RAJYA SABHA WEDNESDAY, THE 14TH JULY, 2004 (The Rajya Sabha met in the Parliament House at 11-00 a.m.) 11-18 a.m.$$ (The House adjourned at 11-18 a.m. and re-assembled at 12 Noon) 1. Starred Questions Starred Question Nos. 121 to 140 were laid on the Table. 2. Unstarred Questions Answers to Unstarred Question Nos. 302 to 399 were laid on the Table. 12-00 Noon 3. Papers Laid on the Table Shri Pranab Mukherjee (Minister of Defence) laid on the Table a copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers— (i) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production) and the Bharat Earth Movers Limited for the year 2004-2005. (ii) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production) and the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and the Engineers Limited for the year 2004-2005. (iii)Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production) and the Goa Shipyard Limited for the year 2004-2005. (iv) Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production) and the Mazagon Dock Limited for the year 2004-2005.

Shri Shankarsinh Vaghela (Minister of Textiles) laid on the Table a copy (in English and Hindi) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Textiles) and the Cotton Corporation of India Limited for the year 2004-2005. ______$$ From 11-00 a.m. to 11-18 a.m. some points were raised. Shri P.M. Sayeed (Minister of Power) laid on the Table a copy (in English and Hindi) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India (Ministry of Power) and the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited for the year 2004-2005. Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao (Minister of State in the Ministry of Coal & Mines) on behalf of Shri Shibu Soren laid on the Table a copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers— (a) Annual Report and Accounts of the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre, Nagpur, for the year 2002-2003, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Centre. (c) Statement giving reasons for the delay in laying the papers mentioned at (a) above. Dr. Dasari Narayana Rao (Minister of State in the Ministry of Coal & Mines) laid on the Table a copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following papers— (a) Annual Report and Accounts of the Coal Mines Provident Fund Scheme, Coal Mines Family Pension Scheme (Ceased), Coal Mines Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme and Coal Mines Pension Scheme, for the year 2001- 2002, together with the Auditor's Report on the Accounts. (b) Review by Government on the working of the above Schemes. (c) Statement giving reasons for the delay in laying the papers mentioned at (a) above. Shri Manikrao Gavit (Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs) laid on the Table a copy (in English and Hindi) of the Thirty-third Annual Assessment Report for the year 2001-2002, regarding Programme for accelerating the spread and Development of Hindi and its progressive use for the various official purposes of the Union and its implementation. Shri Shriprakash Jaiswal (Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs) laid on the Table:- I. A copy each (in English and Hindi) of the following Notifications of the Ministry of Home Affairs, under sub-section (3) of section 22 of the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968, along with delay statement— (1) G.S.R.413 dated the 10th November, 2003, publishing the Central Industrial Security Force, Assistant Commandant (Junior Administrative Officer) Recruitment Rules, 2003. (2) G.S.R.155 (E) dated the 28th February, 2004, publishing the Central Industrial Security Force Group “A” and Group “B” Civilian Gazetted Posts Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 2004. II. A copy (in English and Hindi) of the Ministry of Home Affairs Notification G.S.R.36 dated the 7th February, 2004, publishing the Border Security Force, Combatised Head Constable (Ministerial) and Assistant Sub Inspector (Steno) Recruitment Rules, 2004, under sub-section (3) of section 141 of the Border Security Force Act, 1968. 12-02 a.m. 4. Motion for Election to the Committee on Official Language A motion for election of five Members to the Committee on Official Language was moved and adopted. 12-07 a.m.## 5. Matter raised with permission Shri Arun Jaitley raised a matter regarding alleged arrest warrant issued against a Union Minister, as reported in some newspapers. Shri Shivraj Vishwanath Patil, Minister of Home Affairs responded. 12-19 p.m.$$ 6. Calling Attention to Matter of Urgent Public Importance Shri S.S. Ahluwalia called the attention of the Minister of Agriculture on the incidents of suicide by farmers in various parts of the country and remedial measures taken by Government with regard thereto. 12-20 p.m. Shri Priyaranjan Dasmunshi, Minister of Water Resources made a statement. ______## From 12-03 p.m. to 12-07 p.m. some points were raised. $$ From 12-14 p.m. to 12-19 p.m. some points were raised. Thereafter, Members sought clarifications on the statement. 3-00 p.m. 7. Special Mentions 3-00 p.m. 1. Shri Sanjay Nirupam** raised a matter regarding concern over the attacks by Leopards in Mumbai. 3-02 p.m. 2. Shri M.P. Abdussamad Samadani raised a matter regarding need to withdraw the move to tax NRI deposits. 3-04 p.m. 3. Dr.T. Subbarami Reddy raised a matter regarding demand for changes in crop insurance scheme. 3-06 p.m. 4. Shri Motilal Vora** raised a matter regarding need to address the problems of employees of the Fertilizer Corporation of India, Gorakhpur (U.P.). 3-08 p.m. 5. Ms. Pramila Bohidar raised a matter regarding need to upgrade some air fields in Orissa to boost commerce, industry and economy of the State. 3-10 p.m. 6. Shri Ravula Chandra Sekar Reddy raised a matter regarding need to release water from Almatti Dam in Krishna River to Andhra Pradesh. 3-11 p.m. 7. Shrimati N.P. Durga raised a matter regarding need to ban illegal testing of letrozole on women in the country.

______** Spoke in Hindi. 3-12 p.m. 8. Shri Lalitbhai Mehta** raised a matter regarding need to take action over the interference of Pakistan in some parts of Gujarat like Junnagarh, etc. 3-15 p.m. 9. Shri Prasanta Chatterjee raised a matter regarding request to the Union Government for coordinated effort in advance to deal the likely problem of flood in West Bengal. 3-16 p.m. 10. Shrimati Chandra Kala Pandey** raised a matter regarding demand to ban clinical trials by Multi National Pharmaeutical Companies on poor of the country. 3-18 p.m. 11. Shrimati Vanga Geetha raised a matter regarding need to include the State of Andhra Pradesh in National Drainage Technology Programme. 3-20 p.m. 12. Shri V. Narayanasamy raised a matter regarding need to have strict population control. 3-24 p.m. 13. Shri T.S. Bajwa raised a matter regarding need to pay early compensation to farmers of border areas of Jammu whose lands are under mines. 3-25 p.m. 14. Dr. Narayan Singh Manaklao** raised a matter regarding concern over the decreasing prices of onion and garlic in Rajasthan. 3-27 p.m. 15. Shri K. Chandran Pillai raised a matter regarding inadequate credit outflow by the commercial banks in Kerala.

______** Spoke in Hindi. 3-29 p.m. 16. Shrimati Kum Kum Rai** raised a matter regarding need to strengthen the Public Distribution System in the country. Shrimati Chandra Kala Pandey** associated. 3-31 p.m. 17. Shri T.T.V. Dhinakaran raised a matter regarding need to legislate to protect the lower riparian states. 3-33 p.m. 18. Shri Balbir K. Punj raised a matter regarding lynching of Dalit activist in West Bengal. 3-36 p.m. 19. Prof. R.B.S. Varma** raised a matter regarding concern over the difficulties faced by the Hindi medium students in entrance examinations conducted in English medium only by the University of Delhi. 3-38 p.m. 20. Shri Dinesh Trivedi raised a matter regarding concern over starvation deaths in Amlasol (Belpahari), West Bengal. 3-42 p.m. 21. Shri Abu Asim Azmi** raised a matter regarding demand to ban publication of false news in the name of Intelligence Bureau. 3-44 p.m. 22. Shri C. Perumal raised a matter regarding need for early completion of Doordarshan transmitter and enhancement of Radio Station at Dharampuri in Tamil Nadu. 3-46 p.m. 23. Shri Rama Muni Reddy Sirigireddy raised a matter regarding need to exempt Customs Duty on raw material imported for manufacture of micro irrigation system in Andhra Pradesh. ______** Spoke in Hindi. 3-48 p.m. 8. Matter raised with permission Shri Ravula Chandra Sekar Reddy raised a matter regarding reported leakage of kerosene from Kerosene Storage Tanker in a HPCL Oil Terminal in Krishna District in Andhra Pradesh on the 13th July, 2004.. 3-51 p.m. 9. The Budget (Railways), 2004-2005 Further discussion on the Budget (Railways), 2004-2005, commenced. The following Members took part in the discussion:— 3-51 p.m. 1. Shri Vijay J. Darda** 3-55 p.m. 2. Shri V. Narayanasamy 3-57 p.m. Shri Lalu Prasad,** Minister of Railways replied to the debate. The discussion was concluded. 5-19 p.m. 10. Message from Lok Sabha The Appropriation (Railways) Vote on Account No.2 Bill, 2004 Secretary-General reported to the House the following message received from Lok Sabha, signed by the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha :- “In accordance with the provisions of rule 96 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, I am directed to enclose the Appropriation (Railways) Vote on Account No.2 Bill, 2004, as passed by Lok Sabha at its sittingh held on the 14th July, 2004. 2. The Speaker has certified that this Bill is a Money Bill within the meaning of article 110 of the Constitution of India.”

______** Spoke in Hindi. 11. Bill Laid on the Table Secretary-General laid on the Table the Appropriation (Railways) Vote on Account No.2 Bill, 2004, as passed by Lok Sabha.

(The House adjourned at 5-20 p.m. till 11-00 a.m. on Thursday, the 15th July, 2004)

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