition and balance of payment position assisted concern The insisted concern which are not likelv to be affected by will be given by the term lending institu­ recent imennttonal monetary develop­ tions a clc ir indication ol the terms and ments conditions of convertibility before the conceit) finilises it loan oi debentuie \ssist met to Profissois and Teachers assistance agreement with the institutions fiora Cast Bengal

(c) The institutions conccrned aie the 776 SHRI TRIDIB CHAUDHURI: the Industrial Development Bank of India, Will the Minister of EDUCATION AND the Industrial Finance < orporation of SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR India the industrial ( n.dit and Invc t- SAMAJ KALYAN MWTRl) be pleased ment Coipotation oi lndu, the Lile to state : Insurance Corporation ol Indu and the Unit Trust of India (u) whethei Government or tbe University Giants Commission have receiv­ ed any request from the Vice-Chancellor Impact of i risis in European Money ol the Calcutta University and the West Market on Tndian Rupee Bengal College and University Teachers’ Association for financial assitance so that Indian Universities and their affiliated 775. SHRI TR1D1B CHAUDHURT • colleges may meet the costs of appointing Will the Minister of F1NANCF (VlTTA University and college teachers from East MANTRl) be pleased to stitc ISengal who have been forced to leave that country as a result of Pak Military atroci­ ties , and (a) whether Government have made any assessment Of the impact of tbe international currency and exchange crisis (b) whether Government have any in Europe caused by the heavy inflow of scheme for helping the University profes­ dollars in West European markets parti- sors and teachers from East Bengal who cularly, m West Germany and the steps havp come over to India till they are in taken by the Bunds-bank and other West a position to go back ? European banks against dollar since May 5, 1971 beginning with the closure of THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION enchainges,or the international ^ilue of AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND MINIS­ the rupee and on India's Trading position TER OF DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE in European Countries , a,nd (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl AUR SANSfeRlTl VIBHAG MANTRl) (SHRI S1DDHARTHA (b) the steps Government propose to SHANKAR RAY): (a). The Vice- take to ensure the international > lue of c bancellor, Calcutta University has the ruree may not lie fut ther weakened as requested for financial assistance for q result of the imbalance between the Appointing teachers from East Bengal as dollar and stronger Furoi'ean cunencies Vibitmg teachers in the Calcutta University and the Japanese yen ? and its colleges. No such request has 213 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (S4KA) Written Answers 214 how ever been received fiom the West THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Bengal College and Umveisity Teachers' MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND Association SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN-MANTRALAYA MEN UP-MANTRI (SHRI D. P YADAVA) (b) Oue of the most unfortun ue consequences of the violent atrocities committed by the Pakistan Army m (a) No, Sir. The pe'ent position is Bangla Desh has been a large exodus ol indicated in the anriexure economists, university professors, college and school teachers, artists nt d other (b) As can be seen from the infor­ intellectuals from Bangla Desh 10 India mation in the Anncxuie, as far as Umcn Government is endeavouring to collect Territories «ie concerned, education at the the number of such intellectuals and the primary le'cl is free, But it has not be* respective areas of their competence. come universal due to economic and social According to the mfoiiiniion fmushed causes except in the Union Territories of by the Vice-Chantellor, C ilcuita Univer­ Delhi, Mami ur and I M,A Islands where sity »s on 21-5.1971 90 Univeisitv U u h ti s enrolment of 100°, h s been achieved m and 700 college teachers had applied to the npe groi p 6 11 D ie to latfc of him for emplovmcnt lieic M iny of ihese finances sufficient numbei ol teacheis have teacheis and professors lnvc exiitssed not been appointed nor school rooms a desire to work in fields relevant to the constiucted to meet the demand of in. tutuie of their countiy This m.» tu vs creascd enrolment Efforts are being under the consideration of the tu em ­ made to locate additional financial inent and po final decision h is been token resources It is not a question of giving these teachers and professors employment in India or maintenance allovtaruc but of finding out As regards the States, it will be seen avenues for useful work that all States have Compulsory Primary Education Acts except Nagaland and Himachal Pradesh. The latter State had 1 ree and Compulsory Education for recently repealed an existing legislation Children as it was found of much use Due to financial reasons all States have not been able to piovide fiee education I\en m 777. SHRI K. S CHAV DA States which have got Compulsorv Prim us PROF. S, L SAKSENA Education Acts and provide free education, emolment has not betome wmersol Wtll the Minister of EDUCATION except m the case of a few states such as AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SIflKSHA Kerala, Tamil Nadu etc The underlying AUR SAMAT KALYAN MANTRl) be social and economic causes will have to pleated to state : be removed and additional financial resources found before univeisal, com. pulsory education can be expected. (a) whether Tree and compuUoiy Ldu- No specific date for this purpose can be cotton is provided to all children upto 14 given. yeftts of age in the Union Territories and States ; and Annexurc (b) if not, by which year < entral and State Oovernments will be able to provide All States except Nagaland and Himachal free and compulsory education to all Pradesh have compulsory primary Educa* children upto 14 years of age in the Union tton Acts, Himachal Pradesh repeated the Territories and in the States ? Act recently, As for Union Territories ili „ Written Answers MaV 28, 19ll IWritten Answers il6

onl y Delhi, A. & N. Island and Chandigarh 4. Boys receive free education in have necessary legislation. classes 1-V (age gioup 6-11) in the follow­ ing States 2. Education is free in Classes I-VII/V11I (age group «-14) in the follow- 1. Assam and Meghalaya. ing Slates and Union Territories 2. Bihar.

1. Andhra Pradesh. 3. Uttar Pradesh

2. Gujarat. 4. West Bengal (in rural areas and selected towns only). 3. Haryana.

4. Himachal Pradesh. Literacy among Shcduled Castes and Sheduled Tribes 5. Jammu and Kashmir. 778. SHRI K. S. CHAVDA : 6. Kerala. SHRI M. RAM GOPAL RERDDY : 7. Madhya Pradesh. Will the Minister of EDUCATION 8. Maharashtra, AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be 9. Mysore. pleased to state :

10. Nagaland. GO the percentage of literacy in India " and among scheduled 11. Orissa. castes and scheduled tribes separately as per latest census in the country ; and 12. Punjab.

12. Rajasthan. (b) the steps Government propose to take to increase the litearcy in the country and among the scheduled castes 14. Tamil Nadu. and scheduled tribes ? 15. All Union Territories. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND 3. Girls receive free education in SOCIAL WFXFARE (SHIKSHA AUR classes 1-Vll/V Ill in the following SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN States UP MANTRl) (SHRI D. P. YADAVA). (a) According to 'Census of India' 1. Assam and Meghalaya. 1971—“Provisional Population Totals", literacy rate in India is as below >

2. Bihar. Literacy Rate : Total; 29.3$% 3, Uttar Pradesh.

4, West Bengal. Females; 18.47% i t i l Written Answers JYAJSTHA 7 , 1913 (S^/T/l) Written Answers i \ t

Thf n e re a itw of literacy a nonet therefore, considering the launching of a Scheduled Cistes an! Scheduled Tribes major programme for liquidating illiteracy, separately, as per 1971 Census is not at whosa target will be to make about 10 present available. According to the million adults literate during the remain* Census of 1961, the percentaste of literacy ing period of the Fourth Plan. The was as follows :« scheme is now under active consideration.

Scheduled CaMes : 10.27% Government irulise that literacy among the Scheduled Cu^te-. and Scheduled Scheduled Tribes : 8.54% Tribes K low and so c ia l cffiMts are, therefoie, being made to piumote primly (b ) Literacy is promoted mu inly education as well as adult literacy among those groups. In so far as primary through two programmes *. education is concerned, the special incentives extended to children of (1) spread of primary education * Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and include ftee supply of books, stationery, mid-day meals and even clothing t,o a fair proportion of students. For t hb (2) promotion of literacy among children of the Scheduled Tribes, there is adults. a special scheme of Ashram schools which provide residential accommodation and In so far as primary education*^ con­ education. In so far adult literacy work cerned, we have been able to enrol ahout is concerned, programme of hteyracy 80% «>f the children in the age-group classes for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled <>•11. By the end of the Fourth Plan, Tribes ure given a priority. this proportion is expected to nse to 87%

rinancial position of Delhi Transport In the Tourth Five-Year Plan, emphasis Undertaking during 1970-71 is being laid on two programmes :

779. SHRI M. RAM GOPAL (0 Special efforts to emol non­ REDDY : Will the Minister of SHIPPING attending children which mostly consist AND TRANSPORT (NAUWAHAN AUR of girls, children of the Scheduled PAR1WAHAN MANTRl) be pleased to Castes and Scheduled Tribes and children state : of economically handicapped social groups like landless agricultural labourers ; (a) what is the profit made or loss incurred by the Delhi Transport Unde;- (2) Reduction of wastage and stagna­ taking during 1970-71; and tion which are very high at present. (b) the measures Government have It is expected that as a result of these taken to improve the functioning of the two programmes the contribution of DTU and to make it a profitable concern ? primary education to the promotion of literacy would he significantly greater. IHE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN­ TARY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING & In bo far as promotion of literacy TRANSPORT (SANSADIYA KARYA among adults is concerned, the present TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWA- allocations in the Fourth Five-Year Plan HAN MANTRl) (SHRI RAJ BAHA­ m very limited, especially In the State DUR) : (a), Accordit>g4o the provisional sector. The Government of India is, figures furnished by the General Man*9«r, 219 Written Answers m a y 28, 1971 Written Xnswen 2ft)

Delhi Transport Undertaking, the Under­ TRl) (SHRI RAGHUNATHA REDDY) : taking suffered a lo*s of Rs. 324.7 lakhs (a) and (b). The Central Government (including Rs. 136.24 lakhs on account of has approved only one merger of two debt charges) during 1970*71. subsidiary companies, namely, Warrior (India) Ltd. and Auto Accessories (India) Ltd. with their holding company, Forbes, (b) The D.T.U. is under the Delhi Forbes Campbell & Co. Ltd. under section Municipal Corporation. The Government 23 of the Monopolies & Restrictive of India have no direct control over the Trade Practices Act, 1969. This merger D.T.U. However, the Government advan­ was not a vertical one in the generally ced loans amounting to Rs. 160 lakhs to accepted sense. Having regard lo the fact the Undertaking during 1969-70 and that the holding company already had Rs. 300 lakhs during the year 1970-71. control over the products manufactured Against the above amounts, orders were by the subsidiaries, the proposed merger placed by the Undertaking for 300 buses, was not considered likely to result in out of Which 19<5 have already been recei' any material change in the existing ved and are being operated ms express market structure or lesson competition. services. During the current financial The scheme of merger was therefore year, a loan of Rs. 24 lakhs has already approved as it would result in economy been sanctioned. Further loans arc also and better use of men, material and proposed to be advanced to the Under­ industrial capacity. taking for the purchase of buses, as and wtien payments become due to the (c) Government is not aware of any Suppliers. reaction of the companies in the matter. It appears an application had already been made to the High Court for the A proposal to set up a Road Trans­ merger under section 394 of the Companies port Corporation in Delhi and to transfer Act and following the Central Govern­ to it th$ functions of the Delhi Transport ment’s approval under section 23 of the Undertaking is under Government’s con­ Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practi­ sideration. ces Act, 1%9, as this case attracted the provisions of that Act, the High Court Vertical merger of companies permitted the merger applied for.

Amount advanced by State Bank of 780* SHRI R. R. SINGH DEO : India in Andhra Pradesh for SHRI P. K. DEO : agricultural purposes

Will tbe Minister of COMPANY 78 J. SHRI K. SURYANARAYANA : AFFAIRS (KAMPANI KARYA MAN­ Will the Minister of FINANCE (VlTTA TRl) be pleased to state: MANTRl) be pleased to state :

(a) whether Government have recently (a) whether the branch of the State allowed vortical merger, of compenies; Bank of India, Tadevalligudem, Andhra Pradesh had some years back, advanced (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and a few lakh of rupees to '’Shri Chintalapftti Bapirajha Dharma Samstha Administration , Society'* Regd, No, 12/66, for agricultural (c) tbe reaction of the companies purposes* UMKtti ? (b) if so, tfctc amount given, in whlclt ■■■■1;; ' m i n i s t e r o f c o m p a n y year given, the amount so far collected Vktfffc&S (KAMPANY KARYA MAN- and the amount still pending; 121 Written Answers jy is t h 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers m

(c) the nature of security given, for ftr fd *nf*m |1 **rtr Sr 31 tbe loans advanced, 1971 a * w r 51 W W T cTW? sppr fsp«rr *PTT t f k (d) whether it is also n fact that the loans given were not properlv utilised ^ r f *r apr«r, art snrfisr r f t f p r TOgr* *r u d ? $ sn?r w w «r.*r e 5?r 31 m v 1971 ^ focr 3TT 1% £ I 35

783 SHRI MAI I JYOTSNA {*) " w r fcsr *r «fWhft?r, wt&t tftx CHANDA Will the Minister of PDU- it v m sre*p> % fcrofaT % w < ATION AND SOC1AI WELI ARt (SIK&HA AUR bAMAl KA L\AN NU N. snrfj 4 | , 1RI) be pleased to stnte

(a) the progress made m the constru­ (ST) 3 T f> T flwfar W (TO> %V ction of tbe Regional Engineering College ot Silchar, and

(b) whether the office of the Mid (ir) s rgf%?fr 3r *r**> v t srwrr* college is still situated in ShiUong and, if so, when Government propose to shift f w f t | ? it to SUchar 1

tta v ra wm* w m *rfr THl- D m J I Y MI.JTSTER IN THE (tft xjm * $ $ * ) ; v*p) % («r; MINISTRY Ofr BDUCArtON ANt> SOCHI WLUARE I^IKSHA AUft qtyqfagff JBiv •rfvrt^RT % swl’jrfo SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRAtAVA tittair ft iftfofcr, m f a n r ^ MFN UP.MANTRl) (SHRt D, 1* YADAVA) (a) The gfcitrti overhead % # r Fwsfr % ^ rm n 8» ifr* linet have been installed. Water supiriy TfS Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 224 and road works are in progress. Constru­ staudard is in various stages of progress ction of % ttuients’ hostle aud workshop and has the following target dates for buildings will he undertaken shortly. completion;

(b) According to the information 1 ormation cut and furnished by the Principal of the college, improvement May 1971 office is situated at Silchar, jnd Camp office at Shillong for liaison with P.W.D. Surfacing May 1973 and State Government. Camp office will be abolished after P.W.D. approves the estimates for construction of buildings This section of the road is expected* and State Government finalises proposals however, to be opened to restricted traffic for land de\ elopment. only aftei the cufient monsson.

Opening of national highway front Repairs to QntabMlftar Shillong to Manipur Via Silchar

785. SHRI ft VISWANATHAN: 784. SHRIMAT1 JYOTSNA Will the Minister of CULTURE (SANS. CHANDA : Will the Minister of SHIP­ KRTT1 MANTRI) be pleased to slate : PING AND TRANSPORT (NAUWA­ HAN AUR PAR1WAHAN MANTRI) be pleased to state : (a) whether Qutab Minar appears to be tilting slowly; and (a) whether the National Highway from Shillong to Manipur via Silchar (b) if so, the action taken to repair has been opened, and it ?

(b) if not, when it will be opened *> THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WEI FARE AND MIN1S- THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN­ IfcR O l DEVELOPMENT 01 CULHJRL TARY A**AIRS, AND SHIPPING A (SIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN TRANSPORT (SANSADIYA KARYA MANTRI AUR SANSKR1T1 VIUHACi TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWA- MANIRI) (SHRI SJDDHARATHA HAN MANTRI) (SIIRI RAJ BAHA­ SHANKAR RAY) : (a). The Mtnar DUR) : (a) and (b). Presumably the fui a ult of 63 uns. but so far, there w no Hon'ble Member is leffenng to the evidence to conclude that it is further Shillong-Silchar-lmphal road. It is not a tilting. National Highway but it is an inler-State road lyfog partly in Assam and partly in Manipur, The road within Assam from (b) Government appointed an Expert Shillong to Jiribam is an existing road Committee to examine the Minar and but the Government of India have recent­ suggest ways and means to preserve it ly approved a loan assistance of Rs. 56 lor posterity. In accordance with the lakhs for the further improvement of the icconurendations of the Expert Committee Silcbar-Jiiib&m section of the road and a phased programme for strengthening the ^onnruction of 4 badge over the the foundation by injecting liquid cement river Jiq at Jiribam, A new road (new mot tar, and for carrying out leiairs to the Gacjiar ftoad) within Manipur from Jirf- superstructure has been drawn up: The b*ra, ty liupbal is under development. jflrst phase ot the work is proposed to be Tho lyrotk on this new road to a limited t2ken up during the current financial 225 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 226

jear m consultation with the Expert Opening of branches of nationalised Committee Tenders have already been Banks received in respect of the first phase of the work In the meanwhile the area around the base of the Qutab Minar 787 SHRI P VENKATASUBBA1AH: has been coveted with brick, work Will the Minister of FINANCE (VlTTA to prevent see page of water into the MANTRl) be pleased to state t foundation (i) the ratio of increase in the number of branches of the nationalised banks Restrictions imposed by the Reserve opened in the ruial areas to the number Bank regarding agriculture finance of branches opened m urban areas after to fma'I farmer-. the nations libation of banks,

786 SHRI P VENKATASUBBA- (b) the percentage of assistance got 1AH Will the Minister of FINANCE from the nationalised banks by the small (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state farmers and weaker sections, and

(a) whether the Reserve Bank has (c) whether any guidelines were gtten imposed certain restrictions on the nation- to thL Custodians of the nationalised ilised banks with regard to agricultural banks with regard to giving financial tmar ce to the small farmers, assistance to the weaker sections who are hitherto being denied assistance on the grouod that they do not have enough (b) whether it is coming m the way property to offer as security ? of small farmers in getting the maximum benefit from the nationalised banks, and THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT- (c) if so, the action Government RAO CHAVAN) (a) Between July 19, propose to take in the matter ? 1969 and end of March, 1971. 1671 new offices have been opened by the fourteen nationalised banks m rural (population THE MINISTER OF FINANCE of not more than 10,000) and semi-urban (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT- (population between 10 000 and 1 lakh) RAO CHAVAN) (a) No Sir. Actually centres Offices opened in urban (includ­ the Reserve Bank of India, in the ing metropolitan) centres during the same 'guidelines' issued to tbe commercial banks period numbered 290. Thus, for every on financing of agriculture, has impressed one office opened in urban and metro­ upon them to re-orient their agricultural politan centres about 5 7 new offices were lending more towards financing of small opened m rural and semi-urban centres by and potentially viable farmers with effect­ these banks ive post-credit supervision In the Con­ ference of the Custodians of the nation, alised binks held in the last week of (b) Information about bank credit April, 1971, the Finance Minister again given to small farmers’ and ‘weaker sec­ reemphasised tbe meed for adequate tions* as such is not available. credit planning in each bank with a view to meet credit requirements of the (c) Yes, Sir Guidelines have been hitherto neglected sectors including the issued foi special credit schemes operated Agriculture sector by tbe banks for small borrowers parti­ cularly those with employment potential (b) and (c). Do not arise. as also for financing of agriculture. 227 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 228

C oi.fcrcnce of the Board of Governor* the following special fund contributions of Asian Development Bank were announced :

(i) Federal DM 64 Million 788 SHRI P. VF.NKATASUBBA- Republic - (Rs. 13.12 crores) of Germany 1AH : SHRI MUHAMMAD SHERIFF : (West Ger. many)

Will the Minister of FINANCE (11) Belgium - Belgian Francs (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleas»d lo s-ate : 90 million (Rs. 1.35 crores)

(ut) Italy - Lira 1.25 billion (a) whetfer the Fourth Annual Con- (Rs. 1 50 crores) ference of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank was held recently at Singapore; (i\) Japan - $ 30 million (Rs. 22.50 crores)

(b) if so, the decisions taken in order U S.A . Norway and Netherlands also to increase the Bank funds; indicated their intention to make contri. but ions to the special funds.

(c) the nan es of couiitriei which ha\e In addition, Ceylon, Republic of responded lo ltrd flirt’s to tie Bark, and Chinp (Taiwan), Denmaak, Finland, India (Rs. 3 lakhs), Japan, Republic of Korea (South Korea), New Zealand and U. K. (d) whether any decision hnd been indicated their decision to make contri. taken with regard to its lending policy butions to the Technical Assistance Special towards the de\eloiing countries with Fund of the Bank. particular leference to India ? (d) No, Sir.

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE Credit Limit for Sugarcane Growers (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT- RAO CHAVAN) : (a) Yes, Sir. 789. SHRI BTSHWANATH ROY : Will the Minister of FINANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state (b) The Board of Governors authorised whether the credit limit for avail­ the Board of Directors of the Bank to ability of finance to the sugar study the Question or augmenting the factories for the rurpo^e of payment of resources of the Bonk and make appropri­ sugarcane price to the growers was ate recommendation for further action decreased ^urirg the period of the fisrt three months this year m some States 7

(c) The Bank gets resources for soft THE MINISTER OF FfNAHCB lehdiog mainly fiom contribution from (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT Urttbber.countriei. At the annual meeting RAO CHAVAN) : No Sir. Bftifts are 219 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, <893 ( S 4 0 ) Written Answers 230

advancing credit to sugar factories forwarded any proposal for converting 3 generally against stocks of sugar, spares privately-run colleges of Tripura into and other consumble items and re­ Government sponsored colleges ; ceivables. Banks are generally adopting a liberal policy ia respect of advances to skigar factories. If reductions in margins (b) if so the reasons why acceptance have been made in some cases, it may of these prorosals is being delayed ; have been for some specific reasons. (c) whethei sta tu s quo will be Implementation of Dhebar Commission's maintained so far as teaching staff is con­ cerned when these Colleges are converted Recommendations by Government mto sponsored colleges ; and of Tripara

790. SHRI DASARATHA DEB : (d) whether Calcutta University has Will the Minister of EDUCATION AND commented adversely on the present state SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR of affairs of these colleges ? SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRI) be pleased to State : THL DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (a) whether the recommendations or MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND the Dhebar Commission regarding educa­ SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR tion of the Scheduled Tribes are being SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN implemented by the Government of UP-MANTRI) (SHRI D. P. YADAVA) : Tripura ; and (a) and (b) The Government of Tripura has submitted a proposal about the conversion of three Government aided Colleges in (b) if so, the details of such implementation ? Tripura luto Sponsored Colleges. For this purpose the Administration has drafted rules for the approval of Government of THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE India. The rules are under examination. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN (c) Yes, Sir. UP-MANTRI) (SHRI K. S. RAMA- SWAMY): (a) and (b). A statement showing comments of Tripura Government on (d) The Government of India has Dhebar Commission's recommendations not received any complaint/communication contained in Chapter 18 of its report from the Calcutta University. regarding 'educational development* received during the years 1962 19^3 and fa-arr r w w 3 f a w f t % f n v r 1964 is placed on the Table of the Hous . [Plated in library. See Wo LT-248/7I1. 3 * rf « f r

Privately ran Colleges in Tripura 793. 9ft ftnwr fa? : WT 792, SHRI DASARATHA DEB*. Will the Minister of EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRI) be pleased to stale : (V) **rr firm 9 * 0 1 w m % % fora ‘art#’ (a) whether Tripura Government have * n t I ; 231 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 232

(w ) m *r m H * T (b) if so, the steps being taken to check thts Kind of malpractice ? *rr$*rrci $ 33*% 6 3*T*t % f^rtT fsper^ st t t spiV foarr THF MINISTER OF FINANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT (*r) wr fTTf w f % r^ ° r % Rarer RAO CHAVAN) (a) and (b) The Thaktar s f r # *rfa % fapTTfa*r> ^ ^f*T Committee has observed in its tepoit that some instances were brought to its notice w ^ fom »m «n w *t*pt where money lender* m ike entry into the sifT ^ t s*r group of self employed small entrepreneurs ^[frr *FT fafSTT STtr sqft’OTcT by offering financial held and becoming partneis m their enterprises The banks *Fnff % fa* strata fam sit t§t f , tftx have therefore been advised that so lonfi as the participation of the financiers («r) w r *r fsrct f srfr represents genuine promotional efforts on their part it may be welcome but anmrr »nrr t s f a *w tffrot *r ? * rf * rf where such participation is a device to buy ^ j*rt§ *rraw*?rr ?rtT ? t t > t ?r«Pr such enterprises for the benefit of the financiers they run counter to the social 1 1 objective of encouraging neglected Sectors and should be discouraged The q n te r *ftr srm r f«r*n?H : ( i t ® R B I has asked the banes to banks to keep a watch on the changes or modification H5«T fi*S) (*) (* ). JTfTR fsr»TT»r in the proprietorship or constitution *Rr fawnft % SPTto sfaft ?TT*T«P *«TT?T T * of the small enterprise assisted by ^ t I «Tft ^ 11 1964 3r ir^nra them. 5 *s wt sftT Sr rq^rrsft *r ^ ^arrf % Rural Business of L. 1 C ^ srm T sr^er f f «ft i ^r?r *$ f f^ r f crfescrf «ft, *n ?tt*t sfajft 795 SHRI BIBHUTI MISHRA Will cT«n ^T 5TTJT forTTJft ^T lf qZet «TT I the Minister of FINANCE (VlTTA *ptt tft ^FIT faiTTiR fe?TT*T % MANTRl) be pleased to state : W t«f ^ | I (a) whether the rural business of the («r) (*t). frnrc fanrr^ fw w % Life Insurance Corporation has been «TW ^gpfffT =r|t fc , f f t f a =t ^ # # growing at a faster rate . ^ t I

f v m SKT *TTS%*S fitflfT W \ % » (b) if not the reasons there of ; and

Credit Secured by Money Lender) from Nationalised Bank*. (c) the steps the Corporation i» 794. SHRI BIBHUTI MISHRA • going to take to improve the situation 1 Will the Minister of FINANCE (VlTTA MANTRl) be pleased to state THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether a large number of money MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VlTTA lenders have successfully tried lo secure MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRl) credtt from thj nationalised banks in the (SHRI K R GANESH) (a) and name of small scale mdt sines f ird b) The new business from rural 233 W itten Answers JYAISTHA 7, \ m (SAKA) Written Answers 234 a ^reas during the years 1966-67 to 1969.70 (c) The following steps have been, as been as under : or are being, taken > (i) Opening of new Branch Offices, Year Number of Sums assured Sub-offices and Development Cen- policies (in crofes of rupees) tres in rural areas. It is proposed to equip these Centres with small offices for the maintenance of 1966-67 5,06,695 217.22 better liaison with the field organisation and the insuring 1967-68 5,09,607 235.46 1968-59 4,77,341 235.12 public and to upgrade existing 1969.70 4,61,468 251 76 Sub-offices and Development Centres as Branch Offices in an increased number, so as to equip the field organisation for servic­ The number of policies has been ing larger number of policies. going down in the last three years even though there has been no fall in the (ii) Progressive division of terri­ sums assured. The reasons for the tories into compact units and failure of the L. I. C. to register an placing of each such unit in increase in rural business, in iis judgment charge of a worker. are— (iii) To encourage agencies being (i) Variations in income due to seasc- taken up in rural areas, fixing nal and other factors ; of a lower minimum guarantee or business for rural agents. (ii) Competition for saving on account of attractive terms offered by (iv) Raising of limit for non-medical Land Mortgage banks as Well as competi­ (General) scheme to Rs 5000/- tion from Small Savings organisations; and and fixing of lower qualification (iii) Investment by cultivators of for appointment of medical their savings iu improvement of land, in examiners. larger measure. (v) Simplification of Procedures, The rural business has picked up of late as the following figures would (vi) Special arrangements with tbe show : Post Offices in selected places for collection of premiums from policyholders in areas where Number of Sums assured banking facilities are not policies (in crores of rupees) available. (vi 1) Sending of mobile publicity 1.4.68 vans to go round rural areas. to 31.12.68 3,07,930 146.58 1.4.69 (viii) Issue of a new policy of insurance viz. The Centenary to 31.12,49 2.82,354 147.95 Policy.to make a special pro* vision in the event of defaults 1.4.70 in payment of premium as a to measure to overcome difficulties 3L32.70 3,16,647 177.82 experienced in rural areas in regular payments. 235 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers 23ft

S w a r n w % ffcror ^ *rnw st m $ » n M F * TO fa$ro sr^tarcf % faq m % 796. «ft f* w ; **rt few *ft gfasT $t*ft i ^ WT* *PV fFPTT fa . (*r) im cfte fro # H z * * rs* m v i *& faqjrftiit *> srfa *r 11 (v ) vrr «t$ g * fr f a fc«r4 «Nf* % st^ faftr ^ «fr tpro xtn o Tm r^snr *ft ^j^trsrar % ^ Revisio In the Estimate of Madras Oil Dock s*r frrg*a M r t,

797. SHRI GANG A REDDY : Will the Minister of SHIPPING AND TRANS­ (w) ?r S ft, eft 3

(a) whether Government are aware (*r) w r % o t *p>t fsnjn that Madras Oil Dock Scheme was taken f*F«TT % ’ up at a cost of about rupees nine crores ;

(b) whether the estimate of the scheme firm *M1 («ft usnrerm ^ r« r; . has been revised and it has gone up by 270 per cent ; and W i

(c) if so, the reasons therefor ? (« ) S5T S*RT fa f*p*nfw t *

I far*r% jitt farefta *fc«IT

lnctv*«e in the Rates of Air Fare by 6. Suspension of some service due to Indian Airlines 5 above, and

798. SHRI GANGA REDDY : Will 7. Increase in insurance for hijacking the Minister of TOURISM AND CIVIL risks. AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) be pleased to (c) Indian Airlines have submitted state * certain proposals in this regard which are under consideration. (a) whether it is a faet that the Indian Airlines is e je c tin g a loss of about ruyees five crores for 1970-71 instead of about Arrest of Income Tax Officer of Agra rurees three crores profit as estimated curlier, even though passenger traffic has 799. SHRI V. N. P. SINGH: Will Increased by five lakhs as compared to the tbe Minister of FINANCE (VITTA previoi s vear; MANTRl) be pleased to state;

(b) if so, the reasons thereof ; and (a) whether the Central Bureau of Investigation recently arrested an Income (c) whether it is also a fact that Tax Officer from Agra, in New Delhi on Indian Airlines wants to increase the rates the 11th May, 1971; and of air fare if so, by what percentage and from which date ? (b) if so, the details of tbe same ?

THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CIVIl AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRl) (DR. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (VI1TA KARAN SINGH) • (a) As against a MANTRA LAY A MEN RAJYA MANTRl) hi dgeted j rofit of Rs> 3.42 crores, Indian (SHRI K. R. GANESH) : (a) Yes, Sir. Airlines are annotating a loss of Rs. 4 65 cioies, according to the Revised (b) The Income-Tax Officer, Shri Fstimntes for 1970*71 The carnage of B. R. Sant, was caught in the act of rassenger traffic during 1970-71 is expected accepting a sum of Rs 2 lakhs as illegal to be less than that during 1969-70 gratification from the Manager of a foreign Bank in consideration of the relea­ tb) The main reasons for the loss se of some property belonging to an engi. rre •— neering firm of agra which had been hypothecated to the Bank but was later attached by the Said Income Tax Officer. 1. Labour unrest causing frequent disruption of services ; Three other persons were also arrested and taken in to police custody in connec­ ?. Increase in wages. tion with the same matter. 3 Increase in excise duty on aviation Further investigation is in progress. fu e l;

4 Loss of three F-27 airc raft; Service conditions of instructors of National Fitness Corps

\ Rerouting of certain services to *00 SHRI ATAL BIHARI VAJ. avoid overflying Pakistan ; PAYEh na ill the Minister of EDUCA- 239 Written Answers MAY 28, 1971 Written Answers

TION AND SOCIAL WEI FARE Allocation of foreign exchange to (SIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN States MANTRl) be pleased to state :

801. SHRI MURASOL1 MARAN : Will tie Minister of HNANCE (V11TA (a) whether it is a fact that National MANTRl) he pleased to state : Fitness Corps continues to be temporary though it incorporates tbe National Dis­ cipline Scheme introduced in 1954 ; (a) whether Central Government are aware that the State Governments are facing haidships due to the non-nvailabi- (b) if so, the reasons thereof; lity of foreign exchange; and (b) if so, the steps taken oi contem. Plated to streamline the allocation and (c) whether the Instructors of the release of foreign exchange to stntes ? National Fitness Corps do not get any pension or gratuity as they are considered temporary employees; and THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (V1TTA MANTRl) (SHRI YESHWANT- RAO CHAVAN) : (a) and 'b). As the (d) the steps taken to improve the Hon’blc Member is aware, the foreign service conditions of tne instructors ? exchange situation continues to be diffi­ cult. Any particular cases of hardship laced by State Governments, which are THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE brought to the notice of the Government MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND of India, are looked into and relief pro­ SOCIAL WELFARE (SHIKSHA AUR vided to the extent possible. SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRALAYA MEN UP-MANTRI) (SHRI K. S, RAMA- SWAMY) : (a) Yes, Sir. Financi-I assistance to International Tamil Research Institute In Madras (b) The Government of India decided in 1965 to decentralise the programme and transfer the Instructors appointed in the 802. SHRI MURASOLI MARAN National Fitness Corps to the States and Will the Minister of EDUCATION AND the Union Territories where they were SOCIAL WELFARE (SIKSHA AUR working. Consequently, the question of SAMAJ KALYAN MANTRl) be pleased making the National Fitness Corps to state : a permanent organisation does not arise. (a) whether any financial a&sistanoe has been provided for the proposed Inter, national Tamil Research Institute at (c) As they are not permanent, the Madras; and instructors are not entitled to pension on retirement; but other benefits like terminal gratuity or death gratuity and family (b) if so, the details thereof ? pension are admissible to them. THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND MINIS­ (d) Efforts are being made to get the TER OF DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE instructors absorbed in the State Govern- (SIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN men t/Union Teriitory Services without MANTRl AUR SANSKIRITI VIBHAO tom of emolument*. MANTRl) (SHRI SIDDHARATHA 241 Written Answers JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Written Answers 242

SHANKAR RAY) (a) and (b) Pursuant Nadu and the Archaeological Survey of to a Resolution moved by India and India within the protected limits of tha pasted at the 15th General Conference of temple However, a icqu^st has recently UNESCO in October 1968 ie<3uesttng been received fiotn the Government of UNESCO to assist in the creation of a Tamil Nadu and others foi the erection Tamil Institute in Madias, the UNESCO ol the statue at another site within the provided assistance equivalent lo $ 10,000 premises of the temple This rcque$t is to the Jnteinatonal Institute of Tanul under consideration Studies, Madras during 1969-1970 (calendar years) Provision for aid equivalent to $ 15,000 has also been made in UNESCO s Light and sound programme at Programme & Budget lor 1971-1972 (two Madurai calendai years) This may possibly be supplemented by further assistance not exceeding $ 10,000 under UNESCO s 801 SHRI MURASOLI MARAN * Paiticipation Piomamme Will the Mimstfi of TOURISM AND I i \ I l AVIATION) PARYATAN AUR NAGAR MMANAN MANTRl) be The Uo\eminent ol India have not pie »sed to slate , provided any financial assistance so lai Infoimation as to the assistance provided if any by the Tamil Nadu Government (i) whethei the pioposnl to have a has been called ioi

(b) if so, the reasons theiefor, Installation of statue of Raja Raja Cholan at Thanjatui Temple (c) whethei it has now been decided 803 bHRI MURANOL1 MARAN to have the progiamme at Mahabalipuram; Will the Minister of CUITURL (SANS- and KRITI MANTRl) be pleased to state (d) how soon the programme is likely (a) whethei Government and the to be commissioned ? people of Tamil Nadu have icpresented to the Central Government against the action of the Central Government leiect- THE MINISTER Oh TOURISM wg the proposal of the State Government AND CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN to instaJ the statue of Raja Raja C holan AUR NAGAR V1MANAN MANTRl) within the premises of the Temple at (DR KARAN SINGH) (a) and (c). Thanjavur constructed by him, and Yc>, Sir.

(b) if so, the action taken thereon ,f (b) Representation were leceived ttl the effect that a sound and light spectacla at Madurai might hurt the susceptibiliti&l THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION of worshiprars Also, due to its rroxl ^ AND SOCIAL WEL! ARE AND MINIS­ mity to Madras which is a m etropolitan TER OF DEVELOPMENT OF CUITURF city with an international airport, Maha-f (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN ball puram is likely to attract a larger! MANTRl AUR SANSKRIT! V1BHAG number of tourists thioughout the year. MANTRl) (SHRI SIDDHARTHA SHANKAR RAY) * (a) and (b). The statue litas been in stalled at a site mutual* (d) Before the end of the Fourth Plan jy agreed to by the Government of Tamil period ~-)

243 Re. Misappropriation of MAY 28, i971 Money from S.B.I. 244

Construction of airports at Salem Secretary. The accused has made a con- _}- and Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu fession that he has imitated the voice of the Prime Minister. It is nowhere to be found whether the magistrate has checked 805. SHRI MURASOLI MARAN: it. lthas not been found out whether Will the Minister of TOURISM AND he has capacity to imitate the voice CIVIL AVIATION (PARYATAN AUR of the I'M and her Secretary. My , NAGAR VIMANAN MANTRJ) be pleased s ubmission \\Ould be that the confe.s· to state : sional statemen t of Shri Nagarwala should be placed on the table of the (a) whether the Government of Tamil House. The charge sheet made against him Nadu have made any request to construct should a lso be placed on the table of the airports at Salem and Tuticorin in Tamil house so tha t we may be in a position to Nadu; and discuss this matter fully and allay our anxiety and suspicions. (b) if so, the action t aken thereon ? l>fT ~c:~ f;r t:

9..:rr ~c:~ forQn:r ;rPT 'fi'~ \T'fi tr'fia- ~ ? ...... ('lf

RE : MISAPPROPRIATION OF Sl!Rl .IY OTJRMOY BOSU (Diamond MONEY FROM THE STATE l !;.t bou t-) : We should get the vault BAN K OF INDIA, NEW register, the entries and withdrawals. It DELHI sl,culu be exam ined by a set of competent auditors nrrointed by this House. It ·- oh ould be examined whether Rs. 60 lakhs SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MlSHRA was deb ited to the legger of the strong (Begusarai) : I sought your permiss ion, room. 1-fow it was adjusted ? -was that Mr. Speaker, to raise a matter of great :.~moun t of Rs. 60 lakhs, minus Rs. 5275, public importance. The case of Shri c redited back to the ledger ? Unless that Nagarwala has been concluded. He bas ic. done. we shall never be satisfied that been convicted. We find that a great t !t is a bo nafJde account. State Bank of deal of susptciOn persists. What India, Parliamellt Street Branch's strong f~rther action is proposed to be taken room intake and delivery account should by the Governp1ent-legal and otherwise ? be exami ned. Was the amount taken out The chief person Mr. Malhotra does mot by Malhotra debited to the strong room come into the picture at all. We should account ., When the money was traced know whether he is used to the voice of and depos ited back, was ·it credited fo ~-h~ ·Prime Minister or th<; Private that account ? We want to be satisfied on 24$ ke. Misappropriation o fJYAISTHA 7, 1893 (JSAKA) koney from S.JB.I 246

tha t. Unless that is done we shall con* member raised a question about Shri tlnue to have suspicion Mai hot ra,

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA ♦ (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWANT- We wanted the confessional statement RAO CHAVAN) He said about all that and the charge-sheet to be laid on the happened m the judicial court. 1 cannot Table. sit in judgment over what happened m the judicial court. SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN 1 do not think I can undertake to lay the SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA I confessional statement here It is part have not , 1 have not made remarks about of the judicial proceedings I cannot the judicial court The whole thing is say anything obout it funny and mysterious We want our doubts to be removed. As far as Shri Malhotra is concerned, the Bink itself is going m«o the matter. SHRI YESI1WANTRAO CHAVAN Whether it in\olves a cnminal offence is 1 certainly made a statement and tned to certainly a matter foi the jolice to remove the suspicion from the minds of investigate As fat as these matters are people I thought 1 had done my best donierned, I cannot say anything about them But I cannot i»ay that 1 can remove suspicions fiom the minds of hun members who do not want them removed SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA What can I do about them ’ (Inter- IIow could the police not proceed luptxons) against Shn Malhotra ?

SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA • SHRI YLSHWANTRAO CHAVAN I have not such a closed mind as his Unless I get further information about it 1 know his mind is booked only to from the rolice, unless there is a com­ one thing—praising the Purne Minister plete investigation, I cannot give any new day in and day out My mind information When that is over, he will is not booked in that way My be entitled to ask and I am bound to tell mind is open , it is not closed. So please him let him not say that. SHRI H N MUKERJEE (Cal­ MR. SPEAKER As for Shri cutta-North East) Could he snlightrn Dandavate's motion, I had admitted it, the House as to the identity of the but postponed it—that is, his calling atten­ account opeartmg behind the Rs 60 tion motion on the closure of five lakhs ? The whole picture is confused factories. The Minister is commg next To whom does that account belong } week* He is making a statement then Who had signed the order for it * (Interruptions).

SHRI ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE I thought the Minister was going to SHRI 1NDRAJIT OUPTA (Alipore) reply to the points we raised. If you take Rs 10 out, tt has to be debited to some account. To which account was it debited in this case 7 SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN ' I have nothing more to say abovt it. SHRI ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE . Also whether such withdrawals took As for the other matter, the internal place before or this is the first time it procedure o f the Bank, some hon. has taken place ? 247 Re. Misappropriation o f MAY 28,1971 Monev from S.B J. 248

SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : SHRI S. A. SHAMIM (Srinagar) : ** The enure behaviour and activities of Shri Malhotra were inexplicable. He had not followed any rule. I have MR. SPEAKER : What he says is tried to understand the procedure of the without my permission and will not be State Bank of India and I might explain recorded. it. When money is taken out of the cash chest or vault, there is some separate The Minister has tried to explain procedure. The Chiel C ashier and the everything. officer in charge of the the cash withdraw money irom the vault. Both of them make an entiy about it SHRI INDRAT1T GIJPFA • The hrn. in the vault register and sign it Then Speaker was heard to say that he would the money is distributed according to the make a statement after ascertaining the requirements of the branches and the facts. Cashiers in the bank Everyone is supposed to pass the voucher for that to SHRI YFSHWANTRAO CHAVAN : the officer m charge ot the cash. Now 1 ha\ e rmde the statement here the money was withdrawn Irom the vault. SHRI ATAL BIHARl VAJPAYEE: No no. SHRI ATAL B1T1ARI VAJPA\ EF By Shri Malhotra. SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA ! After fulh equipped with all the facts. SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN By Shri Malhotra Along with the other man. SHRI Yf-SHWANTRAO CHAVAN : 1 cannot do anything about it.

SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : He has been suspended ( Inteuuptions ). MR. SPEAKER : Ts he coming with Aftd the whole matter is undet investiga­ another statement ? tion (Intei ruptions). SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN s SHRI ATAL BIHARl VAJPAYEE : No, no ( Interruptions), Wife? onl> suspended 9 Why has not SHiri Malhotra been arrested ’> SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA: MR. SPEAKFR • 1 am not going to Are you going to be satisfied with this 7 tHow any more discussion. (Interruptions). j ------** Not recorded. 249 he. Misappropriation o ft JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA)] Money from SJB.I. 2$0

SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA : So many ledger of the vault to the effect that questions of fact have been raised. Let Rs, 60 lakhs was debited and taken out. him find out and make a statement. Whose account was it ?

SHRI YFSHWANTRAO CHAVAN : MR, SPEAKER : He is the repeating The only point made which could be what the said already. relevant is the one about Shri Malhotra. To that 1 said the whole matter is under investigation ( Interruptions). SHRI JYOTIRMOY BOSU : There are two things. One is the ledger MR. SPEAKER : He says he has entry of the vault. The other is the explained what he wants to say and that voucher. We want to see the ledger he would not come with another entry ...... statement.

SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : i SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : 1 would like to make one point* clear. Unless I get more information. If there is any suspicion in the mind of the House.... MR. SPFAKER : Members wanted the information. He has given it. The SHRI ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE ! man is undei suspension. An inquiry is There is. going on. It cannot be coucluded so soon. After all, it takes time ( In terru p ­ tions ). SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN*. ...I would like to make the point clear. I 1 am not going to allow any member do not want to hide anything from the who has not given notice. House.

SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA: Within half an hour, can any person As far as Shri Malhotra is concerned, collect Rs. 60 lakhs ? it seems there is a suspicion that he is being protected. It is not so. In regard to th&i,- the information that I have just receive^ MR. SPEAKER ! The matter Can be is that a case under sec. 409 IPC has been raised during the general discussion on the registered in the police station and in­ Budget. vestigation against Shri Malhotra is in progress. SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA : That will take one month. That will not be satisfactory. SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA ; Why has he not been arrested (Interrupt SHRI JYOTIRMOY BOSU : Shri Chavao tions). has talked about the voucher. Now in the matter of withdrawals, those who arc acauainted with handling money and SHRI M. KALYANASUNDARAM (Ti* the procedure thereto know, that you have ruchirapalli) : Why had that man *oi( to make an entry in the book of the bpen arrested ? vault. Then you have to make a voucher which is tallied in the evening, I want to know whether there is any entry MR. SPEAKER : I will not allow in the vault ledger, th* main mother any more <*ue*tions. Papets Laid MAY 28, 1971 Papets Paid 252

SHRI SHYAMNANDAN MISHRA : TER OF DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE What about my request that the con­ (SHIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN fessional statement and the charge-sheet MANTRl AUR SANSKRITI V1BHAG •should be laid on the Table. MANTRl) (SHRI SIDDHARTHA SHANKAR RAY) : I beg to lay on the Table. MR. SPEAKER • f am not allowing it. 0) (') (a) Annual Report of the Indian Institute of Technology, SHRI M. KALYANASUNDARAM : Bombay, for the year 1969-70. The hOn. Minister has said that a case [Placed m Library, See No. under sc6. 409 1PC has been registered.** LT—218/71]

MR. SPEAKER : 1 have not given him permission. What he says will not be (b) A statement (Hindi and recorded. English Neision) explaining the reasons as to why the Hindi veisiiui of the above Report could not be laid on the Table simultaneously. [Plated in Library, See LT—2l9~j71] 2.12 hrs,

PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE ( n) (a) Annual Report of the Indian Institute of Technology INDIAN MERCHANTS SHIPPING Kanpur, for the years 1969-70 (MEDICAL EXAMINATION) RULES [Placed in Libra]y , See No. JL 7'—-220/77] THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPING AND 1 RANS- POJIT (SANSADIYA k a r y a TATHA (b) Annual Report of the Indian NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWAHAN MAN­ Institute of Technology, TRl) (SHRE RAJ BAHADUR) : 1 beg to Delhi, for the year 1969-70. lay on the Table a of copy the Indian Mer- [Placed in Libtarv , See cham Shipping (Medical Examination) No. L T — 221(71] Amendment Rules, 1971 (Hindi and English versions) published in Notifica­ tion Ho. G. S. R. 285 in Ga7ette of India > dated the 27th February, 1971, under sub- (c) A statement (Hindi and , section (3) of section 458 of the Mer­ English versions) explaining chant 'Shipping Act, 1958. [Placed in the reasons as to why the Library See No,, LT-2nj71] Hindi versions of the above Reports could not be laid on the Table simultaneously. \NNUAL REPORTS AND STATEMENTS [Placed in Library See re. I, 1. T. S. No, LT—222(71}

THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION UND SOCIAL WELFARE AND MINIS- (2) A cofry of the Annual Refibrt L—^ — *—:— ------— Lis------. (Hindi and English versions) of ♦*N 0i rtCPTdad, • * 4 the Indian ffflftlfute of Scienet, *53 papers Laid JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SkKA) Papers Laid 254

Bang aloie, and the Statement of sub-section (4) of section 19 of Accounts, for the year 1969-70. the Medicinal and Toilet Pre­ [Plated in Library See No. parations (Excise Duties) Act, IJT—223<71) 1955. [Placed in Library, See No. LT —226171]

(3) (i) A copy of the Cei tilled (2) A copy each of the following Accounts of the Indian Institute Notifications (Hindi and English of Technology, Madias for the versions) under section 38 of the yeai 1969*70 along with the Audit C entral Excises and Salt Act, Rerort thereon under sub-section 1944 .- (4) of section 23 of the Institutes ol Technology Act, 1961. [Placed in Library, See No. (i) The Central Excise (Second L T —224171] Amendment) Rules, 1971, published in Notification No. G. S. R. 378 in Gazette of India dated the 20 March, (li) A statement (Hindi and 1971. English versions) explaining the leasons as to why the Hindi version of the above (u) The Central Excise (Third Accounts could not be laid Amendment) Rules, 1971, on the Table simultaneously. published in Notification I Placed in Library See No. G, S. R. 443 in Gazette No. LT —22517f) of India dated the 27tb March, 1971

MEDICINAL AND TOILET PREPARATIONS (EXCISE DUTIES) [Placed in Library , See (AMENDMENT) RULES, NOTIFICA­ No. L T — 227j7I] TIONS UNDER CENTRAL EXCISES AND SALT ACT, INCOME-TAX (j) A copy of the Income-tax RULfcS AND NOHFICATLON UNDER (Amendment) Rules, 1971 (Hindi WEALTH TAX ACT, AND CUSTOMS and English versions) published ACT AND CLNIRAL tXClSL RULES in Notification No. S. O. 1V17 in Ga/ette of India dated the 22nd Febiuaiy, 1971, under section THE DEPUTY M1NISTFR IN THE 296 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. MINISTRY OF HNANCE (VlTTA [Placed in • Library See No. MANTRALYA MEN UP-MANTRI) L T - 228/71] (SHRIMATI SUSHI LA ROHATCI) : On behalf of Shri K. R. Ganesh, I beg to lay on the Table. (4) A copy or Notification No, S. O, 1258 published in Gazette of India dated tfce 18th March, 1971 (l) A copy o,f the Medicinal and containing corrigenda Notifica­ v Toilet Preparations (Pxcise tion No. $, O. 1026, dated the Duties) (Amendment) Rules, 1971 10th March, 1970, under (Hindi and English versions) sub-section (4) of ectton 46 of the published in Notification No. Wealth lax Act, 1957. [Placed G. S. R. 436 in Gazette of India t, in Library* See Ho, LT—229f 1 the 27tb March, 19?1» under 7 l\ ; 255 Papers laid MAY 28,1971 Papers\Laid 256

{Sh ritnali Sushila Rohatgi] (ix) G. S. R. 522 published in Gazette of India dated the 7th April, 1971 together with (5) A copy each of the following an explanatory memorandum. Notifications (Hindi and English [Placed in Library , See versions) under section 159 of No. L T — 230}71] the Customs Act, 1962

(i) G. S. R. 441 published in (0 A copy each of the following Gazette of India dated the Notitications (Hindi and English 27th March, 1971, together varsions) issued under the with an explanatory memo­ Central Excise Rules, 1944 •*. randum. (i) G. S. R. 186 published in (ii) G. S. R. 422 published in Gazette of India dated the Gazette of India dated the 5th February 1971 together 27th March, 1971, together with an explanatory memo­ with att explanatory memo­ randum. randum.

(ii) G. S. R. J47 published in (iii) G. S. R. 455 published in Gazette of India dated the Gazette of India dated the 15th March, 1971 together 25th March, 1971. with an explanatory memo­ randum. (iv) The Tourist Baggage (Amendment) Rules, 1971, published in Notification (iii) G. S. R. 380 published in No. G. S. R. 483 in Gazette Gazette of India dated the of India dated the 3rd April, 20th March, 1971 together 1971 together with an with an explanatory memo­ explanatory memorandum. randum.

(v) G. S. R. 484 published in (iv) G. S. R. 438 published in Gazette of India dated the Gazette of India dated the 31st March, 1971, together 27th March, 1971 together with an explanatory memo­ with an explanatory memo, randum. randum.

(vi) G. S. R. 485 published in (v) G. S. R. 439 published in Gazette of India dated the Gazette of India dated the 31st March, 1971, together 27th March, 1971 together with an explanatory memo. with an explanatory memo­ , randum. randum.

(vii) G. 5. R. 488 published in (vi) G. S« R. 440 published in Gazette of India dated the Gazette of India dated the 1st April, 1962 together 27th March, 1971 together with an explanatory memo., with an explanatory memo­ randum. randum.

(viii) G. S. R. 519 published in Gazette of Jfodia dated the (vii) G. S. R. 445 to 454 published W h April, 1*71, ia Gazette of ttMi dttfg 25? M m fy tflv m R.S. JYAIS1HA 7 , 1893 (SAXA) Wesst&frm M.S. 358

tbe 25th March, 1971 to* Sabha that the Rajya Sabha, at its sitting gather with an explanatory held on the 26th May, 1971, has passed memorandum. the enclosed motion teferrwg the Advo­ cates (Amendment) Bill, 1970, to a Joint Committee of the House* and to request (vm ) O S. R. 487 publi&hcd m that the ooncurtence of the Lok Sabha m Oazette of India dated the the said motion and the names of the 1st April, 1971 together Membeis of the Lok Sabha to be with an explanatory memo­ appointed to the said Joint Committee randum may be communicated to this House. A

(ix) G. S. R. 521 published in MOTION Gazette of ladia dated the 1st March, 1971 together with an explanatory memorandum. ‘‘That the Bill further to amend the Advocates Act, 1961, be referred to a Joint Committee of the Houses comibiing (x) G S. R. 52/ to 531 published of 26 membeis, 12 members from this in Gnrelte of India dated House, namely - the 7ih Arril, 1971 together with an explanatory memo­ randum. 1 Shn C. D. Pande [Placed in Library, See 2. Shu Sas>ankasekhar Sanya] No. U -23171] 3. Shn Jaisukhlal Hathi 4. Shri M. Srinivasa Reddy STAHiMENT RE : PRICING OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 5. Shri Gulam Nabi Untoo 6. Shn Mohd, Usman THE MINISTER OF PETROLEUM 7. Shri Surajmal Saha AND CHEMICALS (PETROLEUM AUR 8. Shri Thillai Vlllalan RASAYAN MANTRI) (SHRl P. C. SbTHl) *• 1 beg to lay on the Table a state* 9. Shn Pranab Kumar Mukherjee ment regarding pricing oF petroleum products [Placed in Library, See 10. Shn Nagcshwar Prasad Shahi No. L T —232171] 11. Shri K. Chandrasekharnn 12. Shn B. P. Nagaraja Murthy

12.14 lire and 24 members from the Lok Sabha ;

Me s s a g e p r o m r a jy a s a b h a that in order to constitute a meeting of the Joint Committee the quorum shall be one-third of the total number of SBCRftPA^ftY ’. Str, I have to report the -foltowtog mwsag* revived from the mrmbers of the Joint Committee-; Secretary of Rajya Sabha ttert in oftftfcr ntfttfets, of am directed ip inform tbe Lok procedure of tfiis House relating to Select »». JK w *' <« MAY a , 1971

THA1YA) : I am making * swo m oto [Secretary] statement in regard to the*...... Committees shall apply with such yaria. tiona and modifications as the Chairnftan MR. SPEAKER : It may be laid on may make ; the Table.

that the Committee shall make a report to this House by the last day of the SHRI HANUMANTHA1YA : 1 lay it first week of the Seventy-eighth (Winter; on the Tabic. Session of the Rajya Sabha ; and

that this House recommends to the STATEMENT Lok Sabha that the Lok Sabha do join id the said Joint Committee and communi­ Near about midnight on 24-4-1971, cate to this House the names of members when train No. 390 Dn Patna-Mokameh to be aproimed by the Lok Sabha to the passenger stopped at Barh station, three Joint Committee. passengers, of whom one had a rifle, another a torch and the third a bag, board- cd a third class compartment. When the irain reached near Dihidar village, between PANEL OF CHAIRMEN Barb and Punarakb stations on the Patna- Mokameh Broad Gauge double line section of the Danapur Division of the Eastern MR. SPEAKER : 1 have to inform the Railway, the passenger with the torch House that under rule 9 of the Rules of gave a signal and the train was stopped Procedure and Conduct of Business. 1 by pulling the alarm chain. About 20 to 30 h a v e nominated the following hon. mem- I crsons who were hiding nearby entered bers as members of the Panel of the compartments and started robbing the Chairmen : passengers. When the belongings and ornaments of a young woman passenger were being robbed, her relatives in the (1) Shri K. N. Tiwary compartment protested, whereupon one (2) Shri R. D. Bhandare of them was stabbed to death and thrown (3) Shri N. K. P. Salve out of the train. (4) Shrimati Sheila Kaul (5) Dr. Saradish Roy ; and 2. When the train reached Punarakh (

3. Th e Superintendent* Railway Police, (3) General Discussion on the Budget Patna, has proceeded to the scene of the (General) for 1971-72. crime and is camping there. The Dy. Inspector-General has also visited the area. A large police force has been sent there SHRI S. M. BANERJEE (Kanpur) : Because we aie not meeting in the Bysi- and the area is now being patrolled by the ness Advisory Committee I am raising police. some points. The next time I will not do it. 4. it has been alleged that one young girl was also kidnapped by the miscreants. This, however, has not been confirmed There has been a rise in the cost of living index, an aveiage ten point rise, from the investigations made so far. and it has reached 225, and according to the Pay Commission formula, the Central 3. All-out efforts are being made by Government emplopees are entitled to the State Police to apprehend the culprits another slab of dearnett allowance. who are absconding. Government has not taken any decision. There is growing discontent among the Government employees. I would request TPflnwrt wroft (qw r): ^ the Finance Minister through you to make ft w t t w w a statement m this HoUSe without waiting for a calling attention motion, whether t o % frar-qstr tc w n ft s t they are entitled to another slab of dear* | far»| gsrn: farar arr* i

MR. SPEAKER : I will admit it. 12.16 hrs. SHRI S. M. BANERJEE t About this Rs. 60 lakhs business, there must be a dis­ BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE cussion, and another statement by the Minister. THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMEN- TARY AFFAIRS* AND SHIPPING & g w t o w m r tf (g ^ T T ): TRANSPORT (SANSDIYA KARYA TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWA- srrc s*r t o aft HAN MANTRI) (SHRI RAJ BAHA- fiw

SHRI SAMAR GUHA (Cental): I 0 ), Further discussion on the Railway have written to you. budget for 1971-72. MR* SPEAKER : t will forward what &) Consideration and passing of the you wrote to me to the Minister of Parlia- fls w ttl Ipsuranee (Emergency mentary Affairs without giving you the . ProvWons) Bill, 1971. trouble of speaking on that. _ ^ 263 Business 0/ the H tus* MAY 3$, W7I Elections /o CammitUea 264

SHRI SAMAR OUHA • It is necessary Twrm are : m x w wtor n to raise the matter m the House. We are very much concerned about reports ita fc ?r> appearing in the press that an international *$*TT «!T^fT ff i Move has been undertaken by the Big v l *Mt i§s srram $ i Pdwers to bring about a political settle­ ment on the issue of Bangla Desh. It has %f*R ^ *rrq;r jftfor «it \m - also been rerorted that important digmta- «rr& % *r*«Fsr *{ i ^rrsr ffcsfr ^ % w ues of foreign countnes have met our Foreign Office officials, that a reisonal w it f w f f ^ *rt t i ^ letter from the Prune Minister of Ceylon 600 Wrtriir ffiw §f | i $ has been communicated to our Prime Mimsteu The Government should come f f% 58% ST* fr «T|t oat with a statement on the nature of this fipJTf tsn% i irrr «r«r & move, what is meant actually by this poll* ttcal Settlement, because there is only one s t o r e tftx feesft % «itff vt political settlement, \ i / , withdrawal of ^TOTfr v t snft qft % ^ |? r 'T^rppT the Pakistan army from Bangla Desh I i* rrr fH%V»r I ftf «TT7 w «R * 3 9 % SHRI S. M. BANERJFC : What is %«T sr *TTT f?H7T?T I this political settlement except intervention by imperialist Powers. We do not want them to come into the Bnngla Desh affair. SHRI K. S. CHAVDA (Patan) : 1 have given a call attention notice regarding SHRI SAMAR GIJHA • Our Prime the flow of Chinese aims into West Beogal MiiWt«r and our Government are conce­ from Bangla Desh. rned and the names of our Prime Minister and our Government have been mentioned. MR SPFAKER • Call attention is not It is absolutely necessary for the countiv concerned with the Minister of Parhamen. to know the exact nature of the pioposal tary Affairs. If any Membei wants to give lor a political settlement. There should any suggestions on this motion, advance be a categoncal statement in the oidcr notice should be given. ] am not allowwg r«ffr u«?ft vyc*k in which they should tell any other gentleman now. us what they mean by a lolitical settle* nW}Bt, and what is the attitude of our Government in regard to the fishy move undertaken bv some big powers ...... 12.22 hrs. {Interruptions,) ELECTIONS TO COMMITTEES MR. SPEAKER : In future 1 do not want 1$ allow any horn Member unless 1 (0 N a t io n a l s h i p p i n g Bo a r d get advance intimation about it. THE MINISTER OF PARLJAMEN*- m w r r c stroft (qsarr) : w w a TARY AFFAIRS, AND SHIPPim* TRANSPORT (SANSADlYA KARYA ■nftor...... TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PAg&WA- HAN MANTR1) {$HR¥ RAJ BAHADUR) : I move:

1 1 n w i f «$r tote f i “ that in poraiwMw of ratMttctiotf (2) < m « ( . ? « £n *> % m m f * * * m (*) of $ectk»*A «f the Mwatem Ship, piog Act, iw«, th* MRfctfc of this 1 1 House do proceed to ek st, ia such 265 Elections to JYAISTHA 7,1*93 (SAKA) Commiitess m

man ner a* the Speaker may direct, themselves to serve as members of the four members from among themselves Indian Nursing Council.** to serve an members of the National Shipping Board.” The motion was adopted. 12.24 hrs. MR. SPFAKER : The question is : “That in pursuance of sub-section (2) GENERAL INSURANCE (EMER­ (a) of Section 4 of the Merchant Ship­ GENCY PROVISIONS) BILL* ping Act, 1958, the members of this House do proceed to elect, in such THF MINISTER OF FINANCE manner as the Speaker may direct, (V1TTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWANT- four members from among themselves RAO CHAVAN) : Sir, I move for leave to serve as members of the National to introduce a Bill to provide for the Shipping Board.’5 taking over in the public interest, of the management of general insurance business pending nationalisation of such business. The motion was adopted. MR. SPEAKER : The question is :

fii) INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL “That leave be granted to mlroduoe a Bill to provide for the taking over in the public interest, of the manage­ THF MINISTFR OF STATE TN THE ment of general insurance business MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY pending nationalisation of such PLANNING (SWASTHYA AUR PARI- business.” WAR NIYOJAN MANTRALAYA MEN RAJYA MANTRI) (SHRI D P. CHAT- The motion was adopted. TQPADHYAYA) : 1 move: SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN: Sir, I introducef the Bill. “That in pursuance of clause (o) of sub-section (l) of Section 3 of the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, the members of this House do proceed to STATEMENT RE. GENERAL INSURAN­ elect, in such manner as the Speaker CE (EMERGENCY PROVISIONS) may direct, two members from among ORDINANCE themseyles to serve as members of the ItttHan< Nursing Council.” THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWANT­ MR. SPEAKER : The question is : RAO CHAVAN) : Sir, 1 lay on the Table a copy of the explanatoty statement (Hindi and English versions) giving rep. * That in pursuance of clause (o) of sons for immediate legislation by the sub*section (0 of Section 3 of the General Insurance (Emergency ProvUlana) Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, the Ordinance, 1971, as requited under rule 71 fnetnbore of this House do proceed to (l) of th« Rules of Procedure and Con­ etedt* i|i such manner us the Speaker duct of Business in Lok Sabha U*faced may direct, two members from among in Library. See No. LT-2$3l?l}

* Published in Gaiett* df India Extraordinary H ft U ftMtfctft 2, f tytfodw?** wiifc-the jwcamaftsfeifcMi of M lM k b n t. 267 Rortwav Bud%et 1971-7} MAY 28, 1971 Gen, Disc. 266

12 25 hrs of replantations have been made by the people from that area as welt as the business community foi opening up this RAILWAY BUDCif T, 1071-72— line foi passentyst traffic also Such u GENERAL DISC USSION Contd measure would provide not only employ* ment to the tubal people living in that aiea, but also mise the standard of living of those people It will also help the devel­ MR SPLVKfR We will t ik.e up opment of the local industries, the forest the discussion of the r ulw »y budget Wt produce and the exploitation of mmetal have about 40 minutes 1 think we can weilth in that nren As this line passes thiough, as 1 hist already mentioned, accommodate quite a few the picturesque Ataku valley with extensive orchard plantations as well as SHRI D1NFN BflAl lAt HAR^ A the'rtjrn cives the tourist traffic will (Scrampore) How nuh utne is iniieau trinundouslv if this line i opened allotted for this, Sir *> for passengei trathe This will earn the much-wanted foieign exchinge lor our country I tequest the Hon Minister to MR SPFAKFR The time likely to visit this place, not onlv the Minister be available is 10 hours Already we hive tmi 1 request the hon Members also to taken four hours 40 minutes The bnlance visit this pi ice md see how nice, how time available is 5 hour* 20 minutes Tme a place it is, anc* how we can There is enough time for all of you to develop this is a toui ist centre The participate Tourist Department is well as the Ministry of Railway should have talks in this SHRIMATI I AKSHM1KANTHAM- nntter anJ see that this area is developed. MA (Khammam) Sir, yesterday, I vt, is mentioning some of the points about As per the report of the Economic j conversion of lines and some new lines T im es dated 25 December, 1970, it is in my State There was pre\ lously some learnt that the Railway Board has agreed survey undertaken in respect of the in principle to open ttds line for both Bhftdrachellam Road to Dandak&rany i pissenger traflic and private goods traffic, A formal survey was made I would like but nothing has been so far done to know what has happened to it A The State Government as well as the complete, detailed sur\ey not taken people there, including the business up. They have now stopped further action community, are all veiy anxious about 1 would like to know why they have the speedy implementation of this line stopped a detailed survey ol this line since they have accepted m principle, the opening of this line for passenger traffic also A lot of mineral wealth is There is another line which the also lying there. Governmeat of Andhra Piadesh has been often representing and the agent of the Andhra Pradesh Government in Delhi has There is another proposal, and that alto written to the Railway Ministry is for the electrification of the Madras* about it It is the VUag-Ktriburu railway Vijayawada railway track This w pending line The Mineral Development Corpo­ before the Government since 1966. Some ration is carryimng minerals, on this line talks have been going on between the and this is not open for pessenger traffic. authonties concerned, and this scheme This line passes through the picture sque was included in the Fourth Five Year Plan Afaku -valley where there is a lot of tourist and, after finalisanction, the teems and con- attraction. Besides, there are many dutoss of the draft agreement were seat to* mining areas in that locality. A cumber the Railway Ministry. I do not know 269 Rly. Budget# 171-72 JYAISTHA 7,1893 (SAKA) Gen. Disc. 270 wfcat has happened thereafter, whether a day. This should be considered as a clearance has been given or whether the national pioblem and not of tbe railways Government has accepted it or not. 1 nlone. Sometimes tbp States do not co­ would like to know what has happened, operate in the investigation to tbe extent because it is veiy im poium in view of they should. Somehow the minister should the railway traffic between Madras and see that the States cooperate by making Vijayawada which is increasing enormously them a pmly to some of the damages, if because of the increase in the goods tiaflie necessaiy. Ail the political parties also such as movement of foodgrains, fruit, should cooperate with the railways because coal, etc. it is national property. They should not be indifterent to what is happening in the railways. They should contribute to the Now every day 400 tonnes of coal are the efficient functioning of the railways. carried to the Nellore thermal station. When the Ennore thermal station is ready in less than an year, more than 3000 tonnes The foimer Railway Minister, Mr. of co'il will h a \e to he carried e\ery dnv Nanda, uied to do something in this dire­ over this section. So, there is need for ction. lie med to sit in places like speeding up on this line. Only electri­ Mughalsarai, notorious for the thefts, and fication will be able to meet the demand. lie sought the cooperation of the public The Railway Minister visited Hyderabad in this rcgaid. He could achieve some­ m 1968 and said that the schertie would thing by this I am told thefts, were reduced be included in tbe fourth plan, but no to nearly So per cent during his stay there. clearance has been given. Oncc you He could check ticketless travelling also decide on electiifieation, the State by taking the cooperation of volunteers. Government also will have to fulfil certain Yesterday some communist member oppo­ formalities. The State Government site was making fun of sadhus. 1 think had already placed an order for the con­ they are allcrgic to whatever is good in ductor costing Rs. 95 lakhs and it must our eulture have arrived in 1969. The whole thing would cost Rs. 2 crores to the Andhra There is a doubt in everybody’s mind Government. If clearance has not been that these regular thefts on a large scale given yet, 1 lequest the minister to see cannot take place unless they have the that it i.s given ipimediately s*o that electri­ conmvancc of the lailway staff and railway fication of the line between Madras and police. Goods are stolen from the station Vijayawada may start. and sold in the neaiby shops. How is it that they are not able to check it ? Rail. Regarding reciuumeut of Class IV v.ay motor belts are stolen and used in staff in the South (Central Railway, under some local mill’s. Why cannot they have the Home Ministry's order, all Class JV some (aid and iccovei the stolen property staff will be from the local areas. But of the railways ? Apart /torn the Railway since the Railway Service Commission is Piotection Force you ha-ve some people located at Madras, more than 80 per cent drafted from tlte State Police. When you of the people are recruited from that area diaft people from the State police you and sent here. They are recruited as ha\e to ensure that they are honest and Class IV employees. Within three years, efficient. a nominal test is held and they are made clerks. This injustice to the local people Now whenever any theft of railway should be removed by shifting the property take* place once the property Railway Service Commission from goes outside the railway premises the Madras to Hyderabad. RPF take the stand that it is out Of their jurisdiction. But these rules about juris­ It has been mentioned i% the budget diction have been framed for convenience' that thefts have becora* the order of the (and not for evasion, if tha property goej 271 R!y. Bttdfet, 197U72 MAY 29, M l Gen. We.>

[Sh rimati Lakshimkanthaajm*] The traffic problem of Calcutta is bbfot considered by the Railway Ministry for * out Of tft* railway premises they should very long time and the position has reach­ take the co-operation of the local police ed such a stage that the assurance gtvetfe and catch the culprits and puimh them. by the Railway Ministty are taken a* a In this matter the co-operation of the part of a drama by the people of Calcutta. puWit is very imrorlant. The public should There were assurances about tube railways, be made to feel that it is then piorerty circular railways, under-ground railways th«t 19 being lost. If the public make it a and metropolitan system. Now the people point to bring all such instances to the aie hesitating to believe any ot the assu­ notice of their elected representatives and rances of the Railway Ministry for solving Ministers and if the Ministers take them the traffic problem inside Calcutta. In the serknwly then the officers will be veiy present budget alf>o there is some teterence careful and the thefts will be minimised to survey and so on. I do not know how to a greet extent. long it will take. The people of Calcutta who have to go to their offices and busi­ ness premise* daily are put to a lot of SHRI P. R. DAS MUNSI (Calcutta inconvenicnce and if the assurances given South) : Sir, 1 congratulate the Mimstci to them are treated in this cavalier or Railways for submitting his budget in fashion, the people of Calcutta will not time after the return of the ruling parly only agitate beloie the Railway Ministry, in the elections by committing themselves but they will do something serious which to socialism. The budget speeoh is a very the Government has to take care of. formal one. 1 am sure tbe hon. Minister is aware that hon. Members are also com- Then, in the Diamond Harbour Section mitttfd to their people and, therefore, to a and the Canning Section, there arc only 5 certain extent their demands should be to 7 local tiains which cannot cope up given due importance. with the need* of millions of pepOle coming daily to Calcutta offices and suburbs. I would just say about the 1 represent the Calcutta South consti­ Circular Railway in Calcutta, that it is a tuency which is thickly populated and is drama going on, assurance aftei assurance, cosmopolitan in its composition. That big and that nothing is happening. constituency has only one hooking centre at Haxra which is not able to cater to the needs of that constituency. Tbe people About the problems of the Northeast of that constituency have been clamouring Frontier Railway, my hon. friend, Mr. for facilities in the matter of booking and Goswami from Assam yesterday referred reservation and other things. So, my first to them and gave his views. I agree with demand is provision of mote booking him. I would like to inform the House centres in Calcutta South. and the hon Railway Minister that in these days of civilisation, after 23 yedts of Independence and democracy in India, Secondly, there are so many junctions thete is one district headqaarter in the insi4* the Calcutta traffic zone of the State of West Bengal, that is, Balurghat, railways. Yet, there is no overbridge and which is a largely populated tone, is still every week two or three people are killed coaUnuttg without a railway station ffid at the important level crossings. We have the railway li*e. This is the position been demanding that some Overbridges after 21 years of Independence aftd be built at these points, specially at Ka&ba demoooacy in India and the growth of the Balljpanj spot. I find that in the budget railway administration. speech of the Railway Minister there are* some propoMla is thtsreepetft, I ivy that sorof. pnovi»k» shmire-b* mad* tor ottt- I would alee Ufce'to iftfortn brldfes in-th* *t*a I mentioned. Minister that the late Prime Minister, %n R ly. Budget 1971-72 JYA1STHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Gen. Disc, Z74

Shr i Lai Bahadur Shastri, and the present Light Railways have not yet been absorbed. Defence Minister, Shri Jagjivan Ram, so They must be absorbed immediately. many times assured the local people that it wps coming up sooa. But nothing has Now, I have heard tiom reliable so far happened. I would like to appeal sources that efforts are being made by to the bon. Minister. Shri Hatiumanthaiya, some political parties, particularly, the that lje should at least try to do some C.P.M., to provide subsidy to the manage­ thing positive about it within a short ment and to have it regularised and allow time. them to run the railways. Coming to the nature of the management of this roor Light Railway, I would like to place be­ Then, I would like to come to the fore the House some figures. The Manager problem of absorption of the Howrah- draws a salary, including allowances* of Sheakhala and Howrah-Amta Light Rs. 5750 ; bis Assistant draws a salary, Railways. As you know, the employees of Rs. 2680 and another Deputy Manager of the Martin Light Railway are now draws a salary of Rs. 3435, etc., etc. This facing starvation because the Martin is being allowed under the socialistic Light Railway has been closed down. pattern of society which is under process. It is all due to the uojust buieaucratic These are the big monopolists and private attitude of the management. These enterprises which are creating trouble for employees have made various represen- the employees. It is dangerous to see tations to the mangement and they have that a particular political party committed made many protests and gone on deputations. to socialistic programme, committed to The hon. Member of the Rajya Sabha, social justice, should arrange to provide Shrimati Purabi Mukhopadhyay submitted a subsidy to the management, regularise a scheme with concrete rroposal. But it and allow them to run the Railways. nothing has been done for the employees tht/e. Yet, it was decided by the Ministiy of Railways, after taking into considera­ Once again, I would like to inform the tion atl aspects, not to take over these hon. Railway Minister that if such action Light Railways because of the fact that is taken by the Railway administration to the Companies have eaten up all of their put all the bureaucrats in the chair again reserves and have failed to effect the and to provide subsidy to the management required Replacements and Renewals the people of Calcutta, the people of West thereby reducing the Railways to "Junta''. Bengal, will march and shout against the Then, the Government decided on Railway administration and even against 16.12,70 that—I quote : all the political parties that are behind this conspiracy.

“The staff of the Light Railways would be absorbed by ofFeriog them Many hon. Members have talked about jobs in the categories in which they the law and order situation in West Bengal will be found suitable ; I say, 50 per cent of the Calcutta crimes would be stopped if the thefts of the Rail­ ways are stopped and if the Railway pro. they will be appointed as fresh perties are fully protected from thefts. recruits eirtce they get the terminal Railway crimes are associated with the beOeftts from the Light Railways/* political crimes. I would like to ten the hon. Minister that he should tone up the administration and if the railway thefts la tfcta connection, I would like to inform are stopped, $0 per cent of the crimet of the hon. Minister that the employees of Calcutta would be atojpped. There are the Shahdara-Saharanrur Light Railway various yards when these erf met are ttie. wfo tibtoiM Bat the employees of ing place. They are: Shalimar yard, «0*Tph.Amta ftttA fiowfafa-Shpakhala Kastipore apd Chitpore yard ; Be!ia£hat 27$ RIy. Budget 1911-72 MAY 26,1971 Gen. Disc. ■ %H

[Sh ri P. R. Das Munsi] and Kankurgachhi ; Balliganj railway sid­ with the employees. The General Mana­ ing ; Jadavpur and Dhakuria railway sid­ gers actually treat the employee? as their ing, Uttaduuga to Barrackpore zone etc. seivants and not as their colleagues. This All these have now become under the con­ is not proper for the healthy development trol of political criminals under the of trade unions in the country. This is patronage of a particular political party. not good for the Railways. Therefore, They manage to open wagons at the night. 1 would request the Minister to inform They provide criminals inside. The bombed the General Managers and zonal autho­ the Jadavpur University Vice'chancelloA rities that they should behave with their building. In the recent death of Nepal employees and their trade union officials Roy, MLA, we find that this is connected as companions, as collegues, as members of with this crime and these railway thefts one family. from these sidings are patronised by one particular party which 1 do not want to Finally, ! request the Minister to take name. They do it in cooperation with steps to slop the Railway crimes so as to some personnel and -some railway police stop the political crimes in West Bengal people there, f would therefore request and also to take care especially of my the Minister to tone up the Railway Ad­ constituency, (Calcutta South) in which ministration to protect the Railway’s pro­ Booking Reservation Centre and over­ perties. bridge are essential.

The statistics relating to law and order reveal that 11,454 thefts of properties have SHRI P M. MEHTA (Bhavnagar) : At taken place m 1970, in respect of Rail­ the outset, 1 shall deal with one impor- ways. As Members ol Parliament we aie tart project, namely the construction of privileged : we get an attendcnt and police the broad gauge railway line from Bhav­ al>o if necessaty when we travel in First nagar to Tarapur. The railway autho-* ClasLv What about the poor third class iUK's had submitted the survey report long pa'senpers ? I would like to tell the b-jlnre During the last debate on the hon. Minister that there should be some lailway budget, 1 had raised this ppiot, roltce protection to the III Class passen- and the then Kailway Minister Shri Nanda geis in the mail and e.\preb? Hams espe­ had rcriied that the survey report was cially in the midnight. under examination by the Railway Board. I hope that by now the Railway Board would have completed the examination, The increase in 111 Class fare is ex­ and 1 would request the hon. Minister to pected to produce only Rs. 11,60 crores. take up this project for quick implemen­ I'xtra revenue fioni changc of upper class tation. fares is estimated to fetch Rs. 1.60 crores. We should not put more pressure on the common man as we are committed to This is an economic aud viable pro* pursue tbc policy of socialism. Our atti­ ject. The State Government has given tude progressively should be to do away top priority to this project and the figures with monopolists and monopolitic trends show that it fulfils the criteria for cons- and we should help the common man and truction of railway lines, It is a natter lighten his burden, 1 request the hon. which has been pending for long. I Minister will give bis deepest considera­ would, therefore, request the hon. Minis­ tion for the convenience and benefit of ter to expedite and impietneot the same, the , common people who are the third* clas$ passengers, who travel in the railway, * ? ' .( . * - The proposed broad; gauge /tfoe --i* tt is said that General Managers have useful not only to the cooqpru^te*W been ‘told to behave as family members or area, but U has its own' importance fQt 277 Rly. Budget, 1911-72 JYA1STHA 7, 1893 (SARA) Gen. Disc. 278

the whole , of India, because it connects and the Zonal Railway Users* Consultative the Westernmost part of our country with Committees, you will find that all the the rest of India and through a port town. suggestions or proposals made are ruled Therefore, this is a very useful and out by the Administration without rexcep- important link for the whole of the tion, because they do not want to country. So, it is not as if it is useful scrutinise any suggestion with a positive and important for the conceined aiea outlook. This is the trouble with the only. Administration that they do not want to accept the suggestions which are be­ neficial to the travelling public, with Coming to the budget, 1 would sub­ the result that the hardships of the mit that this budget is a budget of the passengers are never attended to. routine type. It is not a planned budget. No further amenities have been proposed ; there are no new constructions of any In the compartments, the fans are line proposed ; nothing further is piopused mostly out of order. There is no ade­ to be done to give more facilities to the quate lighting arrangement. There are no travelling public. I do not find any lamps or bulbs in the toilets So, the measures to redress the hardships of the people are obliged to travel in darkness or travelling public. in faint light. This affects also the security of the passengers. When we ask the railway authorities why proper or ade­ The hardships are so well known, and quate lighting arrangement is not there, they have now become a permanent feature sometimes, we are told that the bulbs have of the Indian railways. For instance, been stolen away and sometimes we there is the overcrowding problem. The are told that there are no bulbs in stock Administration does not care to take any or that some other railways had taken stops to reduce this overcrowding. We see away the bulbs and there were no spare that all the mail and express trains are bulbs available with them. Therefore, overcrowded. As for the third class, how the trains start without proper lighting. do the people ^travel in the third class ? They have no sitting accommodation. The overcrowding is not only in the bogies, In paragraph 45 of the budget speech, but it starts right from the booking hon. Minister has made some reference windows ; people stand there for hours to passenger amenities. This paragraph together and find it difficult to get either reflects the impression that the provisions the ticket or the reseravtion. After of amenities, is more or loss complete. nearly twenty-five years of Independence, But 1 would submit that this reflection the people expect that at least this over­ is not true, .because the factual position crowding should be stopped. For solving is otherwise. Take, for instance, a basic this problem, it U necessary that new amentity like provision of waiting halls. trains should be introduced. For instance, What do we provide in the waiting halls there are the Divisional Railway User’s for the third class ? There is just a big holl; Consultative Committees, and many times, there also, the fans are not working and the Members suggest the introduction of at some places there are no fans at all ; new trains ia order to curtail the hardships and there are no drinking water facilities. of the travelling public. But the We see coolers at some stations, but the Administration negatives all the sugges­ coolers are always out of order, and no tions and proposals made by the Divisional cooler is working on the platform. The Railway Users* Consultative Committees hon. Minister says that he is giving free and the 2onal Railway Users’ Consultative service in this regard..,. Committees. Their scrutiny is always done with * negative outlook. If you go through the minutes of the Divisional MR. SPEAKER : The hon. Member's Railway Users' Consultative Committees party had been allotted 17 minutes. 179 Bills introduced MAY 28,1971 Sills introduced 2*6

(Mr. Speaker] SHfU CHINTAMANI PAKIGBLAHI : I introduce the Bill. Does the hon. Member want to take all those 17 minute* himself or does he want to give some time to the other Member from his party also who wants to speak ? CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) BILL * SHRI P. M. MEHTA : 1 want to give some time to the other Member from my Omission o j articles 291 and 362 party also. and amendment o f article 366

MR. SPFAKTR : The hon. Member SHRI CH1NTAMANI PAN1GRAH! may continue his speech next time when (Bhubaneswar) : 1 beg to move for leave the debate is resuemd Today, after to introduce a Bill further to amend the lunch. we aie going to have Private Constitution of India. Member' business. So, he may speak on the next day. that is monday. Mean­ while, he will have enough time to think MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : The ques. about other matters also. tion is : 13.00 hr*. “That leave be granted to introduce a The Lok Sabha adjourned far Lunch Bill further to amend the Constitution till Fourteen of the Clock of India.’*

The motion was adopted. The Lok Sabha re» assembled after lunch nt Fourteen of the Clock. SHRI CHINTAMANI PANIGRAHI : [MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER IN THE I introduce the Bill. CHAIR]

CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) BILL * 14.05 hra. (iOmission o f article 314) HEALTH (PERIODICAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP OP MEMBERS OF SHRT CHINTAMANI PANIGRAHI PARLIAMENT) BILL * (Bhutmneswur) : I beg to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of India. sft ujm srm* :

MR. DEPUTY-SPFAKFR ; The ques- 3

KIR. DfcPUTY-SP&AKfcft: The ques­ 14.08 far*. tion is : CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) “That leave be granted to introduce a BILL* BiU to provide for the Medical check­ up of the members of Parliament from time to time at the All India Institute (Amendment of Eighth Schedule) of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and for matters connected therewith ” flPgpff SJTO V W : The motion uai adopted. m w * £ f a * iu r V WWTFT m SrrT WWWt nffi- ug*T >raw VV yrflWfiWF 3FT* t m m f i T O I

MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : The ques- tion is HEALTH (PERIODICAL MEDICAL

CHECK-UP OF PRFSIDENT "That leave be granted to introduce a

AND PRIME MINISTER BiU further to amend the Constitution OF INDIA) BILL * of India.”

: The motion was adopted. w r a s f g fo u n a % *rs$qrftr wr»r *N> tffarsr *rnc- «& *3*rr jito *fiw * *> cfr«r f«rfaarT 3**«rtf«w v tm $ i **w w m fa rfa w ta

* Pu blished in gazette o f India Extraordinary, Part II, section 2, dated 28-5-71, 183 Bilh introduced MAY 28, 1971 Bills Introduced 284

Gov ernment employees, we find this Bill MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER . The 'Ayes’ says • have it, the ‘Ayes’ have it.

“A Member shall on ceasing to be a The motion was adopted. Member of either House of Parliament, be entitled to receive a pension at «ft sg^TT verm *rsw Dr the rate of Rs 100 per mensem, SCCTiPrt frorr f i be provided either with one free non. trausterable iirst class pass or with three free non.transferable third class 14 10 hr* passes, one for the ex-member, one for the spouse and one for the uttendant which shall entitle him or them, as the CONSriTUriON (AMENDMENT) case mny be, to travel at any time B ltL * by any Railway m India iipio the maxi- mum limit of ten thousand kilometies ( inundment of Eighth Schedule ) per year ’’ »ft WWvff itt t sreerrw I oppose it and request Mr Mandal VX3T fT TFTcT % V pW R 'FT «fK to withdraw it When the condition of the country becomes better, he can bring n^ft«T=r TC* 3T!% Hfft tt, sb that people may not misunderstand him MR. DfcPU TY-SPEAKER Ths •ft *3*1* smrc Question is arc, t srrtf* ? * ttt srraff m & t % ^ i t f * m snpsft wtaT «r#r That lease he granted to introduce a Bill further to amend Constitution ot SFHjta 3Tt faprjr w # lndi i ” T O «T5*rF?r £ f a 3* w f a t o *rt 3st Ih e motion was adopted. I frr % par^sr ^ <$x m - MR. DEPUrV .SPEAKER • The Ques­ tion is qRcfT f I

‘‘That leave be «ranted to introduce a Bill to prowde lor pension and other amenities for the ex-Members of CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) parliament.*' BILL * (Amendment o f Part / / / ) ] Those who are m favour of the motion may please say 'Ayes’, and those against w fo * i n ^ T O t* may say ‘No’. v rm | % *rfrow tfk w tit- SOME HON. MEMBERS . Ay*.

SOME HON. MEMBERS : No. n y if li f t antr | i * Pu blished in G»rett6 of India Extraordinary, Part 11, section 2, dated 2B.&7!.* f 2gf Bihar le g . • JYAISTHA 7 , 18&3 Cownd/ (a&f). MUl m

MR. DEPUTV-SPEAKER : The ques­ THE MINISTER OP EDUCATION tion is : AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND MINIS­ TER OF DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE (SIKSHA AUR SAMAJ KALYAN MAN. “That leave be granted to introduce a TK1 AUR SANSKRITI VIBHAG Bill further to amend the Constitution MANTRI) (SHRI SIDDIIARTHA of India.” SHANKAR RAY) ; Sir, may \ point out a constitutional difficulty and a consti­ The motion wai> adopted . tutional defcci with regard to this Bill ? As this Bill is out of order ......

«rt m : $ *pt ^ : ^ n - MR. DEPU TY-SPEAKLR : Order, please. 1 will explain to you the procedure. f«ns g i Kindly sit down. When a Bill is given notice of foi introduction, it is open to any Member to give a notice in writing to the Speaker that he wants to oppose the introduction of the Bill. There is no scope BIHAR LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL for any discussion at this stage, and there- (ABOLITION) BILL * tore, I am sorry I cannot entertain any discussion now. ( Interruption) it should «J> in ( a w w ) : $ STtfTPf have been done before, by giving notice. Anyway, I put it to the House. The ques­ g* f*F TT*T f%9H *Tfore tion is : % m «r«rr ‘T hat leave be granted to introduce a tiix « rrf^ T fn v farrxfr apt sqra«r *>nr ^ Bill to provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council of the State ^ 3T:^?F

SHRI A1AL B1IIARI VAJYAPEE MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : The ques­ (Ciwalioi) : Sir, let the House not be tion i s : diuded on this. MR. DEPUTY -SPEAK bR : That is “That leave be granted to introduce a for the House to decide. Bill to provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council of the State of Bihar and for matters supplemental, S1IR1 ATAL B1HARI VAJPAYEE : incidental and consequential thereto.’* Just now you have established a precedent that no Bill should be opposed at the intioduction stage. SHRI YAMUNA PRASAD MANDAL (Samastipur) : I want to oppose it. HIE MINISTER OF PAR LI A MEN- TARY AFFAIRS AND SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT (SANSADlYA KARYA MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : You have TATHA NAUWAHAN AUR PARIWA- not given any prior notice to the Chair 11 AN MANTRI) (SHRI RAJ BAHA­ and besides I have put it to the House. DUR) : The point is, constitutionally the Bill cannot he brought unless and'1 uAtil Let the lobbies be cleared.—-Now the lob­ the conditions are satisfied. (In terru ­ bies have been cleared. ptions) * .

* Published in Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part 11, section 2, dat?d 29-5-91,- m m/tar ke$.

MR. ttfiPUrY*Wl Mm : Onder, Pendey, Dr. Lexmwarain onkr. An nwtl iwtew made; the appeal has been beard. Now, it is for the Roy, Dr. Saradish bdu*» *o decide. I am putting it to the T;ou*. The question Is : S«*biyan, Shri Shastri, Shn Rama>atar "Tbs* leave be granted to introduce * Bill to provide for the abolitioo of Shastri, Shri Shiv Kurnai the Legislative Council of the State * Siddayya, Shri S. M. of Bihar and for matters supplemental, incidental and consequential thereto.” Vajpayee, Sbn Atal Biban. The JLok Sabha divided : NOES Dlvtotos No. II 114.25 hrs. Asgar Hussain, Shu AYES Austin, Dr lienry Banerjee, Shri S. M. Barman, Shri K. N. Bbattacharyya. Shri Pinen Barupal, sh n P L. Bhaura, Shri B. S. Bosu, Shri Jyotirmoy Chandrashekberappa, Shri T. v.

Brahman, Shri Rattan Lai Chaudhary, Shri Nitiraj Singh

Chatterjee, Shn Soronatb Chaudhury, Shn Amarsingh

Chaudbary, Shri Ishwar Chellachami, Shn

Deb, Shri Dassaratha Dasehowdhury, Shri B. K.

Gupta, Shn Indrajit Deo, Shn S. N Smgh

Harr*, Shri Manoranjan Gopa), Shri K.

Jha, Sbn Bhogendra Kailas, Dr.

Joihl, Shri Jagannathrao Kale, Shri

Maras, Shri Murasoli Kamble, Shri T, D,

Melkote, Dr. Kaul, Sbnmati Sheila

Modafc, Shri B. K. Kavde, Shn B. R.

Mukberjee, Shn Saroj Lasfcar, Shri Nihar

* Wrootly voted for Ayes, m Bik& JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) Council (4bol.) Sill 290

Lutfal Sim Shankaranand, Shri B. Mahajan, Shri V.S. Sbarma, Shri N. K. Malhotra, Shri lnder J. Sharma, Shri R. N. Mandat, Stwi Yamuna Prasad Shastri, Shri Shivtwjan Mishra, Shri Bibhuti Shukla, Shri B. R. Mohammad Tahir, Shri Siddayya, Shn Su M. Mohammad Yusuf, Shri Sonar, Dr. A. G. Mohsin, Shri Suryanaiayana, Shn K. Oraon, Shri Karlik Swamy, Shri Sidrameshwar Pandey, Shri R. S. Pandey, Shn Tarkeshwar Tiwary, Shri K. N. Pamgrabi, Shri Chintamani Tombi Singh, Shn N. Patil, bhri S. B. Yadav, Shn N. P. Patil, Shri T. A. Zulfiquar All Khan, Shu Raj Bahadur, Shri Ramkanwar, Shri MR. DLPUTY-SPEAKER : The result* Ramshekbar Prasad Singh, Shu of the division is as follows : Raut, Shri Bhola Rudra Pratap Singh, Shn Ayes 53 ; Noes 106. Sanghi, Shri N. K. Sayeed, Shri P. M. The motion was negaiived . Shambhu Nath, Shri

* The result announced includes the names of the following Members who recorded their votes through Tellers '• Ayes ' Sarvabhii Ram Deo Singh, Shiv Shanker Prasad Yadav, M. M. Joseph, Varkey George, J.B, Dhote Bishwanath Jhunjhunwala, Onkar Lai Berua, Rana Bahadur Singh, D, N. Singh, K. Hamakrishna Reddy, Samar Mukherjce, R. V Bade, Muthuswiroy, Hamendra Siqgb Banera, Phool Cbaod Verma, D. K. Panda, Krishna Haider, Hukam Chand Kachwai, Bharat Singh Chauhan, S P. llh.utachat yya, Bircn Dutta, C. K. Chin* nsraji, Shnmati Bibha Ghosh, Sar\as>hri R. 1* Ul.iganambi. J. M. Gowder, C. Jannrdhanan, Jagadish Bhattachaiyya, Gadadhar Saha, T S. Lukshmanan, Madhuryya Haidar and A. K. Saha.

Noes : Sarvashri Siddhartha Shankar Ray, Sher Singh, Bcdabrata Barua, Ankineedu, P. Gangadeb, P* K. Das Munsi, A 14. Chawla, Kumar Majhi, Shrimavi Sahodrabai Rai, Sarvashri Karan Singh Yadav, popatlal Joshi, K Basappa, Krishnarao Patil, R. B. Pas wan, Mohan Dharia, Satisb Chandra, A. K. kotrashaUi, J. N. Mwadai. E. V. Vikhe Patil, Robin Kakoti, Tarun Gogoi, Mam Ram Oodara, Gajadhar Majhi, M. Ram GopaJ Reddy, K, K. Rami Reddy, R. D. Bhapdare, Appalanaidu, Bhuvarahan, H. K. L. Bhagat, R. P. Yadav, Sanjeevi Rao, Atviod Netam, K. Dimuda, Dbamanknr, Jagaonath Mishra, Pampan Gowda* B. V. N fik, Dinesh Chandra Gpsw ami, Tuna Oraon! R. V. SwamtyaUuM*, fkgttt Surat Prasad, M. T. Raju, T. Sobao Lai, P. Venkata Reddy, Remybfcai h til, Cbaodr* T. R Wrfvtppa, S*a#kw SMiyal Stogh, D*mod?r Pw rtiy, t m k m l Na«ye», Pod# and Gbafclfsbwer Siagh, 291 Bills introduced ' MAY 28, 1971 Bills Intraduced 292 '

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CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) * t tftT ^riFrVr ^ en% f a ^ p 5 ? - BILL* smfaar ?r?p% ?ft smr»

(Amendment o f Part IV )

MR DF-PUTY-SPFAKFR The

^rfar^R wr srfr T1 t Icpve he ennted to introduce a v i *TTfa?r 3p*% ^ |*r% arra i Bj]J further to amend the Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parlia* moot Act 1954 MR DCPUTY-SPEAKER The ques tion 19

“That leave be granted to introduce SHPI S M BANERJFE (Kanpur) a Bill furthar to amend the Constitu­ I oppose this Bill A similar Bill was tion of India ’* sought to be introduced just now by Shri Y P Mandal Shri Panna Lai T h e m otion was a d o p ted Baniupal, who looks after the welfare of the hon Members «o veil, says m this Bill *ft iftfrsr m % T t ?«tt-

f«W t o t f i “A member shall, on ceasing to bo a member of either House of Parliament — 14 26 hn

SALARIES AND ALLOWANCE S Or MEMBERS OF P^RLlAMFNT (AMENDMENT) BILL* (1) be entitled to teceive a pension at the rate of three hundred rupees per mensem {Ime> tion i)f new Section 8 A)

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pen sion of Rs. 300, which is more than Division No. 2 14.50 hrs. 50 per cent ? AYES

SHRI K. S. CHAVDA (Patan) ; So, Arvind Netam, Shri his objection is to the amount Rs. 300. He Asgar Hussain, Shri is agreeable to Rs. 250. Austin, Dr. Heury

S1IR1 S. M. BANERJEE : Then he Babunath Singh, Shri wants one more facility, a free first-class pass. He says in the Statement of Objects Barman, Shri R. N. and Reasons : Barupal, Shri P. L. “After serving the cause of the Nation in their capacity as Members of Basarra» Shri K. Parliament, some of the Members, on ceasing to be Members of Parliament Bhandare, Shri R. D. are left stranded in life as it is too late for them to adopt any vocation at Bbatia, Shri D. D. that late stage.’’ Bhattacharyya, Shri C. E. Then he goes on to say : Bhuvaraban, Shri "The purpose of this Bill is to instil in the Members a sense of security by Chakleshwar Singh, Shri ensuring a pension for them after they ceased to be Members of Parliament. Chanda, Shrimati Jyotsna Furthermore, this provision regarding pension will be an incentive to attract good talent from all walks of life to Chandrashekharappa, Shri T. V. Parliament.” Chandre Gowda, Shri

Sir, I oppose this Bill. When the Chellachami, Shri country is in need of money for so many other pressing needs this Bill is immoral Deo, Shri S. N. Singh and should he withdrawn. Dhamankar, Shri

MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER : The ques­ Dhusia, Shri Anont Prasad tion is : Dumada, Shri L. K.

“That leave be granted to introduce a Gautam, Shri C, D. Bill further to amend the Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament Gogoi, Shri Tarun Act, 1954.** Gopal, Shri K.

The LokSabha divided- Goswami, Shri Dinesh Chandra ' 49$ jM 11 s Introduced m aV 28, 1971 Bills Introduced

Hao sda, Shri Subodh Palodkar, Shri Horo. Shri N . E. Pandey, Shri Damodor Jadeja, Shri Pandey, Shri R. S. Joshi, Shri Popailal Pandey, Shri Tarkeshwar Kadra, Shri Partap Singh, Shri Kailas, Dr. Patel, Shri Ramubhai Kakoli, Shri Robin Patil, Shii E. V. Vikhe Kale, Shri Patil, Shri Krishnarao Kamakshainh, Shri Rai, Shrimati Sahodrabai Kamle, Shri T. D.

Kavde, Shri B. R. Rajdo Singh, Shn

Kotrashatti, Shri A. K. Raju, Shri M. T.

Kulkarni, Shri Raja Ram Surat Prasad, Shri

La*kar, Shri Nihar Ram, Shri T.

Lutfnl Hague, Shri Ramshekhal Prasad Singh, Shri

Mahajan, Shri Y. S. Ranabahadur Singh, Shri

Majhi, Shri Gajadhar Rao, Shri P. A. P.

M alhotra, Shri Inder J. Rao, Shri Pottabhi Rahia

Maadal, Shri Yamuna Prasad Raut, Shri Bhola

Mishra, Shri Bibhuti ftfcddy, Shri Gottga

Mishra, Shri Jagannath Reddy, Shri K. K, Rami

Mishra, Shri S. N. Reddy, Shri M. Ram Gopal

Mohammad Yusuf, Shri Reddy, Shri P. Antony

Naik, Shri B. V. Reddy, Shri P. Venkata

Orton, Shri Tuna Sadhu Ram, Shri 297 tMroducvd JYAISTHA 1, 1893 {$AKA) tills Imroducied

Sayajirao, Shri Bhattacharyya, Shri Dimrn

Sayeed, Shri P. M. Bhattacharyya, Shri Jagadish

Sethi, Shri Arjnn Bhattacharyya, Skvri S. P.

Shambhu Nath, Shn Bhaura, Shri B. S.

Shankar Dayal Singh, Shri Bosu, Shri Jyotirmoy

Shastn, Shri Shivpujan Brahman, Shri Rattanlal

Shiva Chandika, Shu Chatterjee, Shri Somnath

Shivappa, Shri N. Chaudhary, Shri Ishwar

Shivnath Singh, Shri Chauhan, Shn Bharat Siufch

Siddayya, Shn S. M. Chavda, Shri K. S.

Sohan Lai, Shri T. Chawla, Shn A. N.

Swaminathan Shri R. U. Deb, Shn D&saratha

Sonar, Dr. A. G. Dhandapani, Shri

Swaniy, Shri Sidrameshwar Dhote, Shri J. B.

Tiwary, Shn K. N. Dutta, Shn Biren Torobi Singh, Shri N. Ghosh, Shiimati Bibha Vikal, Shri R. C. Gupta, Shri Indrajit Yadav, Shri Karan Singh Haidar, Shri Madhuryya Yadav, Shri N, P. Haidar, Shri Krishna Yadav, Shri R. P.

Zulfiquar, Ali Khan, Shri Hasra, Shri Manoranjan

NOES Janardhanan, Shri C.

Banera, Shri Hamendra Singh Jha, Shri Bhogendra

daner}*, Shri S, M. Jhunjhuhfc’ata, Shri Bi*hW**atfa

Barwa, ^liri Ookartfo fetifrb, Siti II. fck. 299 Bills Jnttoduted MAY 28, 1971 Bills Introduced jCO

Jos hi, Shn Jagannathrao Saha, Shri Gadadhar

Kachwai, Shn Hukam Chand bequeua, Shn Erasmo de Kalyanasundaram, Shri Sharma, Shn R N Kathamuthu, Shri M

Lalji Bhai Shn Shastri, Shri Ramavatar

Madhukar, Shn K M Shastri, Shri Shiv Kumar

Melkote, Dr. Vajpayee, Shn Atul Bjhau Modak, Shn B K Verma, Shri Phool Chand * Mohammad Yusui, Shri Vijay Pal Singh, Shn Mukherjee, Shn Samar Yadav, Shri Shiv Shanker Ptasad Mukherjee, Shri Saroi MR DEPUTY SPEAKfcR The Munshi Shri P R Das result ** of tne Div ision is as follows — Ayes 92, Noes 55 Nayak, Shri Bokbt Flu motion was adopted Panda, Shn D K

Pandey, Dr Laxminarain wft q.?TFim w w d A f a ir e r qft

TTcTT $ I Ramkanwar, Shn

Reddy, Shri B N, Mr DrPUTY SPFAKER Item No 12 Shri Sreekanthan Nair—Absent, Item Roy, Dr Saradish No 13 Dr Kami Singh—Absent, Maharaja Mattand Singh— Absent, Shri Fateslngbrao Haha, Shri A K Gaekwad—Absent

* Wrongly voted for Noes. Shankar-rao Savant, Purushottam Kakodkar, Mohammad Tahir, ** The following members also recorded T Balaktishmah, V Tulsiram and then Votes Amarsinh Chaudhury Ayes * Sarvasbu Dharmdhar Das, R. B Paswao, S t Peje, J, N Mandal Noes Sarvashri Rajs Deo Singh, M Narain Chand Par&shar, Mam Bishma Dev, K. Rctft&kruhna Ram Godara, H K L Bhagat Reddy and R. V. Bade j 301 Bills Introduced '• JYAISTHA-7 , i m ($*UCA) Bills Introduced 302

14.30 hrs. SHRI S. C. SAMANTA : I introduce the Bill. CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) BILL *

(Amendment o f Seventh Schedule) INDIAN PENAL CODE (AMEND­ MENT BILL *

SHRI S. C. SAMANTA (Tamhik) t I ( Amendment o f section 309) beg to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of India. SHRI S. C. SAMANTA (Tamluk) t I beg to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Indian Penal Code, MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER : The Ques­ I860. tion is : MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER : The Ques­ “That leave be granted to introduce a* tion is Bill further to amend the Constitution of India.” “That leave be granted to introduce a Bill further to amend the Indian Penal The motion was adopted. Code, 1860.”

SHRI S. C SAMANIA : I introduce 7 he motion was adopted. the Bill. SHRI S. C. SAMANTA : I introduce the Bill.

CHILD MARRIAGE RESTRAINT (AMENDMENT) BILL * CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) BILL *

(Amendment o f sections 2 and 3) ( Amendment of article 240 and First Schedule) SHRI S. C. SAMANTA (Tamlulc) : 1 beg to move for leave to introduce a Bill SHRI B. K. DASC HOWDHURY further to amend the Child Marriage Res- (Cooch-Behar) ; I beg tu move for leave traint Act, 1929. to introduce a Bill lurthei to amend the Constitution of Tndia.

MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : The ques­ MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The quel* tion is ; tion is :

"That leave be granted to introduce a “1 hat leave be granted to introduce a Bill further to amend the Child Bill further to amend the Constitution Marriage Restraint Act, 1929.” ol India.”

The motion was adopted. The motion was adopted, ——1-----54______*. ______* P»bl|sh$di in Qazette pf Indip Extraordinary, Part II, section dated 28-5-71, 303 JM b Introduced WAY 1971 Bills im rbdm & d m

stifcl B. K DASUiOWDUUHY 1 BUI further to amend the constitution introduce tbe Bill. of India ”

The motion was adopted 14.351U9 SHRI S M. SIDDAYYA 1 introduce the Bill. CONST1TUT ION (AMENDMENT) B lIL l PREVENTION OF CONN ERSION (Inset tion of new article 339A) BU X t

ttw wM fararj*) $ SHRI b M. SJDPAYYA (U)«m>arajaua- gar) 1 beg to move for leave to introduce srcwrf g a Bill funhei to amend the Constitution “fa WTORt %

MR. DEPU TY SPEAKER fbe ques­ «TTtr I tion 19 . MR PEPUTY.SPLAKLR Tbe ques­ “That leave be granted to introduce a tion is Bill further to amend the Constitution of lijdia," “Thqt leave be granted to introduce a Bill to restrict the conversion of reli­ gion of minors ” The motion was adopted The motion was adopted SHRI S M SIDDAYYA 1 introduce the Bill «ft W ttt TPt *ftwr$T- fWTpTff f I

CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) B H L t HINDU SUCCESSION (AMENIU- [Amendment o f articles J5 ,16 etc ) MLNTJ 1M1L*

SHRI S. M SIDDAYYA (Chamara- {Insertion of nm section 24 t) janagar) 1 beg to move for lea\e to introduce a BiU further to amend the eft v w * THf $ Constitution of India TOW *PTflT g :

MK. DEPUTY SPLAKfcR The ques * fc rooftffVT 1956 tion it

“That leaN e be gtanted to introduce a g r r o t a , it i

^Publishe! in Ga/ctt* of India Extraordinary, Part l l t section 2, d»M 305 Constitution JYA1STHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) ( Amdt.) Bill 306

MR DEPUTY-bPEAKER : The ques­ f«rr«rt «rtw * 4 * •»?> s t'T T * ^ tion is m v* m s w r arm *T g r “ That leave be grunted to inlioduce a Bill further to amend the Hindu Sue cession Act, 1956 MR. DLPU rY-SPLAKLR The ques­ J he motion was adopted tion n>

aft t r sftsft • % fail** *pr “That leave be granted U» introduce a 3 7 f i Bill 10 provide, foi restoration of reli­ gious f laces undei illegal occupation to then legal Claimants ’* 14 40 hr* 7 he motion was negatiud REPRFS1 N PA HON 01 THE PFOPLF (AMLNDMrNT) BILL^ MR nrPU TY SPEAKER This motion is negatived We pass on to the (In'sution o j new stction 7 A) next item.

m m T* ti* afteft (strtjt) : t* f : (4 43 hrs.

' fv ?rW srf?rf«Tf6r^ srfarfa«w, 1951 CONSTITUTION (AMFNDMLNT) BlLLi spT WfT'T 2TT% fstfTO *F> 3 * ?«nfq?r v r q^rfcr eft w * ,» (A m endm ent o j a itic le 3V) MR. DtPUTVSPLAKER I he Mucs- tion u SHRI BtSHWANM II JHUNJHUN- W \ l A (C hittorgirh) I beg to m o\c foi That lea\c be wanted to inlioduce a Ic u c io introduce a Bill fuithci to uncnd Hill fuither to amend the Repieicni i- ihc Con titutioti of India tion of the People Act 1951 ’ / hi motion was adopted MK DLPUT\ .SPLAkl R Ihc qucs- lion is q t l? fr^ T g | I hut leave be printed lo inlioduce a Bill fuithci to amend the Constitution of India ’ RESTORATION OF RELIGIOUS PLACES BILL' 7 he m otion h as a d o p te d »

«fi «r»r^mv v aft# (wwj*) % SHRI H1SHWANATII JHUN1HUN* sn?n* v m 4 WALA 1 intioduce the Bill

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CONSTITUTION (AMENDMLNT) "That leave be granted to introduce a BILL-f Bill furthei to amend the Constitution of Indu 5 (Amendment of article *30 and 332) 77/f n u t wit sas adopted t

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MR DEPUTY-SPEAKER The ques. (An tndmtnt oj Seventh Schedule) tion is *sfv g w ^ (g^TT) f “That leave be granted to mtrxluce a sr^T^r | Bill further to amend the Constitution of India " ‘T v STC?T * sfaSPT *fT til* SrCTM The motion wa* ado pud «rr% t t 5 7 ?*TTfa?r *> W3*r% ?sr ^rrrr t” *rt ifw* *wr *ra«r«c; $ f a t w Xx - M r DEPUTY-SPI A K F R • The ques. w r f a r g i tion is

‘ 11 \t leave be grinted 10 introduce a Bill further to amenl ilia Constitution 14 45 hrs. of hidn *

CO N SrirU TlO N (AMEND MfcNT) 1 hi motion 1 i\ hi apUil BILLt g«TiT ^ ?F^7fCf rl (Amendment of ailicle 34 S) fT ^ T ^ *»fTT j t

«ft gSfUT TIHTV (*VIT) . $ * * iw I : 14 48 hr*.

* f«p irner % tffereur «f t * r k CONSTITUTION (AMENDMENT) b i l l ;

g rp rfa f t *n% i” (Substitution oj article 43)

MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER The ques- SHRI BHARAT SINGH CHAUHAN tion »s (Dhar) , I beg to move for leave to intro "«r— ■»*». ■« "w,'~i Tiwt ««.*-•*•*% -w ris * w...... + pu blished in Gazette of Indu Extraordinary, Part II, section 2, dated 2«*5*7!f 309 Constitution JYAISTHA 7,1893 (SAKA) ( Antdt.) Bill 310 duce a BUI further It) amend the Constitu­ 1951 m s f a tion of Indio. yCiWTflW ^ snrr I * MR DEPUTY.SPEAKER ! The ques­ tion is : MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : The ques. tion i s : MThat leave be granted to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution “That lea\c be granted to introduce a of India.” Bill fi-rther to Amend the Representa- tion of the people Act, 1951.’* The motion was adopted. The motion was adopted,

PREVENTION OF COW SLAUGH­ sres? f m W : if fM ftr TER BILL!

SHRI BHARAT SINGH CHAUHAN (Dhar) : I beg to move for leave to intro­ duce a Bill to prevent cow slaughter in Indie. 14 54 hrs.

MR. DEPUTY.SPEAKER ! The ques­ CONSTITUTION (AMtNDMINT) tion is : BILLj

“That lease be granted to introduce a Bill to prevent cow slaughter in India.” (Amendment o f articles 81, 82, and insertion o f new article The motion was adopted. 281 A)

SHRI BHARAT SINGH CHAUHAN : MR. DEPUTY.SPEAKER : How much 1 introduce the BiU. time shall we take for this ? I think, l| ho vu s.

SHRI MURASOL1 MARAN (Madras 14.52 hrs. South) : We should have two hours.

REPRESENTATION OF THE MR. DEPUTE SPEAKER ! All right. PEOPLE (AMEND- MENT) BILL* SHRI MURASOLf MARAN : 1 (Amendment o f sections 123,169 mo\e : and isertion o f secticn 12SA) "That the Bill further to amepd the Constitution of India, be taken into •ftiraw TOW* (*nfaR) : t con»idernlion.” x m i j : This is a simple BiU and is ttot of a “ fa *rf«r«rfw controversial nnUne. 1 think tins Mouse

$ Published in Gazette of India Extraordinary, Part 11, section 2, dated 28-5*71. 311 Constiiutian MAY 3S* 1971 (Amdt.) Bill 312

[Shri Murasoli Mar an] 62 acted differently. If the total number of seats of the House of the People were will appreciate the spirit and the intention retained and distributed according to the behind this Bill. The idea is that no 1'opulation of 1961, some of the States Stale should he penalised hy the loss of would have lost heavily. For instance, its representation in the House of the Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and U.P. people for sincerely implementing the would each have lost three seats and Bihar faintly planning programme and no State would have lost one. This has been should be deprived of revenues by way of mitigated by increasing the total number grants or plan assistance by the Union of seats in the House. The Delimitation jusi because of that reason. Article 81 Commission could save two seats for U.P. of the Constitution describes the com­ and one seat for Bihar but Andhra and position of the House of the People : there Tamil Nadu lost two seals each. This may shall b»s allotted to each Slate a number look natural in democratic countries of seats in the House or the People in because democracy after all is nothing such manner that the ratio between that but counting of heads. But India is in a mimVr and the population of the State is unique situation, l.ike other developing so far as practicable the same for all countries there is the problem of a States. Clause (3) defines ‘population’ : galloppping rise in population. On the one population as ascertained at the last hand there is decrease in mortality rate preceding census of which the relevant and on the other hand increase in the figures have been published. Article 82 birth rate. Had I moved this Bill in seeks the readjustment of seats after each 11>21 1 would have known for certain the census: upon the completion of each immediately preceding decennial percen­ census, the allocation of seats in the tage variation was negative of the order Hou&e of the People to the States and the of 0.31. Between 1911 and 1921 our division of each State into territorial con. population declined by one million stituencies shall be readjusted hy such from 251 million to 250 million. Thereafter, authority and in such manner as Parlia­ we never looked back. ment may by law determine. It means the delimitation commission is created and it goes into the Question of fixing the 15.00 brs. number of seats for each State so that the proportion of seats to the population is as The population growth between 192J far as practicable the same for all the States. and 1931 was 10.6 per cent. In the year As representation in the House of the people 1931 to 1941, the growth was 13.5 per cent. is linked with preceding census, the compo­ Between 1941 and 1951, the growth was 12.5 sition in the context of such represent­ per cent. Between 1951 and 1961, the ation to the states changes every time after growth was 21.5 per cent. According to the census figures. Let me remind the the latest provisional figures of the census, House of what happened to our composition between 1961 and 1971, our population after the 1961 census. Because of decrease growth is 24.57 per cent. Our demographic in the population, Andhra Pradesh and curve is not a straight line but asteadily Tar&il Nadu lost two seats and U.P. lost claiming curve. So, it is not a source of one seal whereas Assam, Gujarat, Punjab satisfaction, but a cause of concern. gained two seats each. So also, Never in the history of India was there Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, such a galloping rate of increase in popula­ Mysore and Rajasthan gained one seat each tion as it did happen from 1951 onwards. and West Bengal, the luckiest State got In the continuous race between a decrease the phenomenal increase of four seats. The in mortality and an increase in birth, we ttoion Territories in toto got three seats. are caught in d ilemma. The picture would have been chanjgid if tha Delimitation Commission which Science itself is iomributing to ibis fuacXteiffijLiUMlet .tba-.CteAtmLAct. o f. J96H ~..f a cuuT-because science- -incfeases the “pro#* 313 Contitution JYAISTHA 7t 1893 (SAKA) (Arndt) Bill 314 pec t Of longevity and decreases the Heie is the Slate of Tamil Nadu or mortality rates. So, science itself has come any other State in Tndia which endeavours forward to Our rescue by maintaining the to present a creditable achievement in balance through methods of family containing the growth in | opulation. planning. Instead of rewarding the State with increased participation in this House, this Parliament, and granting a bonus of seats India's family planning programme is in Parliament, we are curtailing the privi­ assuming the dimension of a social revo­ lege and doing the exact oprositive of lution. It is said that the world's largest lustice b> the population policy. Some and must widespiead campaign of educa­ seats ha\e been lost to us. We lost two tion and motion is taking place in o uj seats because of the last census figures, country. Family planning programme and propoitionate damage is done to the was adopted in our country in 1952 as State legislature—bodies like the Assembly an ofticial programme. Perhaps we are the and the t ouncil. This is not a question only ont* of the developing nations which of merely losing one oi two seats- here and have taken up family planning programme there Oui system is described as a co­ as an official policy. Starting with a caut­ operative federalism. Members of the ious approach in the first Five Year Treasury Bench often refer to it as a co­ Plan, more vigorous action cum lesearch operative fcdeialism, but if we go deep programme was taken up for implementa­ into it and remove this appendage attached tion dining the second Plan. The third to it, the sham facade put in front of it, Plan gave a cleat and emphatic recogni­ you will see that ours is not a co-opera­ tio n to the family planning piogramme. tive federalism but a bargaining federa­ 1 want to quote here fiom the third Plan lism. Those who have more bargaining record. It viys : power leceive more in the form of finan­ cial assistance and other help. In this "The objective of stabilising our context, it is not jmt one seat in this growth of population over a re**on- House. One seat is eijual to one unit of able period must be at the very centre bargaining power. Let us not minimise of planned development.” the value of one seat. During the last Parliament, history was created in the Rajya Sabha when the privy purses Bill The fourth Plaa went one step further was defeated not by one vote but by a and it says : fraction of a vote. So we can evaluate the value of a single seat at times of political controversy. “it is a programme of highest prior­ ity.” The census figures show that the South Indian population is getting decreased. Now, Sir, we have fixed our aim and tar­ According to the last census, the South get regarding the family plannig programme. Indian population was 27.2 per cent of The aim is the annual rate of increase the total Indian population. But accord* should not be more than one and a half ing to the latest figures, it has come down per cent. But it is not so actually. Between to 24.7 per cent. Thut means, 2 or more 1951 and 1961, the actual rate of Increase South Indians will be missing in the All was 2.15 percent and now, according to the India picture out of every 100 persons. provisional figures of the new census it is The increase in population is indicated 2.457, Another target is to bring down the by the difference between the natural birth rate from 40 per thousand to 25 birth rate aud mortality rate. But if you within a decade or two. In this context we look at the figures, you will find that the should see how other States which are birth rate is too high in the nonhern^xoae implementing the family planning program* of India, i.e. Punjab and Haiyana whet* me rigorously wet affected. it is 43.6. ta the southern zone comprising 315 Constitution MaV to, !tern zone com­ “The three major >*tates Uttar Pradesh, prising Gujittat and Maharashtra, it is Bihar along with Assam have conti­ 428, per cent. So, the birth nte touches nued to show results which are below the rock bottom in the southern /one. the national average considering that the population in these States consti­ The death rate is lowest in the western tuted about 40 per cent of the total srone and next comes the southern /one population of the country. Tremend­ where it is 22 3 per csnt. The highest rate ous efforts are called for in these of natural increase of population is in States to give a big push to this pro­ northern India—24 6. The lowest rate ol gramme. increase of population is in southern India— 16.2. Here is a picture of India where while in the southern States the population is gett­ Another interesting figure is tlm . O ing reduced in the northern States, all the Indian women, the women of because they have not vigorously adopted Bihftr be get more children According to the family planning programme, the statistics. In Bihar 8.50 children are born population is getting increased with the for every woman who is 47 years of age lesult that while our representation in the and who has had unbroken family life house of the people is proportionately Next comes UP with 7.47. Next come, getting reduced, the representation of those Mr, Piloo Mody’s State i e. Gujarat with States which are not genuinely adopting 7.0? Next come Punjab and Haryan i famil> planning programme is increasing. with <$.76. The southern States have the lowest figures. In Tamil Nadu, it is onI> In the context of the language issue 5.791 and in Andhra it is 5.59. But in Bihar, and in the context of representation in the it is $.50. Cential sersiccs it is a grave problem. Already our share in the Central services So, they are increasing the population is getting reduced. As Mi. Lakkappa cone- whereas some state, and among them the ctly points out, unless we produce quality Southern States, are not doing so in the men our share in the Central services may sense that they are vigorously and genui­ become smaller still. States reorganisation, nely implementing ths family planning which is continuously taking place, is methods. VVhy this situation of higher creating inequality between populous Sta­ rate of birth tn some States and lower rate tes and smaller States and it is one of the of foirth in other States, even though wc major ptoblems of the seventies. The larg­ are having family planning programme as est population of a single State i$ 90 the official policy ? Firstly although family million whilst that of the smallest State is planning is ft State subject iv is a Central* less than half a million. The ratio between ly 'sponsored programme. Yet, there is no them is 1: 225. There is such a yawning uniformity in attaining the target. Because gap between the big and small State. of‘poor performance or lethargy in some States the birth rate lias increased and Even though the States are Considered th0te States where there is lethargy in equal in the National Development coun­ family planning programme are mostly in cil and in the Governor’s conference tht» fiOfth, namely Uttar Pradesh, Bihar there is always a battle between th» small­ aatffi&ftjasthan. Tfeey ate not vigorously er State&and the giant States. Xfc* north­ inftementlat tbe population control ern States of U. P. and Bihar, whl^h 317 Constitution JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) (Arndt.) BUI 318

hig her bifth rates have increa sed their as one of the deteimining factors to fix population while the ropul it ion has allocation of divisible taxes and duties. decreased in tbe southern States Consequ* eotly, the southern States are discriminated 1 want to tell the House bow the Fina­ against in the rrnce-ss in the matter of nce Commission have divided the divisible parliamentary represent,ition. According to taxes, The First Finance Commission ba­ the provisional census figures the share of sed its calculations, leparding income*t$x, Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh will be on the basis that 80 pci cent should be on reduced by one in the parliamentary repre­ population basis and 20 per cent on colle­ sentation. Of course, theie will be no ction basis. The Second Finance Commi­ change in the cuse of Mr. Lakkappa's ssion fixed it in a different manner. It State, Mysore. West PenEal gains 1 or 2 fixed at 90 per cent on population basis seats; Rajasthan pains 1 scm; Gujarat and 10 percent on collection basis. But the gains 1 seat; Madhya Pradesh-the State of Third and Fourth Finance Commission the Minister-pnirs 2 seats; Maharashtra differed with the Second Finance Commi­ also gains 2 seats. In the political field, ssion and, agiccing with the First Finance this is the penalty we are Paying for effec­ Commission’s formula, it fixed at 80 per tively implementing the family planning cent on population basis and 20 per cent piogramme. on collection basis.

Let us look at the economic side of i». Thio question is being asked from the days We are also penalised on the economic of Sir Otto Niemeyer tn 1936tdown to the side. Let us think foi a while about the latest Finance Commission. Every time, consequences oi not getting enough gran, the Finance Commission opens the subject ts, allowances and assistance normally and closes it. But the succeeding* Finance recommended by the Finance Commission Commission reopens it. So, the inquiry is only because that aho follows the pattern going on and on every five yeais. The of Population figures of the prcv!ous Fourth Finance Commission felt strongly census. about this procedure. The Tourth Finance Commission headed by Dr. P G, Rajam- annar says like this My Bill provides remedy for the injury done by the Finance Commission which swears by the population figures. Articles “ Taking these two factors of popula. 280 and 281 deal with Finance Commission. tion and collection, hero can be diver­ Actually, our Finance Commission are gence of opinion as to the relative called as the umpires between the Union riorortion to be assigned to those and the States in financial relations. But two factors. Tl.ough we discussed various proportions, we were eventually the pity is that they take into account the population figures while determining tbe impressed by the f.ct *l>nt a sense distribution of income-tax and excise of certainty and Mabiluy as duty. Actually, tbe Finance Commission regards the principles to be adopted in cornea into being because of articles 280 the distribution of income-tax should prevail. It is not desirable that every and 281. But there is no mention of population figures in that article. time a new Finance Commission is aprointed, there should be re*opemrtg of the basis of distribution.” Whatever disagreement we may have with our Indian Constitution, it cannot be This i*» the opinion of the Rajamannar on the score at sufficient attention has not Commission, Is u necessary that we been given to details. As Ivor Jennings has should leave the tax share to the decision said, *0tir constitution abounds in too o f five wise main of the finance Commi- many details.’* But somehow or other, the ssloft every five years ? The answer to ip Ftaefeee Conm>is*to*» use rojrulatkm figures the negative, 319 Constitution MAY 28, 1971 (Amdt.) BUI 320

[Sh u Murasoh Moran] Secondly, v-e should consider whether population basis is a sound criterion foi distributing resources among the States. Firstly, theie should be a sense of certainty and stability in the division ol income-tax and other divisible taxes. The SHRI UUN1AMAN1 PANJGRAH1 best thing would be that the Constitution (Bhubaneswar). Are we discussing all the may fix the percentage ol share, without aspects of Centre-State relations under going deep into the population figutes and this Bill. thus do justice to those States \Nhich me adopting family planning methods. Wc can fix the pet centige in the Constitution SHRI MURASOLl MARAN Natuially' itself. It will not ho veiy difficult becau e the Bill concerns them I et lum go wc have a wealth of infoiiviMton and the thiough the Bill. experience gained by five successivc I ina- nce Commission MR DFPUTY-SPFAKER ; Only two hours have been allotted for this Bill. Dr. Rajamannar in his note m the ie- poit of the I inance Commission, 1965 agrees with it and says ■ SHRI MURASOLl MARAN • But I have not finished my arguments yet.

“ As regards disnbution intei Vf among MR DEPUTY.SPBAK.bR If the the several States, the general princi- hon. Member himself is going to take pies and criteria may be laid down by one hour, then wheie is the time left for the Constitution. Here again, there has other Members *» been a great divergence in the suggesti­ ons but forward by the States before the Finance Commission, relative finan­ SHRI MURASOH MARAN . It is cial weakness, social and economic a very big issue, because we are losing backwardness,/x/ la p ita tncomc are our representation. some of the differeut criteria urged by one ot other of the States. Since it is MR D F P U I\-S P hA K IR My only such an inipoitaut maltci as determina­ p>int is that 1 am inhibited b> the time tion of the ic5uurces which will he icstriction, available to each State as a lesult of a schema of devolution, there should not be a gamble on the personal views SHRI M KAL> ANASUNDARAM of five persons or a majority of them,” (1 ituchirapalli) • I beg to mo\e that the time be exl ended foi this so that this may be carried over to the next day He has used stiong words and he has said : SHRI N. K. P. SALVE (Bctul) : That should also be on population basis. “ There should not be a gamble on the personal views of five fersons or a SHRI DINEN BHATTACHARYYA majouty of them ” (Seramrore) : But the other Bills are also sery important. There ib no constitutional bar, nor istheie a constitutional sai ction foi taking into S11R1 MURASOLl MARAN : We do consideration the jorul&tion figures while not want to encroach on the time allotted i distributing the divisible taxes and excise for other Bills. They can be tpken o$> oq th* npxt day, 321 Constitution'' JYA1STHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) ( Arndt.) Bill 322

MR DEPUTY*SPEAKER : I am only What is the alternative 7 appealing to. the him. Member? to be very brief, ‘ SHRI K. LAKKAPPA (Tumkiir) : Madras has got the lion's share. Recently SHRI MURASOI 1 MARAN: Secondly, the Prime Minister visited Madras. we should consider w hether population basis is a sound ciiterion for disuibuting the SHRI MURASOI.I MARAN : As resources among the States in an equitable Mr. Das Chowdhury says, we would have manner. The nnswci here is ‘N o\ since " had to live with fewer things if we had it reciuiics that moic per capita income a larger population. That is true, but assistance should be given to poorer according to art. 275, the Finance States and less to the richer States. Commission, considering all these factors give a separate grant also. So even if Now, what have the Finance we had kept quiet, even if we had not Commission done *? They at e fixing a implemented the family planning ccitain share of the income-tax and programme effectively, we would not excisc duly, so that they may be distributed have sufleted. It is after all a deficit to the State? according to the population. gap. That would have been tilled by the But what is> the result? The rich States Finance Commission. Even by keeping become richer, and the poor States become quiet, be a supine attitude like Bihar and poorer. The sharing of these icvenues othct Stales, we would hava got that and taxes by way of cvci'ye duties amount. But wc are implementing the l'ciri'tuates inequities in the growth family planning programme effectively. p attern of the States. Sc, I think that the per capita need rather than the size So the alternative should be that of the population should be tbe ideal those States which are implementing the critciion. family planning programmes should get increased representation in this Parliament. Regarding Tamil Nadu, I want to This is a straightforward case. As quote another set of flgutes. The per­ Australia has proclaimed that they will centage of Tamil Nadu's ropulation to give a bonus foi c\ery additional child all India's is getting reduced census after born, here we h^vc, here and now, to do it in the reverse way. census During 4951, we were 8.3 per cent; in 1961, it came down to 7.7 per cent and now, according to the 1971 census, I want to base my case on the census wc are only 7.$ per cent. We begin to iigutcs of 1951. I have these reasons for think that if wei were as we were in 1951, it. Firstly, we started our family we would have got a larger share of the programme after 1951. Secondly, we national pool of resource*, the total had an annual natural rate of growth of resources flow would have increased by population in that year only, Thirdly* nerfrly 10 iter cent per year. According we began our democratic career with our to One Calculation, our share of Central republican Constitution in 1950-51. $ 0 taxes would baVe been Rs, 5 fcrorcs more. 1 make bold to clinch this issue 1950-51 That means, we are losing Rs. 5 crotes as the base year on the eve of the birth per year because of the division of taxes of democtacy in India, as the bench-mark and excise duties on the population basis. to measure our strength in the successive So, Central assistance would have Houses of Parliament. statisticians been greater in that order. In toto, we speak of index numbers and normal base an»< losing early $$, 10 wares annually on years. In their language too, I should this acco»»t,justbecause we are adopting add that tbe index of the State's strength family p in in g methods. This la a rough in Parliament should be in tprm* o f the calculation. ypgr J9?1, 323 Constitution MAY 28, 1971 Bill

[Sh ri Murasoli Maran] answer is this: Tbe number or representatives in tbis House of What stands in the way is the Parliament, that is, tbe strength of tbe constitutional provision which protects, House may be increased regarding allocation encouragcs and perpetuates. the of seats, over and above the existing system of parliumentaiy icpiesentation on number. Well, let us arrive at some a principle which tantamouuts to: “the number. That number should be applied more the childicn, the merrier the uniformly. Those States which are politicians” ; 4‘thc larger the population, implementing family planning programmes regardless of unemployment, illcteracy, resulting in reduction of population, to backward agriculture or oppression by the marginal extent, they should be given the crime of untouchability against the a bonus of seats in this Parliament. socially underprivileged, the larger will be the share of their parliamentary MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : You have representation.” I think this is an anti­ taken more time. Kindly conclude. social policy.

SHRI MURASOU MARAN : Sir, the One question may be asked. Are we aim of the Private Member's Bill is not to close our eyes to the reality of 55,000 that it is accepted by tbe Government: babies born every day in India ? Are the idea is to focus the attention of the we to close oyi eyes to the reality that Government to this particular problem so we are adding our population equal to that they may offer their point of view. all the population of Australia every year? 1 have the support of hon. Members of The answer is, we should consider that the House. factor deeply. So, the 1951 iigure may be taken into account. Others have expressed different opinions. But, public MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER : But yon opinion is being developed for this kind should give some time for the Govern­ of jdea. The Central Family Planning ment to convey their views also... Council which met in Bhopal on November 7. 1%‘J ha\c strongly recommended that SHRI MURASOU MARAN : It the estimated population in 1968 seems the Union Cabinet—1 understand should continue to bo the basis of f'om Press repot ts—discussed this problem lepresentation in Prrl(ament and allocation and the question of modification of the to the States for the ncU IS years. This criteria of plan assistance to the States is their recommendation. in such a way that those States which had done good work in Family Planning and Today, wc Tead in the newspapers that reduced the birth rate could get more. So, the Rajamannar Committee on States’ 1 understand this idea is receiving the Autonomy have submitted a report. consideration of the Government of India. They have supported this idea. Thsy say, the number of seats fixed for each State in 195] should remain unaltered The former Union Health Minister (Mr. K. K. Shah) said about this On exctpt where there was population increase October 28, 1970, the Cabinet discussed snbject to a maximum. They ha\e given this. I wish to read a report of the out this report. 7 hey have said, let us ‘Hindustan Times* It says : fix a maximum. Beyond that 1st us fix it according to the population figure of 1951. Tnat is the idea. Otherwise we "The Health Minister Mr. K. K. Shah should give a bonus to'those State* whi$h who raised the discussion proposed are effectively implementing and genuinely that the population in 1966 should be implementing the family planning the basis for allotment of funds to the programmes. Tbe question may be asked: States and any additional births should Haw they be gnen bonus ? Th$ not be reckoned with. 325 Constitution JYAISTHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) (Arndt.) Bill 326

AN HON. MEMBER : He is your and arguments. His speech appears to be Governor now. more of an evaluation of the funnily plan­ ning programme; he feels that the States which have Tailed to implement the family SHRI MURASOLl MARAN : Former, planning should be punished and those ly, he was your minister. I think the which have implemented it faithtully Government is also thinking about it. should be given bonus. I would certainly Moreover, he said this and 1 Quote the join him in his plea for bonus to States same report of the 'Hindustan Times’. It which implemented the family planning says: programme.

“Mr. Shah argued that since the bulk IS. 37 hrs. of the Plan assistance was being deter­ mined on the strength of population, under the present dispensation, the [SHRI Si 7 H 1YAN in the Chair] States that lagged behind in family planning and had a higher birth rate T do appieciate hi** \ iew that States could gel more funds.” which ha\e failed to implement the family planning programme should be punished. So this view has been endorsed by one From the figures he yuve, he has made of the Members of the Treasury Benches out a good case Tor a bonus for his State. also. So, now we have to decide : Are But his sreech appears to be more in the we really interested in the Family nature of a grievance against the Finance Planning methods or not ? We should Commission. 1 concede Jm point that the resolve this. Here, three things are mvol- Finance Commission has laid down certain ved. One is, the actual Family Planning criteria which should not have been Programme itself. The other is, fixation charged from time to time. I also appre­ of representation in this House according ciate the view point expressed regarding to the population basis. And then comes the Fourth Finance Commission. But 1 the devolution of the revenues to be spent think, Mr. Chairman, your State should on the basis of population. These and the have pleaded more powerfully with the Family Planning pi ogi amine as such are Finance Commission for getting more contradictory and conflicting with each allocation on the basis of collection, other. So, we have to decide. We should backwardness of the State and other good strike at the root of this anomaly and thus things which your State has done. You pave the way for clipping of a few branch­ should have raised your voice perhaps a es of intruding trees of injustice. little more loudly and strongly in order to get more allocations. His speech appeared to have a political grievance 1 think the hon. Minister will in his regarding language and Quota in the reply clarify the points 1 have raised, services : because the Southern States whether we are actually interested in are reduced in population. They may not family planning or not. In the situation be able to raise their voice whenever the is allowed to continue like this some language question is raked up in this recalcitrant States tomorrow may not House or outside. Similarly, in the Central necessarily adopt family planning methods; Secretariat also because of the redaction they may utilise these funds for some in population, they may not be able to other purpose defeating the very purpose of get a fair share. this move.

SHRI R. D. BHANDARE (Bombay Therefore, his speech deals with these Central) : Mr. Deputy-Speaker, I have three grievances : first, for not imple- ctttfutiy listened to the speech of Mr. menting the family planning programme in Maran. 1 quite appreciate his sentiments some of the States. Secondly, not giving i tt Constitution MAY 28, 1971 (Arndt.) b ill $28

[Shri R. D. Bhandare] Constitution of the United States of Ame­ rica. Article 1, section 2 (3) of that justice and proper allocations to the Sou­ Constitution provides that for enumeration thern States because of the reduction in of census at the interval of only 10 years the population, by the 1'inance Commiss­ in such n manner as the Congress may by ion, and thirdly, it dealt svith political law direct and the representation of the grievances in respect of language and the people should be given to accordance with services. the population existing in a particular Slate. .This principle is there in the Consti­ The main question is, do these three tution of the U.S.A. types of grievances entitle the hon. Mem- ber to come forwaid with a measure The same principle is found, for giving which seeks to amend the Constitution representation to the people in accordance which has laid down a principle that rep­ with the population basis, in the Constitu­ resentation should be given to the people tion of the USSR. 1 have forgotten in States in accordance with the population that article. Of course, the basis of the figures ? Mr Chairman, you are quite working of a people's democtacy is totally aware of the fact thut our Constitution has different. Accoiding to that artiele— accepted what is known as the principle of 1 think it is article 136—in the USSR Con­ equality of the people. This principle has stitution, the paity i.s the nucleus and the been accepted by various countnes and party alone has the right since it is the enshrined in their Constitutions. The vanguard of the people and the working founding partners of our Constitution have classes. also accepted the principle of equality of the people and that representation to be Therefore in a sen<5e, representation given in accordance with the population of is given to the people, mny be according a particular State in the legislatures and in to the party basis, but the fact remains Parliament* Should we give up that prin­ that the population of the people has ciple ? Is it a new phenomenon so far been taken into consideration even in as our country is concerned, namely, bec­ giving representation to the autonomous ause o f a reduction in populations we States or the federal State. That is the should go back to the out-dated census Constitution of the USSR. report of 20 or 30 year', back 7

Similarly, let me refer to the Consti­ Have the other countries given up this tution of Canada. The same principle is principle oi equality of the people ? available there. It bos been incorporated What is the argument assigned, apart from in the Constitution, 1 need not take the the three grievances I have enumerated for time of the House by reading the article the amendment of the Constitution ? My in to to . But T will refer to some porti­ first submission, therefore, is that these ons of it. Section 51 of the British North grievances are not sufficient enough to America Act provides to note “on the artjend the Constitution and giving up the completion of the cencus in the year !871 principle of equality of the people enu­ and at each subsequent decennial census, nciated and incorporated in the Constitu­ the representation of the four provinces tion under articles 81 and 82. shall be readjusted by such authority in such manner and1 for such time a$ the While I presume that hon. Members Parliament of Canada from time to time may be aware of similar provisions and provides.” The same principle is, there­ similar provision about the equality of the fore, incorporated there also. It is also people incorporated in the different consti­ found in our Constitution. The Consti­ tutions of the different countries of the tution of Eire also has accepted the same world, I may report with yonr rnrmlssion principle.: Our Constitution, therefofle, or tbltt the same principle if found in the tath«r our founding fathers in' their 329 Constitution JYAISTHA 7* 1853 (SAKA) (Amdt.) Sill 330

wisddm have accepted and enshrined that SHRI R. D. BHANDARE : Please principle. continue to fight. Ultimately wisdom must prevail on the Finance Commission to take into consideration those four According to the latest census figures and factors, namely, collection, population, population, representation is given to that backwardness and necessity of a particular State or to that constituency which ought State. to be delimited according to the Constitu­ tion, and that constituency should be so delimited as to give proper representation 1 have gone through the different on the basis of population, translating reports of the Finance Commission and thereby the' principle of equality of the 1 have seen how they ha\ c changed and people which haS been the basis of article modified their views ami punciples from 81 and article 82. Theffore, if this princi­ time to time. Now we are reaching some ple has found acceptance over the world finality, 1 hope that befoie we reach and accepted by the people all over the the imal stage of that imality, if you world in their different Constitutions, continue your effoits, you will suceed in should we give up that principle because getting ceitain specific) clear, principles, some of the States have failed to implem­ which would not be changed or modified ent the family planning progiamme ? I3y in futuie. increasing the population, should we amend the Constitution, or should we I hope you will do it. insist on such a remedy ? tf there is to be a remedy, the lemedy lies in the family planning programme vigorously. That sho­ Now, regarding the bonus and the uld be the remedy, and the amendment of distribution of revenue and payment of the < onstitution cannot be considered to grants by tbe U nion.. .(Interruption) I be a proper or wise remedy. Therefore, do not find fault with your fight, Since let us retain the provision as it is. you have not been able to succeed so far, 1 am advising you to continue your fight uutil you suceed. I We have from time to time, according appreciate your problem and the to the census figures, passed the Ddlimita* sentiments behind the speech made by the tion Act. The Delimitation Act 1952 hon. Member. So far as the distribution came after the census of 1951 and alter of revenue and payment of grants by the the census of 1961, Delimitation of Con­ Union is concerned, it is a matter to be stituencies Act was passed in 1%2. dealt with by the National Development Council. Have we not evolved a forum, a nexus, between the Centre and the Therefor*, we are following a certain States in the gamut of Centre-States principle ind certain methods of relationship that we thrash out certain procedures which have been enjoined problems in the National Development upon us by the Constitution itself. Council ?

Coming to the question of their 1 have gone through the Report ' grievance regarding the finance and which was submitted only yesterday the distribution of revenue, I would appeal extracts of which have been published to -the public men of the southern States in today's papers. The Times of India tohiake out their ease and fight it out has given extracts elaborately. Ever wifh the Finance Commission. since your Party has got certain powerful voice in the House and ever since Shri Manoharan spoke, for the first time, J'AN HON. MEMBFR: We have been to the month of March, 1967, t was the fighting fop so many yean. Jint man to deal with the position of the Constitution MAY 28,lWl (AmtU.) to t m

[Sh ri B. D, Bhandare] amendment. I request the hon. Mover of the Bill also to consider it on that basis. C’entre-S tales relationship incorporated It is not a question of either north or in the Constitution. We have developed south, or ronh \s*—south. After a]), certain nexus. There is some constitutional what is being pioposed to be done is to arrangement and we have also evolved amend the Constitution itself which is certain extru-ordinni y-extra.constittitional the organic law of the country as a methods whereby the nexus is established whole. between the Centre and the States. For example, there is the Planning Commission or, to give you an other We cannot amend the Constitution example, there is the National Develop* and make a provision in tegard to the ment Council. If you want to light for representation in the House of the more money and finance, you should People on the basis of the failure or take up the matter in the National success of the family planning programme. Development Council. 1 am certain that It requires something more than that. your Chief Ministei is powerful enough So lar as the total number of membership to enable las voice to prevail upon in the of the House of the people is not to be National Development Council. I ha\e altered as is provided in article 81, we no doubt whatsoever, not the slightest ieel it will be creating an unreal situation possible doubt about it. As a result of il on the basis ol the 1951 census figures that powerful voice, the Central we go on huving representation in the Government is also from time to time House of the Feople. That will result allocating ceitain sums which are the in giving preference of weightage to cause of grievances made by some of the particular States and creating an unreal Other States. Anyway, I am noi dealing situut.on so fai us the total population with that problem at all. My appeal to is concerned. An increase or decrease you is that you should take up the matter in population may not be only due to the with your Chief Minister and ask him to success or falluie of the family planning flght your Case in the National Develop­ programme. There may be diverse causes and reasons for it. ment Council.

Sir, with these word*. 1 think, no C oming from West Bengal as 1 do, useful purpose will he served by amending there has been a great increase io the the Constitution and I hope that ray population of West Bengal for causes hem. friend will seek the remedy in the wholly beyond the control of the Stale proper forum and withdraw this Bill if Government. So many other factors are he can. also there. 1 do not wish to place it before the House from the point of view of a particulai State. • Here, we are SHRI SOMNATH CHA1TERJEF considering an amendment of the (JJurdwan) : Mr. Chairman, Sir, the Constitution which is applicable to the Bill that we arc considering today relates country as a whole. Therefore, to consider to the amendment of the Constitution. representation in this House only on the Ariicles 81 and 82 are proposed to be basis of a particular census figures, and amended to provide for representation for that matter of 1951, will create an in this House on the basis of 1951 census unreal situation. It will not take note of figures, an increase or decrease in the population for diverse reasons. So far as we on So far as we on this side of the this side of the House are concerned, we House are concerned, we appreciate the feel that a proper representation in the sentiments that have prompted the hon, House depends on a completely different Member to move this Bill. But we wish structure than as it is contained in to make an objective study of the proposed article 81 of the Constitution. We feel 333 Constitution JYA1STHA 7, 18» (SAKA) (Amdt) S ill 334

if 1 may say so, we shall be a&king the *hat until and unless tbe House represent* Central Government to reconsider the different classes, different societies, as a position, and if necessary, we shall also whole, it does not truly reflect the tty to move appropriate Bills for tbe con- tepr dentation of the total population in federation of this House so that tbe entire the country. This proposed amending Centre-State lelationship and structure is Bill does not take that into consideration. reconsidered and the Stales are given It only seeks to retain tbe total number their due position in the federal structure of membership. Tbe basis of ropulation is al^o maintained, l'he only diflerence of India, so that wc may not have to rush that is sought to be achieved is to to Delhi for the purpose of meeting our own needs, when huge amounts of reso­ perpetuate tbe representation that has are being realised from the States already been given on the basis of the urces and given to Delhi and are not given 1951 eensus figures back to the States from which they are coming. Therefore, it requires a compl­ Our submission is that so far as the ete overhaul of the entire Centre State question of representation in this House relationship as now laid down in tbe Con­ is concerned, it has to be related on the stitution of India, which does not fulfil basis of population which is sought to be the aspirations of the people of the diffe­ retained. But it must take note of the rent States. difference in the population, either increase or decrease in the population. We cannot be subservient to the cen­ For that purpose, tbe census figures have tre for all time. We are providing the to be taken into account. For that mitter, centre with funds, and we cannot bend only the current census figures have to be our knees before the Centre for all time relied upon. Therefore, we regret that for the purpose of meeting our needs. ve are unable to surrort the hon. Member who has moved this Bill. This Thetefore, 1 would request the hon. is so far as clauses 2 and 3 of the Bill Miner not to press this particular amend­ are concerned. ing Bill, but if necessary to come forward with a proper amendment to the Consti. union which will take note of the Clause 4 raises a very important maladies that have crept in because of question, namely, the allocation of ccitain provisions of the Constitution of revenues between different States. For India in the bodypolitie of India as a that matter, we from our part of the whple, and give a complete reorientation country also feel very strongly about it. to the provisions especially the financial I am very glad that the Tamil Nadu pro%isions a* ate enshrined in the Consti­ Oo\ernment has set up a Committee tution of India today. consisting of very high dignitaries and well-known persons. They have given a Report the extracts of which have There is a provision in the Constitu­ op feared in today's papers. The Committee tion fot the setting up of an inter-State is asking or suggesting for re-orientation council, which has not been given a shape in the Cent re-States relationship and us yet. We haw demanded that various suggesting a re-thinking on it. We do subjects which are now either in the « feel and we have demanded that the union or Concurrent List should be State* must have greater resources that assigned to the State list only, because what they are being given now-a-days. after all, the States are functioning in then areas and they have been given certain powers only, but not all the powers, IMftfcrs. They have their obligations, but they have not their rights. They have not tike finan­ We are at one with the hon. Mover, cial resources, Therefore, it requires consi­ and to fact, We have d«mgnded this, and derable change and re-thinking about 335 Constitution MAY 21,1971 (Amdt,)'bill 336

(Shr i bomnath C haUcrjce] already complemented him on this, 1 think this particular aspect is mostly how several ai tides of the Constitutions legressive in nature. After all, Vve are can be amended or altered. living in a world ol progtesS and com­ mitted to progicsstve policies and piogrammes When that is our commit­ The amendment whidi has been ment when that is our aspiration, 1 do not proposed by the hon Movci does not know why we have to go back from 1971 m our submission meet nm *h the real equip­ to 1951 ( onsidcung what is basically in ments of the situation We feel that unless the mind of ttie hon Membe* in adducing and until there is a re il appumch made this irgument, may 1 quote to him a little to Solve these pioblcms, piece meal pro­ bit of statistics ? I he States reoigamsa- visions like this would not help vciv tion took placr in 19^6 With that, Madias much, State lost one or two seats Hut it was not bcciuse of any significant lesult in Befoie 1 conclude, 1 would UKc to the family planning dnve but mainly assure the hon. Mover that we have because « f the loss of certain areas Irom been considering the c piorosed an end that Stuc Some areas lormly in the State mcnts liom iiuicly objcctivc ictnt of were divided, some poition was added to view Although wc iprcciatc Ins Madras liom Andhra, some have been sentiments, yet, I whould like to submit juven to Mysore 1 oi example, the South that this is a mattei which must depend Kanara district which was in Madras and upon an obicctne assessment of the innnj other parts which were in Madras situation I wish to assure my hon. were given to Mysoie lh at means loss Friend that we have tot nothing against ol a town or area with a population suffi­ the State of Tamil Nadu tin the contrary, cient to elcct tvo MPs It was a consi­ we have the most liatcrnal feelings for derable loss of population. That being so, th* people and the Government ol Tamil to think m 1**71 that it is the success Nadu, and 1 would request my hon of the family planning drive tliat has been Friend not to tieat om npiosition from responsible for this decrease in population the point of view o1 am p ulicul ir St itc and so we should go back to the year or any particulai ]ai»s oi U e j pit, ol 195) when the position was not so, and to any particular St itc 1 rom an objcctm make it the ground for such a constitu- point of view, we feel th it tins Hill uonal amendment looks too small will not be worth-while I hit is why a roint for this August llOuse to 1 would request the hon Mo\u not consider. to press this Bill in its piescnt loim lie can bring forward new legislation to meet the requirements ol the situition, I hope my hon friend will also bear and wc shall certain)} consider it on with me if 1 give him some more infor­ a proper and objective basis mation, Take the Andhra Pradesh and Madras (Alteration oi Boundaries) Act of 1959. Under Parts 1, 11, IU, and IV SHRI N. &HIVAPPA (Hassan) 1 use thereof, something like 30d villages had to make some salient constitutional points been left out from the area of the Madras fot the consideration of the hon State. 1 his wpuld constitute not less Mover of the Bill. 1 think th it he has than one big parliamentary constituency. completely lost sight ol the very objective How can this be compensated hy bringing with which this Bill ought to have been the argument of the reduction of popu­ brought forwaid, namely the economic lation by the ianuly planning drive. That point of v lew. 1 «m glad that he ventured mgument bi ought as a reason for th«j to exploit the achievement made by Tamil amendment of the Constitution m a N#du so far as the smuccsS of the lankly Private Member's Bill like the one w ^ r e planning operations are concerned, and considering does not seem to have any my hon. friend who spoke earlier ha* bearing on the point, 337 Constitution JYA1STHA 7, 1893 (SAKA) (Amdt.) Bill 338

Again, under the SR Act of 1956, Mysore or U.P. and if they do these Madras lost a considerable part of Chitloor things, what will be the fate of this district to AndhiH and also some parts of supreme body ? 1 want to inform the South Cauara and some oilier parts to hon. Mover that he should have brought Mysoie. before this House a Bill in a different manner. He may want to appoint some SHRI DHANDAFAN1 (Dharapuvam) : other committee to probe into the feasi­ In 1%2 our representation was 41; in 1967 bility or economic viability as to what it came down to 3°. should be done in respect of a particular matter, whether a Quota should be taken SHRI N. S11IVAPPA : After 1956, out from the Central Government for that whichever party may have been in power, part of the country. We have a program­ whatcvci may be the Icpal aspect, both me to encourage backward areas, whether the concerned Governments, the partner in Madias or Mysoie. That is our policy. Governments committed themselves to 11 the Opposition people arc co-operative exchange the boundaries and in the pro* with u*, schemes will be implemented cess, the Madras Government lost a and we shall welcome that. There should considerable part of its eistvdnle popula­ be financial allocation from the C entre tion. That means joh aie going back to thiough constitutional methods by means 19? 1. You arc biingmg foi waul this Bill of investigation, feasibility, etc. on a now and say that we have to go buck, to national basis. Why should theie be a I'M*. If you have got a population piob- constitutional amendment ior article 280 lem, let us sec what you say ? What is oi 281 *> All the resources that the Centre the ical shot tape of the population which is getting arc to be distributed through ha* ically hit yom representative chuia- the agency of the people and we are the Uri ^ Wheic is the case ? The word is : voice of the people here and we are sitting Uie pieceding census. It is a constitu­ here. Arc we to be guided or directed tional piovision. f-or that you want to to by some small minor committee which have the census held in 1951. You want is to be set up by some State ? thp Constitution to be stagnant and thete should be no flexibility. But some othei Wc take strong objection to it. When committee to be foimcd tiow and then we see some States are developing some once in ten ye< oi so for giving repre­ disintegiatmg tendencies, methods and sentation to the people us and when mannci!> in a federal oi unitary sttuctures population grows, hither on the family of our countiy, when we have got our planning fiont or on some other front, >t own structures, when wc have got our is not desirable for Parliament to have it own unitaiy system, and this Central ngid as in 1951, whal case has been made Pad lament, why should we not ask the out that it should be 1951 ? There is no Padiament to deliberate this, at our own leason why it should be 1951. No case instance, and ask that a Committee be has been made out. appointed to proble into the matter ? Instead of that, for a particular State, The financial aspcct comes under for a particular reason, if one such 281. We are glad our great stalwarts, amendment is to be made, then some of educationists, retired judges and sitting my friends ai c oprosing the amendment judges contribute all their intellect and and rightly so on the giound that the experience to certain things in the Consti­ Constitution is in the interests of th» tution. When we want to change it nation and its progress. When some talk for the progress of the really deserving of more power, nobody will raise his hand people, whenever socialist programmes and say that the Constitution should be and policies are introduced or imple­ ) amended. When it is a talk for the sake mented we find them not co-operative of some Supreme Court judges or high from that corner. If there are some coro- court judges or some others, the privileged fmtte*s at the instancy p f Madras of class, then of cpurse the fpndfMp«ntfrl 339 Constitution MAY 2

[Sh rt N. Shivappa] ngbt is always there, tbe gteen sigml is * t f % sfim rj ^ % $f*R} to be given, nothing to he touched This 1*1 is how we Arc thinking Ihisc are *mullei «nfjpr ft n«rr f «fh & things. Let us be broad and let us have i 3FT T O l $T *T$ fr, **T STKFT broader thmkmp l a us hive a bioadei outlook to sec th it something is done only 19 s i sft rt M r arr?n fw i within the ambit of tlu Constitution * 3 5ft

There is absolutely no necessity for 11 19^! 1971 ?r*p m a Bill like th s to amend the constitution on this gtound There is e\ery opportu­ >tH i ^ fir nity, there is cveiy piovision, which is. 7P|**Fr sr? *t5 £ i n v r i w??t t enshrined in our Constitution through which we con constitute anybody, we can fftirr srfrOrfcra £?r % srfcftr sN t constitute somebody at the instance or the Government, with the co-operation ?r£) gtorr i srm it of all sections of th- House, and thereby gome relief can be gnen to the govern­ * w \ fr*rr ®FT^r \ ment or tne people concerned Or, this f Delimitation Commission will come again TT JTfc fil'T ?FT sfwr fT within 10 years to go into it If you arc 3r wfas vr* arft m *r 3*Tf> interested in raising the popul it ion, you will Ao deal with family planning and -R?rr g z * m M u f i raise the population and take » u eater quota. But is it our intention to see that fin *pt nr ^ 7^ Parliament should give representation bj Jming viv, a thousand Membeis heir 0 4 f«F 1951 % «rr? ?rf*rr *rr? TT ft-*T T*t r^JT if *r VS( § m - SO, this is not the obieU with which we have to function Thercfott I re luest a s q r ^*r F inf b 1 $ ^ 7 f¥ the Mover to w ithdnw this Bill in the t i t ^ ^ *R«»r i ^ broader interests oi the nntion and to safeguard the C on&titution md the inten­ utr m titjoj f) % 1 t o w IT tion of the framers of the < onstitution «t^ qft ^rf^r

1 thank the Gh ji loi the t ppoitumty 7ft Tt qig%5H q qtqf s(%«v % v g ven to me to spM! out nm tnoughts irf t »if ^ ?r«n s f ’t on this Bill *r ’rft irf & 1 w f t | w x o o ar% ttx m % jrPrarTT’- vr 7 «ptr *rf §t 1

T m rtc w % *Trrr *wr A ?r$t Tgfrr f Tf? ^ wnfjfjr * T w n i f t 1 1 offT ^ irr 1 5r%?r | a f wr §■sjtSt mr fcpn grin* | fw f» «ptt %?ft 1 "It is seen that the main reason for fu 193 # aft »TT5%5I?T ^TTT «r> decrease in population in the State i w i f^fsi^^spr fV*rr «ri^? was the effect »\e implementation of "?t <7^? *r r^?rr f>«rr 1 ^ rt the Famib PI mninp Programme bv ttfft Stotf/ flrrO % sjfer ?prm $ * tr 1 441 Constitution JYAISTHA7, 1893 (S4KA) (Amdi.) Sill 342

1951 *T sfTr 1TROT | ? 1949 ir Vfezfzqz q^r*T5^ % ftar | fan srta ®Ftt tit ??, ?nrr?r «rrarr qr i ? z tit % 5FR^T JT^t I I 1949 *«ft «|ft to 408 qrr ^fqqvr sjfastojspr i t * t f* jti spr *1 VTTTT f?2fT ^ i ? v t ^ fffwrsT % fsrsrr fsrr

t T O g fc 3lW?t jftif ^Tc*T VWT ‘The Committee did not go into the * 'S ^ 3r—-81 t s n fe f*R details of the revised scheme of alloca­ tion of seats in the Council of States it fsWT fOT £ — picpared by office, as owing to mergers of \artous types* the position of the Indian States is still unsettled. They “ There shall be allotted to such State Were of the \ieu that it was advisable a numbei ot seats in the (louse of the to rostjone consideration of the People in Such manner th it the ratio detailed allocation ui suats to a latei between that numbei and the popula­ date I he Committee while reiterating tion of the State is so fai as practi­ then previous decision that the repre­ cable the same foi all States ” sentation of units in the Council of States shill be on the scale of one zv & zl spt fsrferra *tF w t * forr repiescntame for eveiy million of the population up to live m iliu m of fWT t, f*T % fsrfwr *t ^ ^ the ropulation plus one lepresentative for eveiy additional two millions ot 9?* T sR ? r r & I the population thereafter, considered it unnecessary to adhere to the othei decision that the Maximum rafsflT t ?T*P?;«IT I far 1951 % numbei ol representatively from any tro n * z r v t srfrsft % *tt«t one unit shall be limited to twenty live h was round that only two States, w?*rro f i 5p??r fr f a fB i srw t namely, Madias ahd United Provinces *r qrr$3r?r?r % ars^ «rr % ft» *|T would be affected by the imposition of such a limitation and that an abro­ % 5 r V r % qffiw ft cnf?PT m * $ ! * m w r i gation of this limit while securing n r far^R ir qrg^rfr sraft % ?ffa unilormity would .nvolve only an increase by seven seat in the total v f m VTf % I % fair numbei of *eats which would be well vrfasrrNnft ft qprefr sror srt^ ct within the overall maximum of 250 member* provided for m article 67 (l) faq ^*plr vrgSnpr sitt^t sr$^ *r*iTC?rr of the Draft Constitution/' | I iTSTOfcir apt qTJ^TJT ^3% tit ft TOOT I I fa I spfft ^ | fa * * | T *t*, eft ^ *> 3*r f^et =pr apm x m m f«r^ %nf&m 8 1 % ’trfaVFt ir ifar?r ?rft f%*rr srrcr titx 82 m 1%^ I *T/ffT i f ’f% * 5 firsr ^ ? r iflftfagt % f*ftrw% fere nr *ra?fta w r 1951 «Pt vt M il TOW g » m m 5PTWT ^ % i m x 1 9 4 9 *rr 34J Constitution Ma y 28,1&71 A /// $44

£«fr srn> flro *%] with a cardinal and a very basic and fundamental concept on which our entire polity and our I onstttution has been built ^ q^f?T Mi Bhandaie lelerrcd tie brought in f tm 11 a lot o( erudition in his speech, I wish to coniine mjsel! to the common point only The obiect has been fauly * F R ta % *rg wwft^nr ^ M ’P well explained m the purpose of the Bill I was wondering whethei theie is a case *T aft ?TT?£ # 53TTcfV ft, % 1951 to be tonsidcied Altei I heaid the % t o f SHRI N. K P ■'SAI VF (Belul) Mr ( hairman, 1 m e to oprose this Bill totally, Why should they not be peaahsed Dot because 1 am opposed to any large retrospectively "* tepresentation to the State of Tamilnadu in this chamber, nor and 25 constituencies for the Union responsible submission is that that by itself territories. The Constitution as such would not make any difference such. does not speak of so many seats per state. It postulates that fne bundled people Nor, Sir, do 1 see any point in the would be elected to this Chamber and contention raised by the Mover of the would consider the interests of the Bill that the existing provisions of Art. country or the national interests 81 in the Constitution is giving a Over and above any parochial tremendous incentive to the success of or narrow interests. My very serious family planning. This is contrary to human objection to all that has been stated today psychology. Can a man behave himself* is this, Voluminous statistics have been because he is worried that as a result of quoted by my hon. friend. I was simply his misbehaviour there is going to be overwhelmed by it; 1 am a student of lesser representation or more representation accounts, but I was overwhelmed by the to the Lok Sabha ? As I said, it is a statistics I was reminded of the saying comnion*sense point of view. I am not that there are three types of lies, namely a constitutional lawyer. lies, damm lies and statistics.

Argument have been advance. Tt has MR CHAIRMAN : The hon. Member been said that Art. 81 as it is enshrined may continue his speech on the next postulates or contemplates representation occasion. to States on the basis of population. People would not take family planning 16.31 hr s. teachings very seriously, for, ir they take it seriously, representation in this chamber The Lok Sabha adjourned till would bo less. S ir, rarely have I heard Seventeen o f the Clock arguments which are more fantastic than this. They have no idea; it makes little difference to people whether there are 30 representatives of Tamilnadu or 31 or 32, The Lok Sabha reassembled at 33 or 35. 35 of them cart do as good work Seventeen o f the Clock as all 520 of us put together. So, there is no Qualitative evaluation. [MR. SPEAKER in the Chair.

After all, the Mover seems to reduce GENERAL BUDGET, 1971-72 the entire human problem to a simple mathematical formula like the Malthus theory, He worked this out with some MR. SPEAKER : The hon. Finance geometry and came out with certain Minister. 347 Gen. Budget 1971-72 MaV 58, 1971 Gen. budget 1971.72 34&

THE MINIS'ITR Ol F1NANCT reduction and improvement in efficiency (VITTA M ANTRt) (SHR1 MSHWANT- are thus vital for imparting a new dyna- RAO C HAVAN) * Sir on the 24th of mism to indasirnl growth and exports, March this yeai, I h id piesentcd to the Honourable House an intenm Budget lor 1971.72 1 had then assured Honourable 3 In jgitcuHuie too, there is yet Membeis that the Budget proper to be no occasion to relent on our efforts. presented in the u m en t Session will We must continue the seaich for high- provide Tor a significant inuease in the yielding vineties of paddy which will outlays on development and social welfare prove duiablc m our varying agro-climatic 0\er and be>ond what the intciini Budget conditions IrrigUion facilities will had indicated It is in fulfilment of this have to be expanded to ensure the commitment that I use befoie >011 today e\tensive propagation of double cropping Our seirch for better pest-resistant qu ilittcs of seeds foi millets must go on H tonom u C a u d itio n s The pintest aiei of responsibility will lie in improving the productivity pei beet lie ol pulses md the cash crors, 2 Lailiei this wtek, ihe Government uicludinc cotton oilseeds and lute. have laid on the ilooi of the Honourable During 1970 71 theic was a marked House the Fconomic Suivey foi 197<>-71 stability occasionally even a certain The Survey shows th it the economy fall in loodgr.nn prices In fact, but piesenls in geneial a piomisink' picture lor the Government's price support indeed and that it is now better poi ed to operations intended to piotect the tackle the tasks ahead than at any othei faimers theie would have been a steepei timt m lecent yeajs We have once more Older ol dcclme in these puces Despite been able to fullil duung 11)70*71, the this, theic was an overall mciease in the target set in the Tomth Plan with respect genei il pi ice level 1 irgely induced by the to the o\erall rate of economic giowth shortage in the availability of commetcial In agriculture, progress has been m un­ ciops Against this backgiound we tamed, foodgratns production has conti­ c intiol acccleiate our late of growth with nued to expand at a most satisfactoiy price stability unless we laise the output rate. In the industrial sectoi, lack of of commetcial ciops certain essential law materials has hampered production in some areas and there is still under-util isation of capacity 4 On the external side, while we can lIt a few Other areas But new giounds ttkeciedit for repaying our outstanding have been broken in our impoit substitu­ obligations to the International Monetary tion efforts, and recovery fiom the years 1 und oui balance of payments is not as of iecession in the middle 1%0’s is consi­ sitisfying as it was at the end of 1969-70 derable Besides, the growth in the small- I \ports have shown a remaikable improve­ scale sector is most encouraging. Enough ment At the Same time, with the rising symptoms abound which indicate that oncc tempo of industrial activity, imports a eigmficant impiovement occurs in the h ive been going up Outstanding import scale of public investments, industry as a licence suggest that there will be a further whole will surge forward After a few increase m imports duung the current initial set-backs, there has been a remark­ 5 ear. Because of shortage in steel, able spurt m expoits towaids the later cotton oils and oilseeds, we have had to months of the year Better organisation plan for much larger imports than is, however still the major outstanding originally envisaged. Fresh aid allocations task ior both industry and exports Apart have declined during the past year even from raw material shortages and proce­ as the burden of debt servicing has dural delays we have also to face-prob­ continued to mount Net aid available lems of low ‘cales of operations and high to finance imports has, therefore, sbnjfik. unit cost m some industries. Cost Thus we can scarcely afford to relax in 349 (Sen. Budget 1971-12 JYAISTHA 7,1893 (SARA) Gen. Budget 1971.72 350 the matter of a prudent management of ing the tempo of economic activity all our balance of payments. round. It is therefore essential that expenditure under the Plan is maintained on projected levels aud that no shortfalls Reorientation of politics occui. 1 am afraid that our performance in 1970-71 in this respect leaves much to 5, The massive mandate which this be desired. While I am proposing to Government received from the people increase significantly the Plan outlays three months ago was a mandate for over what was allocated last year, the socialism, a mandate for rapid economic emphasis has to be even more on the giowth matched by increased social timely implementation of Plan projects justice. There can be little doubt that for which budgetary provision is being *■00131 justice must begin with increasing made. the opportunities of job and work for every one. A good deal has been done S. Faster growth and greater social in the course of the past year to initiate justice will be elusive goals unless measures for creating painful work for pursued in a milieu of relative price the urban unemployed as well as the rural stability. We can scarcely ignore the under-employed. During! the past year, advetse effects of unabated price increases the nationalised banks have expanded on both investment and income distribu­ their scale of operations so as to provide tion. Inflation also dislocates attempts more credit to the hitherto neglected to increase the efficiency of production scciors and for purposes of self-employ- and to lower unit cost, which in turn mem. They intend to do much more in affects exports. There is therefore need futme A crash programme for rural for continuous vigilance. The drive for employment has been announced and the. a faster rate of growth in this sense, Government's broad objective is to ensure therefore, blends with the parallel goat cmplovinent to at least one person in of achieving price stability. In this task, each family in all parts of the country. we must also keep under examination Ai the same time, the Government is the operation of the monetary forces. determined that such schemcs for craning emf loyment do not take (he (orm of arf hoc measures but contribute to the Our procedure for formulating accretion of additional physiol assets in annual Plans is itself in the nature of a the countryside in the form of new roads, reassessment of Plan priorities and land reclamation, land development, objectives. At the present juncture, when drainage etc. we have just received a new mandate, it is ,ilso necessary to make a fresh appraisal of the Plan as a whole. The emphasis Honourable Members will also from now on has to be on measures which remember that special works programmes will speed up the process of implementa­ weie introduced last year to improve job tion of projects, foster the expansion of opportunities in the countryside, e nplovnunt opportunities and reduce particularly for the small farmers and m dispartics, including regional disparities. the backward areas. These schemes will Honourable Members are aware of the continue. , in addition, as I shall various steps taken in recent years for describe presently, we propose to make a encouraging growth, including growth of special budgetary provision for assisting industry in the backward areas through the educated unemployed in their search allocation of Plan assistance and similar for & constructive opportunity to serve the nation. fiscal and other means. The same objective has to bs kept in mind in the allocation of our foreign exchange resources 7. The largest stimulus to employ­ including those mobilised through external ment can, however, come only by increas­ assistance, Schemes tntended tor back- 351 Gen, Budget 197l m72 MAY 28, 1971 Gen. Budget 1971*72 352

[ Shi i Ycs»hwant Rao t havan J practicc. The new Boatds of Directors, he composition of which will be vturd ureas have to be Mven due announced soon and which will include consideration at the stage of the representatives of the Awaid stafl fOimulation of the l*K\n ils»e1f, so tin t in and oflicers will 1 hope, carry forward general allotment of internal and external the task ol improving the pioceduies and jesources under the Plan, the different policies of the banks along intended parts of the country, and paitituhily ihe lines retarded regions get then due share

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Our public sector entcrpnses 12 iach of the nationalised banks have deepened and w idened the indiistnal has been urged to have an annual credit base of the economy and achieved ccitain plan which could ensure ihat the ciedit hasic social objectives, hflicient peifor- appoitioned to the diffeient scctois, and mance on the part of these enterprises is particularly the scctoi > neglected hitherto crucial for th* (lOvcinmcnt’s overall is in contonmty with their needs and at development clToit I he c\ten» ol the same time within the norms of buoyancy that cm be uddul to the monetaiy expansion The Committee economy cach yen will be lugely appointed by the Reserve Bank of India related to the ability ol the public rectm to suggest cicdit schemes joi piomotmg tJ implement the Plan piOposah sell-employment has made a nuinbei ol AdmimsWative and piocedinal drhvs valuable suggestions which ate being which hold back, piogiess of these mven shape to b> the commeiual banks enUipu>es .tie thus, matterb of considetable Vnothei committee which was asked to conccrn Smiliaily, the public seuor has lecommcnd a scheme of dillerential lending to yield a sizeable s'uplus, since this i ales foi helping the smillei botrowers suiplus is a Key souicc ol futuie growth uid the weakct sections of the community During the past yeai a nuinhei of steps has just submitted it"! repoit A Credit have been taken to ume the general Ouarantee to i potation has been set up efficiency of public enterpiisj-> Incieasing with cflect from hist April to underwrite attention is being devoted foi the ptopei the advances offered by banks to small maintenance of m\cnloii*s as wcl’ as ol boriowers Honourable Members are plant and machine!j in cich public sector also aware th it the Government have unit, and towards tackling the piublem liccntly fumed the guidelines foi the of personnel nnmmcment ind industrial conversion into equity ol loans ollered relations. In repaid to the litter we by public Untncial institutions These would certainly like to have the advice miidwlmcs should go a long way to and counsel of tiade unions They have P omote tha establishment of a joint an eyual stake m the efluiency ol the sectot to which wj attach considerable public sector, 1 hope that, with then significance. coopcintHMi, it will be possible to um nte a new chapter of industrial lelations in H. Honourable Msembers, 1 am sure our public enterpuses. are happy with our decision to take over, II. A huge segment ol the commer­ the business of genetal insurance in the cial b\nk* is also now t put of the country. This decision walks a public sector. Here too L would seek culmination of the process which was the cooperation of the tiade union leadcis started when we nationalised the to impiovC the efltucncy of fhj banking Imperial Bank of India and the life system A beginning was made rccenth insutance business and to which we gave when 1 initiated a dialogue with the a majoi thrust less than two years ago employees ind the mmafemcnt ol the through nationalisation of majar banks, out discussions coveted such tommetcial banks. With these measures, areas as credit planning and deposit virtually all the savings of the people mobrtmtton. 1 propose to continue mobilised thts by financial institutions can 353 Gen. Budget 1971-72 JYAISTHA 7,1893 (SAKA) Gen. Budget 1971-72 354 be deployed in* aocofdane* with national that is, to Rs 1,350 croies Hm represents prionticsi* an increase of moie thin Rs 300 croies ovei the likely actual level *of expenditure JiiMSid / mnah> 1Q70 *7 in 1970-71 That more important areas where the budgetaay provisions have been 14 In the Interim Budget, 1 had significantly raised over what was provided indict ted that the yeai 1970-71 will close in the Intenm Budget include shipping w ith an overall deficit of Rs 230 crores (Rs 16 crorcs), ports (Rs 13 crores), The Budget documents I am presenting loads (Rs, It) ciores) mine4; and metals today lepeat from the Intenm Budget the (Rs 9 ctores), hcilth id family Revitcd {stimates for 1970-71 sintc planning (Rs 12 crores), Posts & Tele­ actuals are not yet available in most graphs (Rs 11 uores), agriculture cases According to the latest indie uious (Rs 32 crores) and food Mocuement however, the overall dcficit fo« 1970 71, (Rs 18 crores) 1 had ilready p°vided I am afraid, may be of the ordor of in full m the Intenm Budget the sum of Ks 270 crores Rs 785 crotes towards ( cntral assistance lot the Plans of the Stitts and the Union 15 While presenting the lntci un Territories, ns against a provision of Budget 1 had occasion to expiess concefn Rs 711 ciores in the Budget for 1970-71 over the fact that a number of States were over-drawing their accounts with 17 Jhor creating immediate employ- the Reserve Bank of India I regret to nent orponunities, even a larger Plan say that despite the increased spccial < utlay nny not be enouqh in th short assistance of Rs 195 crores to the States V ariod 1 have therefore decided to add during 1970-71, there has been no abatement a further thrust to the public sector outlay m the States’ recourse to overdrafts \ hich could both generate additional from the Reserve Bank as will be evident p n.Movment and piovide iclief to from the fact that, at the end of last the weaker sections of ?the community, March, as many as 14 States had overdrafts lor the ciash programme for ruial aggregating to Rs. 260 crores I he e nployment a prov i&ion of Rs 50 crores special assistance to States, which was was already made in the March Budget designed to help them to fulfil then But the pioblem of unemployment is targets of Plan outlays, is to taper oft in cMuallv acute among out educited young the coming years, In this context, the men m d women We are determined problem of overdrafts assumes an not to jcrmit them to be a lost and iddttional gravity. I would appeal to frusti \tfcd generation We propose to the States to maximise their efforts for a sist the n actively so that they might set racing additional resources and to th’m J\cs up ui gainful creative enforce the stnc,test discipline on the endeavours which would at the same growth of non-PJan expenditure. time ice derate the pace of economic progress of the country To this end, in Budget Estimate *, 1971-72 the Budget I am now presenting, we jnoposc to allot a further sure of Rs. 25 crores for schemes specilly designed to K> Honourable Members will recall that m the Interim Budget 1 had provided a sum suit the educated unemployed including engineers and technicians The details of Rs 1,195 crores for the Central Plan for 1971-72, that is, at the same level as in of the&e schemes are being worked out the Budget for 1>70-71 I had then stated m consultation with the Planning that the provision for the Central Plan C ommissioc and the Ministries coocei ned, fo* a current yew was to be augmented following « review of requirements and 18. Honourable Members will be resource*. I propose to raise the outlay glad to know that the provision of Rs 4 under the Central P!*a by Rs 155 erore«, crores made in the Interim Budget for a 353 Gen. Budget 1971-72 MAY 28, 1971 Gen. Budget 1971-72 356

[Sh ri Yeshwantrao Chavanl have taken credit on the revenue tide to the extent of Rs. 20 crores which we nutrition programme for children is now expect will accrue to the Budget by way being raised to Rs. 10 crores, and included of external assistance for the relief of the in tbe Dan, I have no illusion that evacuees. In addition, it is our hope even this larger provision will mean much that substantia] supplies from abroad will more than a baginning in the task of be available for providing relief without protecting and nurturing the health and being routed through the Budget. welfare of the poor children. I do hope Honouiable Members will not that the that, in this matter, we will be in a provision we have made wilt suffice only position to do substantially more in the for a limited period and that a considerably coming years I might also mention here higher order of assistance from the that we propose to reseive 25 per cent of international community will be necessary. fresh admissions to public schools for meritorious candidates, who will be 21. Let me now sum us the overall offered Government scholarships. budgetary picture as it emerges following the increase in the Plan outlay, the 19. 1 he special provisions made last provision for employment assistance, and year for improvement of slums are being certain inescapable additions to the maintained. The wotk of the Calcutta non-Plan items of expenditure since the Metropolitan Development Authority will presentation of the Interim Budget in be pursued with vigour. I would also March. Apart from the provision for like to state here that the Government evacuee relief, I might mention in would consider sympathetically proposals particular the addition in the expenditure for • similar improvement in living on account of food subsidy, which is now conditions for slum dwellers in other placed at Rs. 30 crores instead of Rs 10 metropolitan cities and towns; it State crores as indicated in the Interim Budget Governments and municipal bodies could On present reckoning, the revenue receipts initiate viable schemes for this purpose, m 1971.72 are likely to be of the order of we will consider the question of financial Rs. 3,562 crores. Expenditure to be met accommodation. fiom tevenue will amount to Rs. 3,587 crores. Thus the revenue surplus, placed 20. Finally, I have to refer to the m tbe Interim Budget at Rs. 114 crores, tragedy that has been enacted over the will now turn into a deficit of Rs. 25 past two months in Cast Bengal represen­ crores. On the capital side, the collections ting some of the darkest episodes in human under the various small savings schemes history. Already, some three million are now expeoted to be Rs. 180 crores «s evacuees have crossed over the borders. against Rs. 155 crores indicated in tbe Ia fact by now this number is nearly 4 Interim Budget; correspondingly, however, millions. It is our hope and endeavour loans to ‘the States will also go up by that all these unfortunate people will he Rs. 16 crores, so that the net increase able soon to return to their homes and under this head will be only Ri, 9 crores. hearths in dignity and honour. Meanwhile, 1 have also taken ciedtt for an additional we shall do our utmost to offer succour accrual of Rs. 40 crores under PL 480 and relief to all those who have taken receipts representing largely the spill»over temporary shelter with us. It will clearly from 1970-71. Total capital receipts be beyond our capability to meet on our inclusive of loans and advances and own the financial burden involved. We transactions under various defat deposit regard it as the responsibility of the beads are now placed at Rs. 2,024 crores international community to share with and total capital expenditure, including us this burden. In the Budget, I h^ve loan? and advances, is estimated at tentatively made a provision of Rs. 60 Rs. 2,396 crores. The capital budget will, crores for providing relief to the evacuees therefore, show a deficit of Rs. 372 crores fr&rn Cast Bengal. For tbe present, we as against Us, 354 crores in the Interim 551 Gen. Budget, 1971-72, JYAISTHA 7, J893 ( 5 . 4 0 ) Gen. Budget, 1971-72 3$8

Budget. The over-all budgetary gap, appreciable scaling down of the taking revenue end capital accounts concentration of economic power together, will now be of the order of and reduction in the inequalities Rs. 397 crores. This takes into account in income and wealth; and the effect on the Central Budget of the changes in Railway fares and freight rates announced a few days ago and of changes (c) The incidence of the fresh imposts in the Post and Telegraph taiiff to should not, as far as possible, * hich I will refer a little later. disturb the general level of prices of essential goods.

22. Honourable Members, I ana sure, would not like me to leave uncovered a 25. Accordingly, the concentration of deficit of this magnitude in the Budget. the additional tax effort, to the extent I will, therefore, seek their indulgence if feasible, should be on direct taxes, 1 have now to turn to what all of you, particularly on the affluent groups, and 1 am sure, are waiting for, namely, on such categories of indirect taxes a* proposals to bring down the deficit to a aftect the luxury and near-luxury more tolerable order. commodities. In so far as we succeed in limiting the burden of indirect levies on the latter group of commodities, we are 23. The task of raising additional also able to achieve in part the other lesources through fresh imposts on the objective of improving the structure of people is the least enviable of a Finance income distribution in society. Minister's responsibility. If 1 still have to approach this House with proposals to Tax Administration raise additional resources, it is because of the imperatives of the situation, including the need to augment the Plan outlay, to 26. The tightening and streamlining create additional employment opportunities of tax administration has two facts. and to offer succour to the evacuees from First, it helps to garner additional yield Fast Bengal. from the existing tax sources and thus makes it less necessary to took for fresh tax heads every year. Second, since it General Principles is generally the well-to-do and the rieh who avoid and evade taxes, a tightening of tax administration, including closing of 24. In framing these proposals, I loopholes, would compel them to part with have endeavoured to follow certain broad a larger proportion of their incomes end principles. These are : assets and would therefore further one of the overriding objectives of fiscal policy. (a) The tax structure must be simplified and rationalised in such a way that the burden of assessment for 27. Undervaluation of property has the assessee as well as the ta\ been one of the means to evade collector and the opportunities wealth tax capital gains tax and for evasion are minimised; stamp duties. It has also been an important avenue for the circulation of black money. This practice could be (b) The - overall burden of taxation greatly discouraged if Governments had owst be distributed amongst the power to acquire properties at price the different sections of the that correspond to what is recorded la tale in fueh » warmer that, deeds* Accordingly, we propose to move in the process, there “in an a Bill during the current session to 359 Gen. Budget, \91U l2 MAY 28, 1971 Gen. budget, 197142 *60 fSh ri Yeshwantrno Chnvanl improvements which could reduce leakage of revenue. A Study acquire this power. I hope ft would not Team, which considered the issues relating be consktered dishonourable to take a to over and under invoicing, have made a dishonest man at his word. a number of suggestions for checking the leakage of foreign exhange through manipulation of invoice values. The 28. In pursuance of the Administrative Government will give early consideration Reforms Commission’s recommendations, to implement its i ecommendation With it is also proposed to sponsor legislation a similar purpose, a comprehensive review in the current session to discourage is being undertaken to tbe Foreign benami holding of property. If, at the Exchange Regulation Act] and we pro­ time of assessment* a person fails to declnie pose to introduce soon a Bill to amend income from a piece of property or the several provisions of this Act property it self so as to evade payment of income and wealth taxes, the intended legislation will debar him from enforcing bis claim to such property in a court Consultation with Slates of law. 32. In the past, at the Centre, we 29. Pursuant to the recommendations have taken several fiscal steps to discour, of Administrative Reforms Commission, age the growth and concentration of we further propose to tiansfer the work of excessive income and wealth in u few recovery of arreais of estate duty from the hands in the urban areas. The constitu­ State Governments to the Income Tax tional prerogative ol the Union Govern* Department at the Centre. Since, in this ment to initiate measures for similar matter, we can move only with the reforms in the countryside is however concurrence of the State Legislatures, a severely restricted. But this does not Bill is being drafted for circulation among meun that some of the present anomalies the States. must continue, or that we can be oblivious of growing inequalities in rural areas. 30. It is proposed to strengthen Ultimately, the basis of tax has to be the the Valuation Cell located in the Central size of income or wealth irrespective of Board of Direct Taxes for making valuation whether it is derived from agricultural or of buildings in order to enable it to extend non-agricultural sources. its activities and speed up valuations in cases involving the assessment of wealth tax. For assessment of income tax, undet 33. Similarly, there are constitutional the new procedure which has come into limitations on the powers of the Centre effect from the current year, summary to tax services even when these are of a assessments will be completed in most luxury or semi-luxury character. As the cases which do not imolve substantial States and the Centre have to share the points of dispute, and only a small propor­ responsibility of raising resources for tion of the cases will be subjected to a economic development, it is the duty and sample scrutiny subsequently. This will obligation of the Centre to point out to enable the Income Tax Officers to devote the States untapped resources for correspondingly more time for cases mobilisation where the Union Government involving substantial revenue. it self is precluded by the constitutional provisions to impose any levy. If is my 31. In the field of excise duties, I intention to consult and seek the advice propose to set up a Committee to review of the, State Finance - Ministers on the the Self Removal Procedure scheme, which entire range of {bets iwueSr*Bd to remain has been in operation for the last two to in continuous touch with them so that • three years, with a view to suggesting concerted view is taken. 361 Gen. Budget, i97l-72 JVMSTHA 7,1893 (S \kA ) Gen. Budget, 1971-72 362

Direct Taxation 38. I have some fairly stiff proposals regarding wealth tax. If a significant reduc­ tion in the concentration of wealth is of be 34. 1 now come to the new proposals brought about, it is essential that the in respect of direct taxation. If we are taxation of wealth is made more rigorous. going to make an effective dent an the Honourable Members will recollect that problem of income inequalities in our last year*s Budget made a beginning in society, we cannot possibly flinch from this direction by raising the rates of addi­ deploying increasingly the instrument of tional wealth tax on urban property. This direct taxation. The proposals that I am year, I propose to raise drastically taxation outlining will have only a limited yield on slabs of net*wealth above Rs. 15 lakhs, of revenue in the current year. Over a where the rate of tax will now be uniformly number of years, however, the cumulative 8 per cent as against the current rates of effect of these proposals will be to raise 4 per cent on net wealth between Rs. 15 revenue of a considerable order ; what is lakhs and Rs. 20 lakhs and 5 per cent on much more significant, they will bring net wealth above Rs. 20 lakhs. I also about a significant change in the distribu­ propose to include in net wealth for tion of disposable income and wealth. purposes of taxation the first Rs. 1 lakh of wealth in the case of all individual assessees and the first Rs. 2 (a) Taxation on Income and Wealth lakhs for Hindu undivided families. Thus, while no wealth tax will be leviable unless 35. In the field of personal income the net wealth exceeds Rs. 1 lakh in the taxation, the rate of surcharge in the case case of individuals and Rs. 2 lakhs in the of individuals as well as Hindu undivided case of Hindu undivided families, once families is being increased from 10 per cent they are liable to tax, it will apply to to IS per cent provided the total income their entire wealth. However, the exemp­ exceeds Us. 15,000 rer annum. In a full tions in respect of approved financial year, the impact of the proposal will be to investments, owneroccupied house and provide an additional Rs. 20 crores to the agricultural assets will continue. exchequer ; for 1971-72, the revenue yield is expected to be around Rs. 12 crores. 39. To tighten the incidence, the exemption from wealth tax currently available for household or personal 36. I also want to take this opport­ jewellery and for shares forming part of unity to increase the tax on capital gains, initial capital issues is being withdrawn. which are a species of unearned income. In the case of conveyances, the exemption The deduction from long-term capital will now be limited to Rs. 25,000 in the gains allowed in computing the taxable aggregate. The exiting provision in tha income of non-corporate assessees in being Wealth Tax Act excluding from aggregation reduced from 45 per cent to 35 per cent the assets transferred by an individual to Whert such gains relate to lands and build­ the spouse or minor children is being dona ings and from 65 per cent to 50 per cent in away with. A similar provision is being respect of^other capita! gains. made in respect of conversion of assets of individuals into those of Hindu undivided families, While alt these 37. The incidence of tax on long-term changes will not naturally yield any revenue capital gains will be increased in the ease this year, in future, the annual additional of companies as well. This increase is yield from these measures affecting being'brought About fey raising the rates wealth tax could be aroand Rs. 14.5 *ef'-4a* .from* 40 per cent to 45 par cent crores. What is more important, they iaifeipect of-gains relating to lands and will impose a virtual ceiling on individual bfcrttdfogs and from 30 per cent to 35 per wealth at a much lower level than at cent in respect of other gains. present. 363 Gm Budget, 1971-72 MAY 28, J9?lGen . Budget, 1971-72 &4

[Sh ri Ycswhantrao Chavan] be excluded. This single measure will provide the exchequet with Rs. 10 crores 40* As a further measure to discour­ during the current year; the yield for a full age c\asion of tax, conversion of the yeai will be of the order of Rs. 14 separate property of an individual into crores, property belonging to a Hindu undivided family will be brought within the ambit of the gift tax. 44. Priority industries currently enjoy a special tax exemption upto 8 per cent of their profits. 1 am proposing that the (b) Taxation o f Companies special exemption be reduced to 5 per cent of such profits. In addition, we have also 41. 1 am proposing several structural decided to shorten the list of priority changes affecting the incidcnce of company industries by excluding aluminium, motor taxation. 'While the rates of taxation on trucks and buses, cement and refractories the ordinaiy income of companies aie soda ash, petio-chemicals and automobile beinjj maintained at existing levels, except ancillaries. The general economic condi­ for the rates on carnal gams, the rate of tions are now such that it is not necessary surtax on company profits will be increased that these industries should contiune to from 25 per cent to 30 per cent in the enjoy special benefits which were accruing case of chargeable protits in excess of 15 to them hitheito. The two measures in per cetit of the capital. relation to priority industries should yield Rs. 8 crores in future years; in 1971*72. the 42. The piactice oi offering a yield is likely to be about Rs. 6 crores. develoment rebate in respect of new investment has had, I feel, a full play. 45, The deduction of income upto T am accordingly setvmg the required Rs. 3,000 in the aggregate from invest­ notice that no development rebate will ments in specified financial assets which he allowed on ships acquired or machinery was provided for last year will from now or plant installed after May 31, 1974. on be admissible only to individuals and Whatever the rcvenu implications of this Hindu undivided families. step— and they are size-able— will be fully revealed only after 1974-75, i.e., from the Fifth Plan onwards. But I shall 46. The concessional tax treatment consider myself amply rewarded if of dividends received by foreign companies advance notice of this clwige quickens from a closely-held Indian company the pace of investment in the temaining engaged in a priority industry will be of the Fourth Plan. discontinued: the foreign companies will be subjected to tax on such dividends 43. At present, in the case of new at the usual rate of 24.5 per cent. industrial undertakings, ships and approved hotels, profits upto 6 pet cent of the 47. I am firmly of the view that the , capital employed are entitled to tax fiscal instrument must be deployed to exemption foi a period of five years. discourage payment of high salaries sod Since debentures and long-teim borrowings remunerations which go ill with the do not m any manner represent lisk norms of egalitarian society, I capital aiul unciott theieon is in any accoidingly propose to impose a ceiling case deducted, it was generosity on the on the remunerate of company part Of the Government to extend the tax employees which would, be only to companies, will 54. The Housing end Uttan‘Develop, (tom now on also apply to individuals, mont Finance Corporation will be exemp* H M ti undivided families and partnership ted ftom tax on its income for a period of 367 Gen. Budget, 1971-72 MAY 28,1971 Gen. Budget, 1971-72 368

[Sh ii Yeshwantrao Cbavao] ment who import a part of the components and to all those who need to import VfmiflT ten years ; the tax-exempt status of the items of machine!y by way of spares or^ Deposit Insurance Corporation will be balancing equipment. The equalisation of extended by a further period of five years. rates for all kinds of machinery would 55. This brings me to the close of the also simplify assessment and, 1 hope, speed various proposals relating to direct tax­ up assessment work. Items such as agri­ ation. After taking into account the conce­ cultural machinery and impliments, dairy ssions, the net yield fiom the new direct and poultry farming appliances would also tax measures fiom 1972-73 will be of the now attract duty at the rate of 30 per cent order of Rs. 57 crores. For 1971-72, how­ instead of 15 per ccnt. ever, the realisation is unlikely to exceed Rs. 27 crores. 59. Certain basic taw materials and non-ferrous metals will from now on be Indirect Taxation liable to duty at the uniform rate of 40 per cent. Iron and steel and unwrought copper 56. 1 now turn to indirect taxes. My will, however, attract the lower duty of proposals regarding customs duties belong 30 per cent. broadly to two categories. The first set of proposals is aimed at lationalising the 60. It is proposed to eliminate the pre- rates structure of imrort duties. The sent rate of duty of 50 per cent and levy other group of proposals is related to, and instead a higher rate of 60 per cent on consequent on, the arrangements reached most items. A similar upward revision has with a number of foreign countries who already been made in the course of the have agreed to release us from the bind­ past two years with respect lo the duty on ings under the General Agreement on chemical, drugs, medicines, electrical and Tariff and Trade in the matter of import ni.»n-electtical appliances. What I am pro- levy on certain commodities. posing now, theiefore, is to bring all similar items together under the umbrella (a) Import Duties of the same rate of duty.

57. The existing rates structure of 61. Till now, certain items used by import duties, I confess, forms a compli­ the more affluent sections of the commu­ cated pattern. As of now, there are se\ en nity, such as automobile components and ad valorem rates of duty in force : 15 per diy fruits, were liable to a duty of 60 per cent, 27$ per cent, 35 per cent, 40 per cent, ient instead of 100 per cent which is the 50 per cent, 60 per cent and, finally, WO standard rate Tor most imported consumer per cent. In order to introduce an across- goods. This anomaly is now being remo­ the-board simplification and to remove ld . In addition, in view of the increase existing anomalies, I propose to have only in the c. i. f. i»ice as well as the high four effective rates of import duty, namely margin of profit, the specific rate applicable 30 per cent, 40 per cent, 60 per cent and to cloves is being increased from Rs. 18 100 per cent. per kilogram to Rs. 60 per kilogram. 58. I propose to bring in all items of machinery within the orbit of 30 per cent 62. As a result of the release fiom the import levy. While this would imply a GATT bindings, we are now in a position marginal increase of 2j percentage points to either impose a duty, or raise the exis­ in the rate of duty in respect of project ting rates of duty, on a number of items* imports, the decrease of duty by 5 percent­ including agricultural tractors, earthshift- age points in respect of machinery in gene­ tng machinery, steple fibre excluding yarn ral would provide relief to smaller indus­ taw wool, uowrought copper, use and trial units and units manufacturing equip­ pig lead, 1 propose to avail of the op­ 369 Gen. bu dget, 1971-72 JYAISTHA 7 , 1893 (SAKA) Gen. 1971*72 370 por tunity. To view of the high margin of the existing three slabs of duty on ciga­ profit on imported staple fibre 1 am pro­ rettes, 1 propose to have five By suitable posing that the duty on it be fixed at 100 adjustments of the basic and acditional per cent. On unwrought zinc, pig lead duties on these slabs, T hope to raise and raw wool, the duty will be 40 per cent, during the current year Rs, 33.20 and on copper, 30 per cent. Given the crores of which Rs. 16.40 crores would Urge disparity between the prices of im­ go to the States by way of additional excise ported and indigenous tractors, 1 have in lieu of sales tax. The effect of tbe alco decided on a levy of 30 per cent on proposals would be a marginal increase in imported agricultural tractors. The same the price or the cheaper varieties of ciga­ rate of duty will apply on earth-shifting rettes, but a much sharper increase for the machinery. more expensive varieties.

63. Taking into account the effect of M>. Textiles, particularly coarse and the rationalisation of import duties as well medium varities of cloth, are a basic nece­ as the adjustments following from the ssity, and their prices rose rather inordi­ release from the GATT bindings and the nately in 1970-71. Despite other constraint countervailing levies related to changes in 1 have therefore decided that the imrost excise duties to which 1 would soon turn, on textiles should be modest this year. 1 we should ba able to get additional reve­ propose to step up slightly the Additional nue to the extent of nearly Rs. 54 crores excise duties on medium A and medium B during the remaining part of the year. varities of cotton textiles from 4.8 paise to 6 paise per square metre and also to round off the additional duty leviable on (b ) Excise duties coarse cloth from 3.6 paise to 4 paise per square metre. With respect to superfine 64. 1 now come to the proposals with and fine cloth, however, 1 propose to go tespect to excise duties. Pursuant to tbe much further and raise the rates of tbe decision to continue the scheme of levying additional excise duty to 25 paise and 15 addhonal excise duties in lieu of sales tax paise respectively per square metre. These on sugar, textiles and tobacco, we are several measures should fetch an additional committed to raise the overfall incidence of ravenue of Rs, 4M) crores which will these additional duties ro 10.8 per cent on accrue entirely to the States. the value of clearances by the end of the Fourth Plan period. Since this target has 67. My other major proposal in regard to be attained by 1973-74, it has become to excise is in the area of motor spirit, necessary to make a substantial beginning solvents and a number of other minor in tbe current year itself. For the present lubricants. In view of the rise in inter* 1 have decided to concentrate on cigarettes national oil prices, there is need for the and, to some extent, on textiles. maximum economy in the utilisation of petroleum and petroleum products if we <53. There comes perhaps a time in are to conserve our scarce foreign exchange the life of every smoker when the concern resources. No doubt, there will be a for his own health begingS to outweigh the certain hardship involved in this, but 1 am loyalty to an old and faithful companion. afraid it has to be borne by our people. To For those who cannot shake off their con. curb consumption, 1 therefore, propose to suming passion, there is at least the conso­ increase the duty on motor spirit by Rs. lation that the more taxes they pay, the 200 per kilo litre or 20 paise per litre. This more thejr serve'the common cause. 1 am measure will fetch an additional revenue therefore, fortified in my dedision to in­ of Rs, 36.30 crores in the current year. crease 6nee again tbe taxation on cigarettes hy the thought that whichever way my 68. There is extensive misuse of tawfcia^ fttanfte react, these would be a certain special boiling point spirits, net gainto national welfare. In place of otherwise known as solvent oils, aa i nGen . Budget, 1971-72 MAY 2% 1971 Gen. Budget, 19*1-72 372

[Sh ri Yeshwantrao Chavan] 72. While air-conditioners pay a duty at the rate of 53,3 per cent, till now, the adulterants for motor spirit. To discour­ evaporative type of coolers have been age this practice I proi'ose to raise the exempt from duty. Thi$. discrimination duty on solvents from the present rate deserves to be lemoved. However, I am of RS. 45 per kilo litre to Rs. 845 per proposing a duty of only 25 per cent on kilo litre. This msasure will yield Rs. 4.25 them and, at the same time, exempting crores during the current year, them liom the payment of the special excise tiuty. Vaccum flasks, similarly ex­ 69. Similarly, to prevent the adultera. empt till now, will also have to bear a levy tion of mineral turpentine oil with' supe­ of 15 per cent ad valorem. The gain to rior kerosene, an extra duty of Rs. 100 per revenue would be Rs. 54 lakhs i^ the metric tonne is being imposed on the current year. former. In the case of liquid petroleum gas. 1 am proposing to abolish the a d valorem duty of 25 per cent and, instead, 73. It is proposed to revise the duty on impose f* specific duty of 25 paise per kilo­ soap from the present effective rate of 11.4 gram The rate of duty which at present per ccnt to 15 per cent. This would result in obtains on lubricating stock oils and only a marginal mcieasc in the price of greases directly derived from refined toilet soups. Household and laundry soaps petrolium would also from now on apply are being left untouched. Because of partial to blended lubricating oils, greases and exemption, the effective rate of duty on calcined petroleum coke. However, surfaee activc agents works out to even the bate petroleum products used in the less than that on ordinary household and manufacture of the latter items would be laundry soaps. It is therefore proposed to be given a credit for the duty that might abolish the partial exemption and restore already have been paid. 1 expect these the full statutory rate of duty on these measure to yield an additional revenue of products. These two revisions—relating Rs. 9 crores during 1971-72. to soap and surface active agents—are likely to yield a revenue of Rs. 2.55 70, At present, carbon dioxide is ciores for the rest of the yeat. liable to doty, but other gases, such as oxygen, chlorine, ammonia and refrigerant gases are exempt ; these exemptions are 74. It is also proposed to tax certain being withdrawn. However, oxygen for other luxury items. Latex foam sponge, medicinal use and ammonia used in the used extensively in the manufacture of manufacture of fertilizers would continue foam mattresses, bears at present a rela­ to be expempted from duty. This measure tively low basic rate of duty of 20 per cent is expected to yield Rs, 1.60 crores. a d valorem . I propose to double this rate of duty. A similar levy wilJ be im­ 11. I also propose to raise the basic posed on polyurethane foam as well as duty on glassware to 20 per cent and on certain products made out of this particular sheet and plate glass to 15 per cent. Glass foam. The basic rate of duty on plates, shells, glass slabes and laboratory glass­ sheets and strips of rubber is also being ware would be left untouched. While the stepped up from 20 per cent to 25 per cent duty on sanitary and glazed wares was ad valorem . These measures w ould bring revised last year, tablewere and china in Rs, 2.60 crores of additional revenue iq ware left undisturbed. This deficiency 1971-7’. I propose to make good this year ; both these items will now attract a uniform duty of 20 per cent. These two changes 75. The duty on crown corks mk L are estimated to provide us this year with pilfer-proof caps is proposed to be raised additional revenue of around RS. 3.15 from 1 paisa to 2 pai$e each. This pleasure orores, is expected to .yield’Us. J1.9Q crop's. *, 373 Gen. Budget, WU12 JYAISTHA 7, \m (SARA) Gen. Budget, 1971.72 374

76. A few otlier change'* <>re being living in modern India. But Honourable proposed by way of rationalisation. These Members will, I am sure, agree with me include art excise levy on dehydrated can­ that most of these commodities constitute ned and bottled vegetables and on pre­ the appurtenances of high living; excise parations of glucose and dextrose, the levies on them will have little effect on removal of the special concession of 50 the lev*l of living of the overwhelming paise per kg. on the basic excise duty for mass of the community. certain varities of staple fibre, the round­ ing off of the duty on cement from 23.76 7^. For the same reason, I am propo­ per cent to 24 per cent, revising the duty sing a levy on ceitain i^ady-made garments upwards on woolen yarn and shifting a which are mostly purchased by the well- portion of the incidence to wool tops, to-do. However, in order to protect the revising the rates of duty on electric light­ small manufacturers, this levy will be ing bulbs other than those of 60 Watts and confined to ready-made garments manu­ less, revising the rates for flourescent factured with the use of power and sold tube* as well as for electric fans and in­ under registered trade matks or brand dustrial fans other than those of a dia­ names. As a further concession to the meter not exceeding 16 inches, and remo­ small producers, clearances upto a speci­ val of the concession of Rs. 500 per tonne fied value would be excluded from the on copper used in the manufacture of excise provided the aggregate annual out­ wires and cables. These assorted measures put in the unit concerned does not exceed would yield a combined revenue of over a ceiling. Rs. 6 croies.

80. 1 also propose to introduce an 77. I have talked earlier about the excise levy on a number of producer goods need for the rapid reduction of income such as ball -and roller bearings, bolts, inequalities not only in the urban areas nuts und screws, electuc insulation and hut also in the countryside. One way in non-medical adhesive tapes, welding which this could be brought about is electrodes, grinding wheels and motor through levying selectively indirect taxes starters, as it is difficult to tax the fend- products and equipment used in agri­ products of these items and we ar* current, cultural operations by the richer saciions ly losing some potential revenue. The of the psasanuy. 1 propose, therefore, to rate of duty will be 10 psr cent H is also lax agricultural tractors by charging a proposed to charge a duty of to per cent duty of 10 per cast ad valorem: this levy on eleciric supply meterv, typewriter rib­ is likely to fetch a revenue of Rs. 3.40 bons, mosaic tile's, fork lift and platform crores in the current year. trucks and certain motor vehicle parts accessories. Wherever necessary, the inte­ 78. To augment revenue, several new rests of the small producers will be prote­ items are being introduced into the orbit cted by a concession similar to the one I of Central excise taxation. The commo­ have mentioned in the context of ready- dities and the rates of duty are being so made garments. chosen that the net effect of these imposts on the price level will be negligible, The 81. Four more chemicals are being items I pi opose to bring in include per­ added to the list of excisable chemicals, fumed fcafr oil, shampoos, lipfoticks, and will be liable to duty at 10 per cent. A pressure cookers, playing cards, zip fan­ similar levy will also be imposed on cam. ners, photographic cameras, cinemato­ phor und menthol. graphic projectors and linoleum. Very few o f us perhaps would like to ventuve an opinion on the contribution made by 82. These various measures of new perfumed; hair oil, lipsticks or phtyfaf excise levies toy jt her are likely to y(«W v.tid# ..to 'tiwL style, face and quality Of Rs 15 cmre*. ‘ ' 375 Gen. Budget , 1971-72 MAY 2 8 ,19)l Gen. budget, 1971-72 3%

[Sh ri Yeshwantrao Chavan] The concession at present available to independent processors; will be rationali­ 83. I now want to announce an sed. There are also a couple of marginal important new measure intended to meet concession lor the manufacturers of the cost of the programme for children’s embroidery and leather clothes. health and mitiition. 1 propose to levy a duty of 10 paise per kg. on Maida proces­ sed hy roller flour mills in the organised 86. Alt these reliefs and concessions sector. This particular flour is usually together would cost the exchequer around consumed hy the richer sections of the Rs. 1.50 crores for the remaining part of the year. population and otherwise used in the manufacture of sweets; the consumption of bread, another item in the manufacture 87. This brings me to tbe end of the of which Maida is used, is again mostly rather long enumeration of the proposed confined among the higher income groups, changes with regard to excise duties. 1 am sure the slipht Additional expenditure Taking all the proposals for excise duties which this levy would imply would be together, the total yield for the rest of the cheerfully borne by these consumers since current financial year will be roughly the resultant levemte of Rs. 7.4 crores Rs. 89 crores for the CeDtre and Rs. 43 which will accure to the Centre will be ciores for the Stutes. earmarked for being spent on the welfare of children. In addition, the States also (C ) Other Measures will receive nearly Rs. 1.8 crores from this measure. 88. I am afraid, having dealt with 84. 1 will now reler to a few excise direct taxes, customs and excises, T am not concessions which 1 have considered desi­ quite through as I have yet to propose to rable. To promote the use of minor oils the Honourable Members a new measure in the manufacture of soap and thereby which is not quite in the nature of an reduce our dependence on imported tallow excise levy. This is a tax which I propose and oils, I propose to reduce the inci­ to impose on foreign travel. The levy dence of the duty on soar wherever there will be at the rate of 20 per cent ad is ccrtain minimum use of minor oils like valorem on all tickets purchased in ne#m and sal. The rate of duty on sodium rupees ; tickets paid for in foreign ex. silicate will be reduced to encourage the change will be exempt. The only Other output of cheaper varieties of soap in major exemption would be for students the small-scale sector. In order to foster and scientists. The estimated revenue the greater utilisation of cottonseed oil, from this measure which would come into the existing excise rebale for using this effect from a date to be notified later, oil in the manufacture of vanaspati will would be about Rs. 7.0 crores. In be increased. A similai concession is any Honourable Member feels that 1 am also proposed to be accorded to rice*bran taking away what many airlines have oil. graciously offered by way of concessional fares, I wish to assure that with the pro­ posed ad valorem tax, the value of the 85 With a view lo providing some concession in absolute terms would in fact relief to the small and marginal units be enhanced. using powerlooms for manufacturing cotton fabt ics, 1 propose to reduce th# rate of compounded levy on units where 89. And now I come to the final set not more than 4 powerlooms are installed of proposals 1 have to announce on behalf frpm Rs. 50 to Rs. 10 per loom per of my colleague, the Minister for Com* annum. In the case of units employing inunicatious. Honourable Members are more than 4 powerlooms, the compounded aware that Poats and Telegraph brandfres levy will be half of the existing rates. have incurred heavy losses in the past *nd 377 Gen. B udget, 1971-72 JYA1STHA 7, 1893 (6\4A:,4) to o . Itorfge/, 1971-72 378

are anticipated to show * toll of as much employment opportunities, there is, at thi1 as Rs. 15 crores during the current year. stage, still the imponderable factor of the Both the Tariff Inquiry Committee which was set up to examine the cates structure developments in East Bengal and the rising of the Posts and Telegraphs Department flood of evacuees. and the Administrative Reforms Commis­ sion have recommended the need for financial viability and the desirability of 92. Fiscal policy, however, is not a surplus being generated from the operation of Posts and Telegraphs. A certain up­ matter simply, or even primarily, of rais­ ward revision in tariffs is therefore inesca­ ing resources to meet the inescapable pable. While proposing this revision, we demands on the national exchequer. It have kept in view the problems faced by must serve larger objectives as well and the less affluent sections of society; items like postcards, letter card#, aud letters guide the economy in desired directions. have thus been kept completely out of the It must in particular, make a significant purview of the upward adjustment of rates impact on existing inequalities in income, Most of the proposed increases relate to registration fees for postal articles, and wealth and economic power and reduce teregraph and telephone tariffs. The ostentatious consumption, It is for this registration and parcel fees are being raised reason that, in the ffeld of direct taxation. by 5 paise and 10 paise respectively for 400 grams. There are also minor adjust­ I have introduced a number of measures ments in the charges for telegrams consist­ whose significance to revenue in the short ing of more thad 8 words as well as in the run may not be so great but which are rentals for telephones, teleprinters and teles services. The Memorandum detail* vital for the achievement of a just society. inag the proposed charges is being circulat- In the field of indirect taxation also, ob­ e along with the Budget papers. jectives such as those of reducing pressures on our balance of payments have been kept in mind; and care has been taken to 90. So far as the Union Budget is concerned, the various proposals outlined ensure that only a small proportion of the would imply, for 1971-72, additional additional burden is borne by the common revenue aggregating to Rs. 177 crores. man. The budgetary gap of Rs. 397 crores 1 had indicated earlier will accordingly be now scaled down to Rs. 220 crores. 93. It is hardly possible to claim that a new social and economic order can be 91. I have now come to the end of ushered in through budgetary policy alone my labours. Quite atndidfy, it has been much less through a single Budget. In a for me a difficult Budget to fwroe. There Budget of this magnitude it is also diffU are a wide range of fiscal proposals and, in some directions, itfee impact of the new cult to reconcile all the objectives we have levies cannot but be considerable. Let me set before ourselves. But 1 hope I have remind Honourable Members, however, not flinched from the duty of trying to that the price rise in the economy has meet the immediate and urgent require* been sufficiently disquieting last year, and the budgetary deficit must therefore be ments while furihering our accepted ob­ kept within reasonable limits. In addition jective of a truly socialist sactety. to tlie obligation that we owe to the community to increase substantially the ftbe of the Plan and to provide for greater 37* Gen, Budget, 1911-12 MAY 28, m i Gen. Budget, 1971-72 3«D

18 05 hr*. proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 1971-72 and to FINANCE (NO. 2) Bill*, 1971 provide for the levy of foreign travel tax.”

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (VITTA MANTRI) (SHRI YESHWANT- The motion was adopted. RAO CHAVAN) : Sir, I beg to move for leave to introduce a Bill to give effect SHRI YESHWANTRAO CHAVAN : to the financial proposals of the Central Sir, 1 uuroducet the Bill. \ Government for the financial year 1971-72 and to provide for the levy of foreign travel tax. The Lok Sabha then adjourned till Eleven of the Clock on Monday, May MR. SPEAKER : The Question is : 31,19711 Jyaistha 10,1893 (SAKA).

“That leave be granted to introduce a Bill to give effect to the financial

* Published in Gazette of India Extraordinary, Pait TI> Section 2, dated 28.5.71. tIntroduced with the recommendation of the President.

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