APRIL 1971

Sir, I-will now say a few-words about-the more-important objections that-

have-been urged against this proposal. I-have carefully gone through a
great-deal of-this / evidence and I-may-say that-the objections resolve
themselves under five heads. In one brief sentence, they really. come to-
this. The officials say: We do consult people at-//present, and-will-continue
to-consult them; but we-will consult whom we-please, when-we-please, and
how we-please; we-do-not-want to-be bound in-these-/// matters. The five
objections are, first, that informal consultation is better-than formal
consultation; secondly, it-is difficult to know who-are really representatives
of-the people, and-it-is (1) difficult to-get properly qualified representatives
for-the work; thirdly the efficiency of-the district administration will suffer;
fourthly, an advisory body may-be desirable but there-are already District
Boards and Municipalities which might be utilized for-the purpose; why
multiply these bodies? And, lastly, there-is-the objection which-is a
standing argument in-this-country against all // advance, namely, the time
has-not-yet come. Now I-will deal briefly with-these five objections, and-then
will bring my remarks to a close. As-regards-the value /// of informal
consultation, well, it-is all very-well to say that-you do-not-want to-be
formally tied down, that-you like to-be free, and-that-you-(2)will go about
among-the people and-find out things for yourselves. On-the-one-side you
complain that-you-are tied to-your desks, you-are slaves to reports / and
returns, that-you cannot find time to-move among-the people and-on-the-
other-hand you do-not-want to-be bound to consult anybody, you-must-be //
free to consult whom you please. Again, Sir, we-have plenty of experience of
what this informal consultation means, and in-this-matter we-can speak as
no English official /// can, because they-have-no experience of-our side of-the
shield. Under-the present system of consulting 'whom we please', we often
find men of Straw, men of no (3) character, insinuating themselves into-the
favour of officials and backbiting innocent people and exercising a pernicious
influence. In-the end, these-things are generally seen through, but that
takes time / and meanwhile a good-deal of harm is done. And-with-the
frequent transfers of officers that now take-place; we-are exposed to-this risk
far too often. But // apart from this, without putting it on-the low ground, I
say that while the officials may continue to consult whom they please and
my proposal does-not come in-///the way of their doing this all we-want is
that-they should-be bound to consult a body of representative Indians,
properly constituted. We-want a sense of responsibility (4) to attach to-the
man who-is consulted on our behalf; he-must-not-be an irresponsible, self
seeking person, going to-the Collector and expressing views which-would just
suit / the particular mood of-the Collector at-the moment; he should feel the
responsibility of-his position and should know that-he-has a responsibility
towards-the people. To-me // Sir, this argument of informal consultation
appears to-be-the weakest argument that-has-been advanced against to
hold periodical Durbars /// than to-have a Standing Advisory-Council. Now
we all know what these Durbars are. A-large-number-of people assemble--a
hundred or so--and you-cannot consult them. (5)
Bangalore, 2nd August 1960.
Sir,
I-have-the honour to-bring to-the notice of-Government the urgent necessity
for providing-the Government High-School at Kolar with adequate
accommodation / and equipment. The present building was constructed
many years back when-the school had only one section in each of-the three
forms. At-present-the number-of sections has doubled // itself and-the
strength has increased threefold. The rooms in-the building are so small
that-they-are utterly inadequate to accommodate the present classes some
of-which contain more-/// than fifty students in each section. Recently a
private building situated closely was taken-up on rent of Rs.50 per-month.
But-this has-not improved-the position. (6) It-is-very-necessary to extend-
the present building by-the addition of atleast 8 rooms of adequate size. The
Executive Engineer has furnished a plan and estimate. The cost / of
extension will come up to Rs.25,000. No provision has-been made in-the
budget of-the current-year for-the purpose. Government are probably aware
that // no money was sanctioned for-the-last-15-years. The above is-the
state-of-affairs which calls for immediate-attention. In-the-circumstances, I-
request-Government to sanction a /// sum of Rs.30,000 and order us
inclusion in-the budget so-that-the school may-be provided with adequate
accommodation and equipment.
Yours-faithfully,
Director of Public Instruction. (7)
OCTOBER 1971
Mr. Vice Chairman, I-would-like-to divide this problem into two broad
aspects. One is a law-and-order problem. Once we abridge the Constitution
and alter-the fundamental-rights, / than it-is almost an invitation to people
take-up-the challenge. I-may-tell this House through you that if one feels
very strongly and very sincerely about anything, // he is expected to-take or
be cognizant of-the consequences. Therefore, let-us-not look at-this
problem, merely as a law-and-order problem, but as a problem, /// as my
friend Mr. Bhupesh Gupta has put it, which ought to-be solved in-the political
sphere to-get a political solution for that. May I, with your permission, (1)
put to myself one question: What-do I gain by standing alone in-this-House
expressing an unpalatable thing, knowing fully well that if I where to give-up
that / unpalatable thing, you would take, every one of-you would take-me
into your hearts? What-do I get by standing aloof and alone? You-should
understand-the psychology behind // that stand. Please do-not think that I-
am-pressing for-it for-the mere novelty of-it. There-is frustration, a very
intense and very growing one, among /// a section of people of-my part who
definitely feel that-the-present political set-up, the federation, is-not going to
deliver them-the goods. And that-is-why after (2) having had-the experience
in-this federation, not-only the members of-my-Party but members outside
my-Party too feel that unless something radical is thought of, unless some /
new kind of political set-up is created, this federation is-not going to stand-
the strain-and-stress of-the times. Of-course,-the Minister was kind-enough
to state // that even without this amendment, the Constitution is very clear
that-the talk about separation is repugnant to-the Constitution. I-may point-
out that juries are divided on that /// point, and I quote-the opinion of one
jurist of-this august House, I-am quoting Mr. Sapru. He-has written a very
persuasive, a very lucid article, not for (3) separation, but against separation
in one of-our English dailies wherein he-has said about-the Preamble to-our
Constitution and-has said that it-is a Sovereign Republic, since / our
Constitution is-not rigid, since amendments are allowed, since our
Constitution is purposely made to-be flexible, even an amendment to-the
Preamble can-be brought forward. Therefore it // does-not matter much
whether, as-the Minister has stated, the talk about separation is repugnant
to-the Constitution or, as-the jurist has pointed-out, it-is open to ///question.
Apart-from-the Constitution, it-is-a-matter of conscience. You-should think,
every-one of-you in-this-House should think--as to why a particular section
in-this (4)-country feel in-a-way diametrically opposite to what everybody
else feels. We-could-not-have-been peculiarly brought up in a different way.
We-could-not-have-been unaware / of-the good influence that-was being
inculcated in-this-country for-the-past forty or fifty years. We heard
Mahatma Gandhi talk about-the great Bharat. We-have heard // with thrill,
as most of-you have heard, about-the oneness of-this-country. And-yet, why
is it that some /// of-us feel that-the present political setup of such a
federation makes-the State become almost like a colony? Why is-it that we
should feel in that way? (5)
Dear-Sir,
Sometime back, the Indian-Airlines-Corporation conducted successful proving
flights to Cochin and other airports in-the South. The public were and are
still hoping that Indian-Airlines-/Corporation would-be introducing their
Boeing service to Bombay and Madras from Cochin. The existing flight is
inadequate. The Boeing aircraft is specifically designed to operate from
runways with a // length of five thousand feet. I also gather that Indian-
Airlines-Corporation is contemplating introduction of a Boeing Service from
Bombay to Trivandrum instead of Cochin, the reasons being that-/// there-are
Port Trust cranes around the airport in Cochin projecting to a height of two
hundred feet and-that-the runway is-not able-to take-the full weight (6) of-
the Boeing aircraft. There-is very great demand for seats to Cochin from
Madras and other Southern Stations. It-would-be advisable for Indian-
Airlines-Corporation to introduce direct / non-stop Boeing Services between
Madras and Cochin. This Service will ease a lot of pressure on-the other
flights going to Cochin through various points in-the Southern Region.
Further, // since-the obstacles of introducing Boeing Service to Cochin and
Coimbatore can-be overcome by implementing-the suggestion given above,
this can-be a forerunner for Indian-Airlines-Corporation to-/// start a Boeing
Service to Cochin both by-the clockwise and anti-clockwise route. I-would
very-much like-you to kindly consider my above suggestion.
With kind regards,
Yours-sincerely, (7)
MAY 1972
Friends,
It-gives-me and my wife great-pleasure to associate ourselves with-this
Annual Day and Prize Distribution this-morning. I-thank-you for-your cordial
welcome and-for-/the nice things you-have said about me. I-have always
regarded myself as humble worker in-the vast army of men-and-women who
took-part in-the-//great national struggle for independence under-the
leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. My contribution has-been made possible
because of-the co-operation and goodwill. My present job as-the Head
of-///the State of Tamil-Nadu will, I-am-sure, give me opportunities of service
to-the citizens of-the State. I-must first-of-all congratulate you on-the
beautiful (1) setting in-which your school is situated and-also on-the measure
of success you-have achieved in training these young students properly. It-
is-no wonder therefore that your / school has-been attracting successive
Governors to pay visits to-it. I-must also congratulate the school children
and-the staff on-the smart turn out and-the excellent parade // and-I-am-glad
that so-many of-the children have-the privilege of getting trained in-this-
school. The entertainments that I-have-been witnessing this-morning by-
these /// boys-and-girls have-been really enjoyable. It-is good to see these
young girls-and-boys engaging themselves in fun and giving us also first-
class recreation at-the-(2)-same-time. I and my wife are happy indeed to
associate ourselves with-this-morning's function.
The report of-your activities for-the-past year read by-the Principal makes /
an interesting reading. I-am-very-happy to-find that-the pupils live in
separate cottages and-that-they-are not given any servants to assist in-their
work. This // provides an excellent opportunity for-the children to-learn to
work themselves at home and to stand on-their-own legs. The practical
experience which they get in running these /// homes will stand them in good
stead in-their future career. The Principal has also referred to-the dignity of
labour. I-have-no-doubt that-these children when-they (3) go out will carry
with-them-the advantages of training in-this institution. Mahatma Gandhi
always preached the great principle of doing one's own duties at home. This
practice will / certainly bring in self-confidence. Thus, the idea of social
service is deeply rooted in-the pupil at a very young age. I-have-no-doubt
that children receiving such // training will become worthy citizens of-the-
country. I commend this example to every institution which is engaged in
training children. As-the Principal has rightly put it, it-is /// this sort of work
that develops a sense of responsibility and-I-am-very-glad that-you-are
training your students in-the right way.
Another point which-has attracted (4) me to-your school is your system of
having a class library for each class. The students of-the class will no-doubt
take special care of-the books in-/the library and make use of them for-their
general education. It-is noteworthy that-you-have a-number-of outdoor
activities. It-is good that your students learn also // several arts and crafts
in-addition-to-the usual school curriculum. The maintenance of flower and
vegetable gardens by-the children is another item of work which-has draw
my /// attention. The purpose of education is to train children to obtain
knowledge for everyday life to mould their character and also to-fit them in-
some profession in later years. (5)
Madras-9,
27, September, 1970.
To
The President,
The Prosperous Bank of India Limited Staff Union, Madras-21.
Dear-Sir,
I-am-in-receipt-of-your-/letter, dated 22nd August, 1970 which-was
placed before-the Directors. I-have-been directed by-them to-reply to-it as
follows:
The Directors thank-you // for-your suggestions contained in paragraph 1 of-
your representation in-regard-to working-hours. They wish me to state that
steps have already-been taken to decrease the hours /// of work in-the
Accounts-Department by-the sanction of additional staff before-the middle of
next-month. As-you-are-aware, the Directors were pleased to sanction two
months (6) salary as bonus last-year.
It-has-not always-been-possible to allow the staff to enjoy-the leave earned
by them owing to conditions beyond their control. But with-the increase, in
staff, there-should-be no difficulty in satisfying all applications for leave.
From a perusal of-the leave records, however, I find that-the number-of
those-who-//were prevented from enjoying-the leave earned by-them was
very limited.
In-conclusion, I-wish-to assure-the Members of-the Union that-the Directors
will continue to-take /// a sympathetic interest in all matters relating to-the
welfare of- the Bank staff and are anxious that-the staff are efficient and
contented in-their work.
Yours-faithfully,
Secretary. (7)
NOVEMBER 1972
Mr.-Speaker,-Sir,
A serious situation is now prevailing in Telengana. I-find it-is a very difficult
subject to-speak on. Some friends said that-it-is an emotional / problem.
Besides being an emotional problem, the people of Andhra Pradesh are also
emotional. So, this becomes doubly emotional. Apart-from that-we-have to
view this as a problem, // because, after-all, this kind of thing might rise
again in-some-other-parts of India. If-we-have to-face it in-other States, we-
must look into this /// problem in depth.
The problem is-the confidence of-the people of a particular region is lost in-
the administration. That-has to-be faced. When a thing like that (1)
happens, the usual thing is to change the administration or if-you-have got
an election machinery, have fresh elections and change-the administration.
Since that-is-not open to us and since-the majority-party is-not prepared to
resign, the only way is to understand why this-has happened. Sir, this-is-not
confined to Andhra Pradesh or // Telengana. This sort of movement is going-
on elsewhere also. I-can-say that no linguistic State has-been successful in
gaining-the confidence of-the minority community, whether it-///is Andhra
Pradesh or any-other State.
Loyalty to language has grown into loyalty to region. That-is very
dangerous. Since-the frontiers are defined, I-consider that more (2)
dangerous than any Hindu Muslim conflict at-any-time in-the history of India.
Hindu Muslim conflict is of an all India character. In every street, in every
village and / town, they-are mixed and we fight all-over India. If a situation
like that arises, we-will force a decision to-be taken. So, the dangers of
linguistic States // are quite apparent.
Mr.-Speaker,-sir, the other day, the Home-Minister said that-we-should-not
equate linguistic provinces with-the national State. Language is a big
binding force /// and-also an emotional force. When your frontiers are
prescribed, the people of one language function as one nation, in-fact though
in theory, they-may-be part of a (3) federation. People in one small linguistic
province feel more intensely and-they-are more nationalistic. There-is a
great danger in-this fact. Our States are like countries, Andhra Pradesh / is-
as big as France. If-you-have a state like that, you-have this emotional
conflict. All-of-us will-have to-find a solution.
We-have-also to // admit that-there-is a great emotional force which-is
compelling-the people of-one language to come together. We-have-also to
satisfy that urge. That can-be done, /// I-submit, if-you-have language as-the
basis of administration. At-the-same-time, you-should-not make it so big as
it becomes a danger to-the-country (4) and you-should-not make it so big as
to-make a particular region or community to act as a separatist force. The
best thing would-be to divide the-/country into a-number-of small States.
The language principle is there. Having administrations in regional language
is there. Once you-have smaller States automatically the Center becomes
stronger because-//the constituents are very small. While if-the States
become bigger and stronger, the Centre becomes weaker-and-weaker. This
danger becomes more impressive when-you relies that-the future /// make-
up of--the-Government is to-be on-the coalition system based on multiparty
system. Coalition Governments are, after-all, weak Governments. Therefore
the Center also becomes weaker. (5)
Madras, 10th January, 1972.
To-The Commissioner-of-Police, Madras.
Dear-Sir,
As-the President of-the Public-Welfare-Association, Egmore, Madras, I-
would-like to-draw-your kind-attention / to an editorial in-The Hindu of yester
date on road accidents and to-mention-the fallowing facts which also
contribute to increase in accidents. Firstly, the platforms of City roads // are
full of ditches and rubbish so-that-the people are often driven to walk on-the
roads. This makes-the vehicles choose-the middle or-the right-side of-/// the
road to-avoid-the pedestrians. Secondly, three-or-four cyclists ride abreast
thus leaving little space for other vehicles. Further, the cyclists in-their
anxiety to-avoid a ditch (6) or a projection on-the road, all of a sudden move
two-or-three feet towards their right-side without any concern for-the
vehicles coming behind. Thirdly, indiscriminate crossing / by-the pedestrians
at places even where crossing is prohibited lead to major accidents occur,
on-account-of reckless crossing by // people. The Commissioner-of-Police
may speak to-the Transport-authorities and request them to test each-and-
every vehicle before it-is let out for-the day's trips. The /// Corporation may-
be requested to broaden the roads for-the increased traffic vehicles. The
loud speakers diverting the minds of-the people on-the road should-be
silenced.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1973
Mr.-Chairman,
I-am-afraid my Hon'ble friend has-not understood me. When I-say that-
there-will-be a University in New-Delhi, it-will-not-be without colleges / or-the
necessary-facilities. I-take it that-it-will mean a good and big expansion in
New-Delhi where quite a-large-number-of student population resides. Some
of-//them travel eight or nine miles every day though-the transport-question
is a big question in Delhi. They-have to stand for long hours in queues to get
into-/// the buses. That-is a big problem. It-is-the duty of-the Central-
Government as also the Delhi University which-is said to-be national
university under-the Central-(1)-Government to give admission to all-the
students who want to go for higher studies. Till recently the Punjab
University was conducting evening classes and conducting examinations,
but-this facility / has now been removed because the Delhi University did-
not-want that its jurisdiction should in-any-way be infringed by allowing any-
other University to exercise the powers that // should-be exercised by it.
With-the increase in-the-number-of students and-the closing of-the evening
colleges, the problem has grown bigger. So, the starting of-the ///
correspondence courses is quite welcome. It-is-also good that-it-is thrown
open to students who-are residing in-any part of-the-country. This-is-the one
way (2) in-which our difficulty can-be met. After-all many young men want
to-go in for higher-education or want to go to an evening college or attend /
a part time lecture so-that while they-are earning they-are able-to improving
their qualifications they can put themselves to much better service. This-//is
a good feature but I-do-not-think it-is enough. The Hon'ble-Minister says
that-they-will start these courses only with-the arts classes. This-is a /// new
experiment. I-do-not-say it-should start with all other subjects like science-
and-technology, but I-think it-will meet only a very small fraction of-the (3)
difficulty being faced by Delhi students. Particularly when our country is
advancing very rapidly and students of science-and-technology are more-
and-more eager to-find admission, it-will-/be something to introduce these
courses but not in-any half hearted manner. I somehow feel that-these
correspondence courses should-have started at-least with three subjects,
which-were // mentioned by-the Minister just-now. Another thing that-he
mentioned is that-the same teachers will set-the papers, the lectures, etc.
this may-be a good feature, but-///-the teachers who-are teaching in schools-
and-colleges may-not-be well conversant with-the method of
correspondence. Minister is able-to remove our apprehension with-regard-
to-the (4) standards that will-be obtained by making-the students go in for
correspondence courses in different degrees and diplomas.
I-cannot-say that-the Delhi University has discharged its responsibilities / so-
far-as providing advanced education to students, who come out-of our
schools is concerned, to-the extent it-should-have done. I-can say with
confidence that-there-//is a great resentment among-the student population
in Delhi that-the facilities which Delhi University is providing are-not enough
and even-the existing colleges are not up to-///the mark. Apart-from-the
teaching staff who may-be of a medium order, the other equipment and
efficiency obtaining there, is far below the standard in some good
Universities. (5)
Graden House Road, Patna,
20th June 1970
John Bright, Solicitors, Bombay.
Dear-Sirs,
We-have perused your amendments in-the draft contract, and-think it-is well
to-write to-/ you at-once upon two-or-three points that are vital. In-the-first-
place, it-is impossible for-the vendor to deduce a forty years' title. He
purchased the // property under conditions which precluded him from calling
for or inquiring into-the title anterior to-the date of-the deed mentioned in
clause 3 of-the draft contract, and /// as that deed in dated more than thirty
years ago, we-trust your client will-be content to accept it as-the root of-the
title. We observe also that (6) your client wishes to postpone the completion
of-the purchase for six months from-the present time. This proposal the
vendor is unable-to entertain. He informs us that-he / told your client before
any offer was made, that-the sale must-be completed by 25th of-this month
at-the latest. He-is-not prepared to extend the time // and he instructs us to
say definitely that if-the sale is to proceed, the date named by-us for
completion must remain. Unless your client is willing to give /// way on-these
points the negotiations must-be considered at an end. On-hearing he-is
willing to-do-so, we-shall revise the draft for-your approval.
Yours-truly, (7)
DECEMBER 1973
Chief-Minister and-Friends,
It-gives-me-great-pleasure to-be in Madras again. I-have always loved the
talented people of Tamil-Nadu, their art and culture and-I-/consider it a
privilege to-be in-your midst today. I-thank-the people of Tamil-Nadu for
having donated so generously to-the Defence Fund. Your Chief-Minister
has-//been kind-enough to-refer to-my-own State. It-is-true that Uttar
Pradesh is a big State not-only in size but even more so in population. But ///
it-is by-all means a very poor State, certainly the poorest in-our country, if I-
may-say-so. In-the recent war, it had the-largest-number-of (1) martyrs and
seriously wounded jawans and others officers in-the various hospitals in
India. I-am-happy-to-say that people there have also made a major effort in
collecting / money for-the Defence Fund and-have contributed about Rupees
Five Crores. Personally I-feel that-there-is-no harm in having friendly
competition in-such matters among-the States // to vie with-one-another as
to who-can help our mother land more and who-can strengthen-the nation
more. We all know that-the recent war was thrust upon /// us and-we-have
emerged ourselves as a victorious nation. We-had to-fight for ideals and
principles. I-will-be failing in-my duty if I-do-not mention (2) that-the nation
as-a-whole stood as one man, forgetting all differences-of-opinion and-you,
the-people of Tamil-Nadu, have proved that-you-will-be second to / none in
preserving the unity of-the-country and-in defending our borders. As your
Chief-Minister has pointed-out, not-only-the actual fighting but-also-the
stresses and-//strains were so big as to constitute a trial for India's unity and
our capacity to-get-things done. I-am-proud-to-say that we-have passed
through this /// ordeal with flying colours and all-over-the-country, whether a
State, was big-or-small, whether it-was backward or forward, we-found that-
the-Government and-the people (3) showed a rare sense of unity and
solidarity and-that all-sections of-the people were willing to serve and
sacrifice to-the-extent-possible. It-was-a-matter-for / pride and satisfaction
that in-our defence forces and other organizations, and-the actual fighting,
people of all-the States in-our-//country had more-or-less an equal share.
For nearly a decade now, I-have-been visiting all our borders and trying to
see our border posts and understand-the /// difficulties under-which our
defence forces are living and functioning. After-the war, I-had-been to-some
of-the big hospitals where large-numbers-of our wounded Jawans were (4)
receiving treatment in-the ice bound Ladak and-in-the jungle areas of-our
eastern borders. There I-have-seen a number-of young officers and Jawans
from Tamil-Nadu / as indeed from other Southern States. So, if today India is
united and strong and respected by-the world, it-is-because of-the courage,
the spirit of unity and // patriotism of-these brave and young people. I-
should-like, on-this-occasion, to pay homage once-again to all-those-who-
have sacrificed their lives and convey my deepest /// sympathy and good
wishes to-those-who lost their limbs and who-have to begin life afresh. I-
wish to pledge our deep sense of gratitude to all of them. (5)
Letter-from-the Secretary, Madras City Bus passengers'-Association,
92, Anna-Salai, Madras, to-the-Director, Pallavan Transport-Corporation,
Madras.
Sir,
I-would-like to-bring to-your kind-/notice-the inconvenience and difficulties
experienced by-the City passenger travelling in-the Corporation transport
buses, especially the office going public. It-is-true that-the population of
Madras City // is growing by leaps and bounds and-has already touched the
record figure of 30 lakhs. Added to-this, there-is-the floating population who
come to-the City on /// some business or other and stay for short periods. Of-
late, the problem of transport has become a formidable one and especially
travel during peak hours has become next to (6) impossible. The bus
conductors use their saliva while issuing tickets. Passengers also do-not
protest because some do-not mind it and some want to avoid arguments
with-the conductors, but / this harmful and unhygienic habit is continuing,
although it-has-been brought to-the notice of higher-authorities on many
occasions. It-will-be very-much appreciated if-the conductors // are provided
with wet sponge pads attachable to-their bags containing tickets and regular
checks should-be made to see that-they-are made use of.
On-behalf-of-the /// City passengers, I earnestly appeal to-you to-take all
possible steps to-improve-the services early and avoid-the inconvenience
and hardships caused to-the travelling public.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1974
Sir,
I-am-sure that every Honourable-Member will share with me the sense of
relief that-this long debate is coming to an end. I-did-not-want to-/make any
long speech. But in-view of-the speech of-the leader-of-the-Opposition, in-
spite-of-the-fact-that my health does-not permit it, I-have // to-meet certain
points which-have-been made on-the floor of-the-House. We-have-been in
office now for nearly a year and-the Honourable-Members of-this-///House are
entitle to sit in judgement over our achievements and failures.
Sir, I-have-been trained in-such-a-way that I-take-these criticisms in an
objective spirit. (1) I-have always welcomed points made against me or
against the Government. Even-though a stab come from my back also, I-did-
not-take objection to it. Of-course, that Honourable-Member should-have /
thought twice before making that speech. I-am-not going to-deal with-it at
length, but I-want to-mention this merely for-the-//purpose-of showing that I-
always welcome criticism. During-this-period-of one year, I-am-not prepared
to say, as-far-as I-am-concerned, that nobody else could-///have done better
under-the circumstances. I-am occupying this position, if-you-will permit me
to say so, by mere accident. I-am-sure that-there-are so-many (2) Members
here who-could-have done better. But I-can make-the claim, not-only on-my
behalf but on-behalf of my colleagues also, that-we-have tried to-/do our best
in-the best interests of-the State.
Now, the Father-of-the-Nation had-been telling us that-the means were also
as important as the ends. // If-we-are true followers of-the Father-of-the-
Nation, we-cannot establish democracy through dictatorship. When-we-have
adopted Parliamentary democracy, it-is inevitable that-we-must-have ///
some-party-Government. But though this-is a party-Government, it-should-
not-be a Government for-the-party. If-the-Government begins to function
for-the-party, it-is (3) really not good for-the-party itself. Now, the debate
was mainly concentrated on famine. It-is-true that-we-are passing through a
very difficult period and-the people / are really undergoing suffering. The
only thing that-we-have to see is in what way relief can-be given to-these
people. In dealing-with this problem of famine, // our only desire was to
save-the people of-this State by giving them-the necessary relief. In-spite-of
that, allegations have-been made that-we-have discriminated between ///
region-and-region. But as-far-as this-matter is concerned our conscience is
quite clear. As Finance-Minister, I-was very-well aware of-the expenditure
which-was from-(4)time-to-time sanctioned for-the-purpose-of meeting
expenditure, we-were in-no-way concerned with-the question whether-the
area was / in-the south or in-the north or in-the middle. The only thing we-
were concerned with was where-the distress was more and where greater
relief was needed. //
I-hope that we-will-have normal conditions next-year so-that-the people who-
have-been suffering for-the-last so-many-years will get some sort of relief ///
because whatever relief is-now provided by-the-Government goes only to-a-
certain-extent to relieve-the distress. But-the real life comes only when
normal conditions are restored. (5)
Bombay, 1st March 1960
From-the Secretary, Maharashtra Legislature, Bombay to-the Secretary,
Mysore Legislature, Bangalore.
Sir,
I-am-directed to state that arrangements for-the Conference to-be / held in
Bombay are being made as under: The Conference of-the Presiding Officers
Symposium and-the Conference of Secretaries are proposed to-be held in-the
Conference Hall in-//the Legislators' Hostel. I-am to inform-you that
accommodation for all-the guests will-be provided in-the Legislators' Hostel
in Sector No.9. We-are trying to provide /// as many facilities as possible in-
the Hostel. It-has-been decided that all-the Presiding and Deputy Presiding
Officers should-be treated as State Guests. The others will-be (6) charged at
moderate rates for both boarding and lodging. The rates will-be
communicated to-you shortly. As sufficient number-of Government cars are-
not available, it-is regretted that-/it-will-not-be-possible to provide separate
cars for-the Deputy Presiding Officers. We,-therefore, request that two
Deputy Presiding Officers may share a car between themselves.
Arrangements for // Mini buses are being made in-order-to enable
Secretaries and other Officers and also-the members of-the families of
Presiding Officers, to-move about-the City for shopping /// and other
purposes. I-shall-be-obliged if-you-could furnish the details at-an-early-date
so-as-to enable this Office to-make necessary-arrangements.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1974
Mr-Chairman,
I-am-very-much indebted to-your invitation to-me to speak to-you this-
evening. I-am deeply touched by your kind words, which, I-/am-sure, reflect
the sentiments of-the people of-this great country. You-have always shown
deep understanding of not-only the hopes and aspirations of-our people but
also // the trials, tribulations and varied problems, we-had to labour against,
during our historic struggle for liberation. May I-say, our movement for
freedom took inspiration from-the thoughts and /// deeds of-some of-your
wonderful men? We-have stood for freedom and democracy in-our-country,
because we believe that-these ideals are common to all mankind and are (1)
indivisible. We realise that what-takes-place in one part of-the universe has
its echo in other places as-well and affects the thinking of all people. On an /
occasion like this, I-know, you-will expect me to say something about my
people and their culture. To a distinguished audience like this, so well-
informed and enlightened, I-//have very-little to say. But there-is one basic
fact about our culture, which-is-not very-much appreciated. Our country is
so diverse and so full of contradictions /// that what-is true of some parts
may-be equally untrue of other parts. Nevertheless, there-is an under-
running stream of unity, a unity in diversity, which binds the (2) whole
nation. This-is something which-we-have always cherished. Again, our
country is one of poverty, but one which-is fighting it with all-its strength. If
I-were / to select just one quality of-ours which-is essential for-the working of
real democracy, it-is tolerance. Last-week, I-was in-another place, which-is-
also a // great Democracy, and I-was asked a similar question, about our high
ideals and-so-on. My answer is simple. Like other countries ours also is
inhabited by human-beings /// and not all human-beings are able-to live-up
to high ideals. All-the same, we-must endeavour our best to work our way,
often by difficult and painful (3) means. Democracy means so-many things.
In-the West, the meaning given to democracy is, there-should-be a two-party
system of Government and-that people must vote for / one party or-the
other. In-our-country, we-are often told that because we-have too-many
political-parties, our democracy is-not complete, and that we-must
endeavour // to evolve a two-party system. This, to-my-mind, is rather odd
because two parties cannot absorb and assimilate all-that-is canvassed,
although I-must admit that, multiplicity /// of parties, as in-India, is-not of
very-great help to-the people. Nevertheless, it-is one phase in-the process of
evolution and I-do-not-think that (4) it affects the basic concept of
Democracy. India, by-and-large, has always remained a democratic nation.
This sense of democracy, if I-may use the expression, has derived from / our
heritage of tolerance which-is an old quality in Indian philosophy and in-our-
own way of-life. It-is upto-us all to foster and sustain this spirit. // I-have
mentioned about-the quality of tolerance which-is-the hallmark of any
culture. We-have wedded ourselves to-the democratic way of-life. Such a
thing is absolutely /// necessary especially when-we-have differences of
language and customs, because democracy stands for settlements or
decision by consent of a majority and execution of-the final decision by-all.
(5)
Dear-Sir
We-have for acknowledgement your kind letter of yesterday's date, assuring
us of-your valuable patronage, subject, of-course, to-the question of price
being settled to-your / satisfaction. While we-are happy about your
response, we-are-obliged to-place before-you certain fasts which-have a
bearing not-only on-the cost-of production but on//-the trade as-a-whole.
The world is passing through a state-of economic crisis owing to a variety of
circumstances like change of consumer tastes on-the-one-hand /// and fall in
production of consumer goods on-the other. You-will kindly appreciate that-
the twin factor hag affected our trade as-much-as it has influenced the
trends (6) in-other-parts-of-the-world also. As-regards our future business
relations we-would advise that-it-would-be in-the best interests of both of-us
if-we / sit and discuss-the whole issue of prices in all-its aspects. We believe
that a free and frank discussion will provide an opportunity for us to
appreciate each-other's // point-of-view better and to arrive at a mutually
advantageous arrangement. In all probability, our Chief Representative will-
be calling on you next-week, when-you could let him /// know the date and
time convenient to-you, so-that-we-may go ahead with arrangements for-the
meeting.
Assuring you of-our continued services, We remain,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1975
Friends,
I-am emboldened to-address you in-this intimate fashion because of-the
friendship and hospitality which-you, the citizens of-the United-States have
showered upon me. I-/have come to-your great country on a brief visit, at-
the gracious invitation of-your President, whose humanity and whose
distinguished and devoted services to-the cause of peace // have won for-
him a unique place among-the statesmen of-the world. I-am-happy to-be
here, and my-only regret is-that I-can-only stay a /// few-days and-have-no
prior opportunity of meeting many of-you personally. Five years-ago, a
professor of an American University visited me in Delhi, and gave me a (1)
gift which I-have treasured very greatly. That-was a mould in brass of
Abraham Lincoln's right-hand. It-is a beautiful hand, strong and firm, and-yet
gentle. It-/has-been kept ever since on-my study table, and-I look at it every-
day and-it-gives-me strength. This may perhaps give-you some idea of-our //
thinking and our urges in-India. For, above all, we believe in liberty, equality,
the dignity of-the individual and-the freedom of-the human spirit. Because
of-this, we-///are firmly wedded to-the democratic way of life, and in-our
loyalty to-this cause we-will-not falter. Nearly seven years-ago, we
constituted our country into a (2) Republic, and gave to ourselves a
Constitution based on-these principles, and guaranteeing the fundamental
human rights of freedom of-the individual, equality of men and-the rule-of-
law. / Five years-ago we-had general elections in-our-country for our Central
Parliament as-well-as for our-State Assemblies. These elections were
organised on a vast scale by // an authority free of-Government control so-
as-to ensure that-they-were free and impartial. Early next-year we-are again
going to-have general elections in-which two-///hundred million voters are
entitled to participate. You-will realize the vastness of-these elections when
I-tell-you that-there-will-be one million two hundred thousand polling booths,
(3) so-that no voter will-have to-go too far to vote. India is a big country with
a population of 370 million--one-seventh of-the / total population of-the
world. It-is a country rich in history and tradition, with a civilization nearly as
old as recorded time and a culture nourished on its own // soil and blended
happily with-those of other. peoples and of other lands.
This-year we celebrated in-India and-in other countries the two-thousand-
and-five-hundredth anniversary /// of a very-great son of India, the Buddha,
who gave us the message of peace and compassion. Through-the centuries
India has preached and practised toleration and understanding, and (4) has
enriched human thought, art and literature, philosophy and religion. Her
sons journeyed far and wide braving the perils of-land and sea, not with
thoughts of conquest or domination, / but as messengers of peace or
engaged in-the commerce of ideas as-well-as of-her beautiful products.
During these years of history India has experienced both good and // bad.
But throughout her long history she has remembered the message of peace
and tolerance. In-our-own time this message was proclaimed by our great
leader and master, Mahatma /// Gandhi, who led us to freedom by peaceful,
but effective action on a mass scale. Nine years-ago, we-won our
independence through a bloodless revolution in conditions of honour. (5)
From-the Zonal-Manger, Indian Oil-Company, Madras, to all distributors and
dealers in Tamil-Nadu.
Dear-Sirs,
As you-may-be-aware, we-have-been contemplating for-some-time / past a
reduction in-the price of kerosene locally available and-have also, to-some-
extent, raised the hopes of-the consumers for early relief. But-the sudden
outbreak of-//the war, we-regret-to-say, has so totally altered the situation
that-we-are-obliged for go into-the whole question of price reduction again.
It need hardly be /// pointed-out that when-we-do-so, we-may-have to-take-
into-account several factors, the most-important of which, of-course, being-
the need to conserve as much (6) oil as possible for-the war effort, while
striving, at-the-same-time, to-make available to-the consuming public
kerosene at reasonable prices as-well-as in reasonable quantities. / In light
of-the above circumstances, we propose to-call a conference of all our
authorized distributors and dealers shortly to thrash-out in great detail the
question of price // reduction in all its aspects. The conference will-be held in
Madras City to enable our representatives to gather at-the headquarters of-
their principals. We invite you to-the /// conference to-be held on-the 5th-
instant. The time-and-venue will-be intimated later. We-are-sure that-you-
will give your co-operation in-the matter.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1975
Dear Friends,
It-gives-me very-great-pleasure to-be with-you this-evening and inaugurate
the Annual Session of-the Association of Engineer of-our State.
I-am-very-/much interested in-the prosperity of-the State and-in particular in-
the uplift of-the poor and-the weaker sections of-the Society. Our main
object is to eradicate // poverty and provide the basic necessities such-as
food, clothing and shelter. I-am-sure that no-one will differ from this basic
objective of fair deal to-the poor. /// To achieve this, our engineers and
technical experts have to play a major role. The progress and future of a
country depends on-the hard-work of-its engineers and (1) technical experts.
That-is-why, I-am-happy to-come over here and-take-part in-the proceeding
of-this session. At-present our State is facing a number-of / problems for
development and many of-the obstacles boil down to finance, scarcity of
power, water shortage, fertilizer, etc.
As-regards power, we-have fully utilized the hydel resources of-//our State
and-have to-look for-the installation of thermal and nuclear power plants.
Situated far away from coal fields and mines, obviously a long-term solution
of power /// would-be to build nuclear power station. But, construction and
generation of nuclear power takes over ten years. Because of-this, an
intermediate solution would-be the thermal power stations (2) constructed
preferably along-the coastal line for easy transportation of coal through-the
sea and road. Also, you-have to-get the best out-of-the existing power
stations by / better maintenance and utilization of installed- capacity and
reducing-the transmission losses. Surely, engineers could play a great part
in reducing-the construction time and improving the maintenance. As
you-//are-aware, availability of-water is a perennial problem since our State
has to depend not-only on monsoon but also on other States. Our State
being at-the fag end of-the rivers, we-are-not getting the requisite quantity
of water. Large quantity of ground water has-been tapped and it has to-be
limited to-avoid seeping (3) in of sea water into-the land. Also, the monsoon
failure has reduced even-the availability of existing ground water facilities.
Therefore, I appeal to-the industries to-make their-/own-arrangements
wherever possible to-find ground water and-to re-use the waste water after
treatment. This-will conserve water for drinking and agricultural purposes.
Here you-can help in // developing suitable process to convert sea water into
potable water or atleast water that could-be used for agricultural purposes.
I-understand that by constructing submerged dams across-the dry /// or
seasonal river like Palar would arrest the tremendous amount of-water that
may otherwise slowly find its way to-the sea. This water could-be used as
drinking water (4) for towns nearby and agricultural purposes. This may-be
investigated by-you. You-could help the State for-the construction of
housing to-the poor by evolving suitable methods which-/will bring-down the
construction cost. I- am-happy to note that there was a seminar in-the
morning on rural development. As you all agree, villages have to-be //
developed with their resources to-avoid migration to urban areas thereby
causing unemployment, inadequate accommodation and health hazards.
People from Tamil-Nadu had-been to Indonesia and other eastern
countries /// to build huge temples. The huge stone on-which the Kalasam of
Thanjavur Temple now stands, was raised to its present position by providing
a ramp that extended four miles. (5)
From-the Director, National Caustic Soda Factory, Ennore, to-The Chairman,
Tamil-Nadu Electricity-Board, Madras.
Sir,
We-wish-to-inform-you that-we-have-been permitted by-the-Government / to
put up a plant for-the manufacture of caustic soda and-that we-have
proposed to-locate this unit near Ennore. As-you-know, the manufacture of
caustic soda // is power intensive where besides common salt the major raw-
material is power. Because of large consumption of power the economic
viability of-this project is very sensitive to power /// tariff. We-would-
therefore request you to-fix a special power tariff for our proposed project
instead of-the normal tariff charged for other industries which-are-not power
intensive. (6)
The cost of-the project is estimated around Rs.20 crores. It-is needless to-
mention that-this project would-have tremendous potential for absorbing
unemployed people but will result / in-the growth of-many ancillary
industries. As-you-are-aware, power intensive industries all-over-India enjoy
concessional tariff. Such rates are generally subsidized by-the respective-
Governments based // on-the essentiality of project. In-order-therefore that
our proposed unit is not-only competitive with other new units coming up in-
other-parts-of-the-country, but-/// also be competitive with other units in-the
State, we-request that a special tariff may please be considered for our
project.
Thanking-you and with kind regards,
Yours-faithfully, (7)

MAY 1976
Sir,
I-shall try to-be as brief as possible and I-will hold out no threats of non-co-
operation either with-the Finance-Minister or anyone else. It-seems-to-/me
that in-the statement that-you made this-morning before-the debate started,
you tried to indicate what, in-your opinion, should-be the scope of-the debate
at-// each stage of-the Budget discussion. I-thought that your object was to
give a sort of warning to-the House, without laying down any rules, that-
there-should-be, /// as-far-as-possible, not repetition. I-should say that-the
last speaker entirely missed this point of-your observation when-he said that-
he expected-the same points-of-(1) view to-be repeated four times even in-
the Budget Session.
At-the present moment, we-are in-a formative stage and-we-are building up
a new machinery for-/the more effective financial control over-the
expenditure of-the-Government. So, I-would-like to-take-this opportunity of
making one-or-two suggestions which coincide with-those mentioned // by-
the-last speaker. It-is-the intention of-the Honourable Finance-Minister to
ask this House at a later stage to elect an Estimates-Committee. The last
speaker made /// a complaint that-the Finance-Minister had not been prompt
in asking this House to-take that step. I-do-not see how any one in-the
position of the Finance-(2)Minister, with-the time at-the disposal of-the-
House, could-have appointed an Estimates-Committee, if-it-was seriously to
scrutinize the expenditure of one or more Ministers. In-/the-circumstances
in-which we-have-found ourselves this year, I-do-not-think-the Finance-
Minister could-have had recourse to any-other step than-the one which he //
has taken. Therefore we-find ourselves without an Estimates-Committee at-
the present moment. I-have-no-doubt that-he-will ask us, before-the session
is over, to elect /// an Estimates-Committee which-will scrutinize-the
estimates of one or more Ministries according to-its choice. I-believe it-is-
also his intention to ask us to elect a (3) Standing Finance-Committee, in-
addition to-the Estimates-Committee. While-the Estimates-Committee will
suggest economies in-accordance-with-the-policies laid down by-the-
Government and sanctioned by-the-/ House, the Standing Finance-
Committee, on-the-other-hand, will look into new schemes of expenditure.
At-the present moment, therefore, we-are in-the position of having to
adopt // the Appropriation Bill without-the benefit of-the work of-the
Estimates-Committee.
I-agree-with-the last speaker that-there-is a very strong case for continuing-
the Standing-/// Committees of-this-House, attached to-the various Ministries.
I-know that-it-has-been argued that-there-are no Standing-Committees in-
the-House-of-Commons. But I-would-(4)like-to point-out that in-the-House-of-
Commons, because of-its long experience, there-are on-the Opposition
Benches several Members with inside knowledge of-the administration.
In-/this-House we-know very-little of-the inside of administration. So, it-is
these Standing-Committees which give us limited opportunities to acquaint
ourselves with-the work of-the // different Ministries.
Then, Sir, I-am one-of-those-who think-the-Government have-not-been idle
all-these-years. They-have-been active. It-is wrong to say that-/// the
Ministers have wasted their time. It-would-be wrong to put at-the doors of
any particular Minister or at-the head of-the administration, the sins of
omission. (5)
Bombay-3, 1st August 1970.
Messrs. Venkat-and-Company, 10, Barnaby Road, Bombay-8.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-in-receipt-of-your-letter of 20th July and-thank-you / for-the-same.
It-is unusual for-your account to fall into arrears. We-are very-happy that-
you-have given your early attention to-the matter and-we should // very-
much appreciate you for-your prompt reply and for-your courtesy in
informing us of exactly how you stand. We-are very-sorry to-learn that-
there-has-been /// an unusual slackness in-your trade and-that-it-has
prevented you from settling your account in time. We-also note that-you
wish to hold over-the settlement until (6) you-are in-a-position to-pay in full
the amount of Rs.2,000 owed by-you that-we-are-glad-to-inform-you that-we-
are-/ prepared to assist you to-get over your present difficulty in another
way. We-have-no objection to-take back-the goods you-are unable-to sell,
and to-give-// you credit for-them. This we-hope-you-will realize, will
considerably reduce your debt. As-a-result, you-will-be-able to clear your
debt either by a single /// remittance or by two fortnightly installments. We-
shall-be-glad to-hear that-you approve of-the above suggestion and are
arranging to-send us the unsold goods.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1976
I-thank-you-very-much for inviting me to preside over-the anniversary day
celebrations of-your College. At-the-outset, let-me congratulate- you on-the
very-good work / that-you-have-been doing in-the field of education. A
women's college has indeed very special importance. I-think that, in-a-way,
all women are teachers. Whether they-// are actually in-the teaching
profession or-not, whether they-have any particular job or whether they-are
merely home makers, they-are first, foremost and to-the last teachers and
guides of society. What sort of society we-will-have, lies very-much in-the
hands of-the women of-this-country. That-is-why we attach so-much (1)
importance and value to-the education of women.
I-am-sure you-have all heard of-the meaningful quotation of Gandhiji about a
man's education being-the education of an / individual, but a woman's
education being the education of-the family. This-is very true. So, it-is
important at-any-time and in-any-country, what women do, what // they
think, how-much understanding they-have of problems at home and abroad.
We-talk often of emancipation of women. I-am well aware-,that with-this
college have-been /// associated many women who-have played a key role
in-the emancipation of Indian women. But usually when-we talk of
emancipation, we mean only how-many women are able (2) to be educated
or how-many of-them are able-to get good positions in life. Actually, what-is
meant by-the emancipation of women is-not-merely the number-/ of women
with education or influence, but-the position and influence of-the average
women. What we-would-like-to see in India is that-the average Indian
woman has // a status, an honourable status, in life and that she is able-to
exert her influence for-the good of-the community at large. We-have known
throughout our history, /// and perhaps in-the history of all nations, that even
at times when women were-not emancipated, there-have-been women of
character who-have left an impression, an indelible (3) impression, I-should
say, on society and sometimes on an entire age. But, such names have-
been few and far between.
There-are two main tasks for women to perform. / The first is to create the
right sort of atmosphere. We, in-our country, want a decent life for our
people. By decent life, I-do-not for-a-moment // suggest, mere living in
better houses, wearing better clothes and eating nutritious food. All-these-
things are no-doubt important and essential for leading a decent life. But,
even more /// important than all-these-things is-the creation of a subtler kind
of atmosphere. There-should-be an atmosphere of friendship, goodwill and
harmony and not one of hatred and (4) animosity.
We live in a world which-is highly competitive and which encourages
rivalries. There-can-be good rivalries as they-are in a college competition
where every individual will / try to-do his or her best without in any way
harming the others. These are good and-I-would even say desirable rivalries
which help us to grow and // develop. But sometimes in life there are bad
undesirable rivalries. Some people feel that if-they can somehow run down
somebody else, they can grow and prosper. But that-/// is-not at-all-the way
of life to-be desired. Nobody can grow by cutting down anybody else. One
can grow only by helping the other people to grow. (5)
From-the Secretary, Sugar Factories-Association, Madurai to-the
Secretary-to-Government, Agriculture-Department, Madras. Sir,
I-am directed by-the executive-committee of-the Association to-draw-your
attention / to-the very poor and unsatisfactory condition of-the roads leading
to-the sugar factories situated in different parts-of-the State.
You-may perhaps recollect that when-the rate-//of-the cess on sugarcane
was raised last-year, we-were-told that-it-was done with-the chief abject of
undertaking-the laying of good roads and taking-///up of several other
development activities in areas where-the sugar factories are now situated.
We-were also told that a number-of schemes would-be formulated for-this-
purpose. (6)
I-am, however, to-request-you to issue very early instructions to-the
concerned revenue officials directing them to issue the necessary certificates
in-respect-of-the number-of such / sugar bags then-and-there. These
certificates are required by-us as we propose to-take-up-the-question of
applying for tax relief from-the concerned authorities. I-am // to-request that
Government may-be pleased to-look-into-the above matters and take such
early action as-is possible. Especially with-regard-to laying roads, I-am to-///
make a special request that-the work may-be commenced before-the coming
winter season. Otherwise, it-will cause much inconvenience to a-large-
number of-our customers.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1977
Sir,
While we are in the midst of food grain shortage, I have asked the
different Ministries concerned to consider the question of prices of some
other items of goods which / are also essential for our day to day life.
Sometimes the prices of these articles lead to an increase in prices of
foodgrains. Some of these items are cloth, vegetable // oils, sugar, matches,
kerosene, tea, soap and vanaspati. It is important to fix the prices of these
items and properly enforce them. These products are of interest to the
common /// man and to the low income groups generally. Prompt action has
already been taken in regard to the fixation of prices of popular varieties of
cloth and it has been (1) decided not to leave it to voluntary control. We
should, as in other countries generally adopt the practice of selling goods of
fixed prices. In-fact there-should-be a / display of prices for all essential
commodities and they should be sold only at those prices. It should become
more or less a matter of habit for the producer and // the seller to know and
understand that there will be no undue profiteering at any time. This may
take time but we must move in that direction. Will it be /// possible for some
of the shop keepers at least to set an example? Let it be the duty of their
associations or other voluntary organizations to give a lead in this (2) regard.
I am sure that if they do it they will create tremendous goodwill for
themselves and also truly serve the people.
I would also like to suggest that there / should be as many consumer
co-operative societies as possible. There may be shortcomings in their
working, but the public workers should try their level best to sell articles at
a // fixed price and the quality is also maintained.
I have stressed this point at the All India Conference of Co-operative
Societies. I remind you the importance here also. May I /// mention here
that recently special checks were carried quietly in Delhi in order to study
the retail prices of some of the essential commodities? It was found. that
there was (3) a premium of one paisa over the printed prices of matches.
But in a certain area one shop quoted a still higher price. In one case in
regard to the / purchase of sugar, the receipt was not given and the rate
charged was also higher. There was also a heavy premium on Dunlop
bicycle tyres. The general tendency was not // to show the price list. But on
the whole, except for some variation here and there, the prices of medicines
were the same all over the city. Philips electric bulbs /// and Dalda Vdnaspati
are being sold at stamped prices, the rates being fixed by the
manufacturers. It is obvious that officers should frequently go round and find
out for themselves (4) whether products are being sold at prices fixed by the
Government. Prompt and effective action in handling a few cases will have a
tonic effect. Even this may not be / necessary if the people concerned know
that the authorities are going round and keeping a close watch on the
situation. It is therefore, essential that the officials realize their full //
responsibilities.
I am told that some kind of demoralization has set in among the
officials. I am sorry to hear of-it. I-would advise them to act without fear ///
or favour. The Government will lend them full support. As things will be very
difficult in the next few months, I want the officers not to suffer from any
doubts. (5)
Letter from M/s. Binny & Co., Ltd., Madras to M/s. Vincent & Co., Ltd.,
No.6 Madurai Road, Tiruchirapalli, dated 20th August 1976.
Dear Sirs,
We acknowledge your / letter dated 15th July, 1976 evincing interest to
be our stockists for your district. We usually appoint stockists for particular
towns only to have better control by our // Area Supervisors. You have
stated in your letter that you own offices in all the towns in Tiruchirapalli.
The overall performance by your organizations has been considered by the
Management /// of the Company. Considering these factors it has been
decided to appoint you as Stockist for four towns in your district initially.
After one or two years your performance will (6) be watched and your
request for appointment as stockists for the entire district will be considered.
Regarding the terms and conditions of appointment, a printed form is
enclosed. You may / kindly go through the clauses therein and let us know
your consent thereto. In the matter of commission during festive seasons, it
will be arrived at by the company taking // into consideration the
Government policies from time to time.
Our Area Supervisor will be in frequent contact with you. You can
obtain samples of latest designs and new products of /// the Company
through him. You can discuss with him any of the local problems. We have
no hesitation in saying that your sincere efforts will always bear fruits.

Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1977
We, in-this-country, must-not think of approaching our objectives through
conflict and force. We-have achieved many things by peaceful means and-
there-is-no-reason-why we / should suddenly abandon that method and-take
to violence. There-is a very special reason why we-should-not do-so. I-am-
quite convinced that, if-we-try to // attain our ideals and objectives, however
high they-may-be, by violent methods we-shall delay matters greatly and
help-the growth of-the very evils we-are fighting. India /// is-not-only a big
country but a country with good-deal of variety; and-if any one takes to-the
sword, he-will inevitably be faced with-the (1) sword of someone else. This
clash between swords will degenerate into fruitless violence and-in-the
process, the limited energies of-the nation will-be dissipated or, at-any-rate, /
greatly undermined.
Now, the method of peaceful progress is ultimately the method of
democratic progress. Keeping in mind the ultimate aim of democratic
thought, it-is-not-enough that-we // should simply give our votes and leave
everything else to-look-after itself. The ultimate aim is economic democracy.
The ultimate aim is to put-an-end to-the difference /// between-the rich and
poor, between-the people who-have opportunities and-those-who-have very
few or none. Every obstacle in-the way of that aim must-be (2) removed,
whether it-is in a friendly or by law. Nothing should-be allowed to come
between-you and-the achievement of-that / social objective.
A plan of-this type does not-merely mean establishing a-number-of factories
or increasing production in some instances. That, of-course, is necessary but
something with // a deeper significance, something that aims at-the gradual
development of a particular structure of society has to-be achieved. Of-
course, you and I-cannot lay-down what-the next generation must do; nor
can-we predict what-the next generation will-be like. In-these days of rapid
technological advance, no man knows what-the world will-be (3) like in-the-
future. Because India is technologically backward, we sometimes discuss our
big problems in rather static way, forgetting that-the very ground under our
feet is always / changing and may-be slipping away. Unless we change with-
it, we-may stumble or be left behind. The fact that technological advance
has moved at an enormous pace since // the Industrial Revolution is well
known; even so, we-are-not emotionally aware of what-is happening from
day-to-day. It-may well be that, in-the-course of-the /// next ten or twenty
years, this technological advance might change the whole aspect of-the
world and-that will naturally have a tremendous effect on-the life of all
human (4) beings. It-will affect their thinking, their economic structure, their
social structure and ultimately their political structure also. Anything may
happen. We-cannot bind the future. We-can-only deal-/with facts as they-
are.
I mention these broad factors, because I-feel that our minds must-have
that dynamic quality, that quality of vision, that revolutionary quality which
even // our experts lack, not to-speak of-the average layman. For-instance,
our economists and our planners have become very static in-their approach.
We talk of revolutions, believing all-///the time that a revolution is a process
in-which-you-can break one another's heads. Good or bad, a revolution is
something that changes the political structure of society. (5)
Letter, dated 5th May 1972 from-the Executive-Engineer, Public Works
Department, Madras, to all Heads-of-Departments in-the City.
Sir,
The quarters at Government Estate, Madras, / are allotted according-to
seniority of applications received and registered in-this office books. For-the-
purpose-of registration the quarters are divided into four groups. The
Government employees are // classified into four groups in-accordance-with
their pay and are allotted the quarters to-which they-are entitled.
Consequent on-the revision of scales of pay, the Government have-///
been addressed for orders for re-fixing the grades for-the various types of
quarters and-their orders are awaited. Meanwhile allotment of quarters is
made on-the old scale of (6) pay prior to revision of pay, namely, as on 1st
October 1970 in-the groups mentioned above.
Of-late, it-is noticed that most of-the applicants who-have / registered
their names have-not communicated the periodical changes in-their pay,
designation, etc. Applicants should-therefore furnish full particulars to-this
office promptly to ensure that allotment of quarters // is made in conformity
with seniority of registration of applications.
I-request-you to intimate such of-those persons working under-you
who-have registered their names for allotment of /// quarters to furnish to-
this office information regarding their present pay on-the revised scale and-
the-year of registration to enable this office to-take necessary action.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1978
This-Bill is not a very complicated one nor is-it a big one. Nevertheless I-
need hardly point-out that-it-is of great intrinsic importance. Anything
dealing-with-/ the Constitution or with changes in it-is of importance.
Anything dealing-with fundamental-rights incorporated in-the constitution, is
of even greater importance. Therefore, the-Government introduces this-
Bill // in no spirit of lightheartedness or in haste but after-the most careful
thought and scrutiny.
I might inform-the House that we-have-been thinking about this-matter /// for
several months. We-have-been consulting people, the-Governments and,
when-the occasion offered itself, a-number-of members of-this-House. (1)
We-have referred this-Bill to various-committees and-the like and-taken such
advice from competent legal quarters as we-could obtain. We-have brought
it forward now in-/ the best form that we-could give it, because we thought
that-the amendments mentioned in-this-Bill are-not-only necessary but also
desirable. We also thought that if-// these changes are-not made, not-only
would great difficulties arise as they-have arisen in-the past few months but
perhaps some of-the very purposes of-the Constitution /// stood in danger of
being defeated or delayed. In a sense, the matter had-been mentioned
rather vaguely and has-been before-the public for-some-time. But-the
precise (2) form, in-which it-appears in-this-Bill, was given to it only a few
days ago when I presented it to-the-House.
There-has-been a great variety / of criticism. There-has-been criticism, not-
only in-our-own-country, as there-should-be, but-also in-some foreign
countries, where some of-our friends or those-who-// were our friends have
got into-the habit of criticizing whatever we-do. If-we-do something to-seek
peace, our action is criticized. If-we-do something else, they /// say that-we-
are-not peaceful. And so, as-I-said, there-has-been a good deal of criticism
and we welcome it, because in a matter of-this-kind, (3) the greater-the
scrutiny, the better it-is. May-I-say that-it-is with no desire to hurry this Bill
that I-have mentioned an early date for-the report / of-the Select-
Committee, I-do-not myself see how a prolongation of-the date for a
relatively simple Bill, however important, enables us to give greater thought
to-it. // With regard-to-the three-or-four articles, such thought and
experience as-we-have can surely be brought to bear on-the-question within
a few days; and even /// if-we-were to agree to extend the period from a few
days to a few weeks, such an extension is-not going to increase the amount
of concentrated attention (4) or thought that-we might give it.
One of-the things that-has-been criticized is that-this-House, since it-was
elected on a narrow franchise, is not really / representative of-the country
and of-the organized will of-the community. Therefore, it-is-not competent
to-deal-with such amendments. I seem to remember that-the very people //
who-have so criticized us also questioned the right of-the House, which
preceded this to represent the people. The same people again criticized the
Constituent Assembly, which was elected /// on a narrow franchise, for daring
to draft the Constitution of India. That Constituent Assembly now belongs to
history and-is no more; we who sit here continue that tradition. (5)
Letter-from Thiru. Thomas, Agent, Life-Insurance-Corporation-of-India to
Thiru. K. Ramaswamy of Vellore.
Dear-Sir,
I-have-great-pleasure in enclosing herewith a prospectus of-the
Life-/Insurance-Corporation of India. I-feel sure that-there-is-no-need for-me
to remind you of-the great importance of insuring your life, and whatever
your position in // life may-be, you-will, I-know, understand-the great
advance in-our Life Office of high standing, which-is having a /// reputation
behind it, and which, moreover, offers you the use of-the sum assured for,
long-before-the amount becomes due. The ambition to leave to one's family
at death (6) a sum of money for their benefit is highly laudable.
I-shall furnish you with more detailed particulars concerning the offer if-you-
are inclined to-consider-the-matter, and / shall-be very-glad, if-you so desire,
either to see you personally or to write in-regard-to any particular point that
may occur to-you. I-would particularly // ask that-you keep-the prospectus,
and-not lay it aside without giving the matter the consideration which its
advantageous terms call for. I-shall-be extremely pleased to-/// hear from-
you from-time-to-time as to-the decision taken by-you about this.
Trusting to-be favoured with your kind enquiries at-an-early-date.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
DECEMBER 1978
Friends,
It-is now more-than a month since we last met in New-Delhi to-discuss-
the food situation. The food position has continued to cause the deepest
concern / to all-of-us and that-is-why I-wish to-speak to-you again on-the-
subject. I-do-not-want to-go into-the statistical or economic explanations //
of-the causes underlying the present crisis. We-have to-face-the situation
as-it-is today. The shortage of food grains has caused serious problems and
whatever may-be-the /// reason, the-Government have to increase the
supplies to-the people. As an immediate measure, the-Government have no
alternative but to import cereals from abroad and as-quickly-as-(1)possible.
Despite-the fact that-we-are short of foreign-exchange, we-are doing
everything-possible to import food grains in-the shortest possible time.
It-is regrettable that-the wheat / crop last-year was poor and-we-are in
short supply of wheat also. But under-the aid programme of-the United-
States, supplies have-been stepped up substantially. Some-// time back,
there-was a bunching of ships in-the ports of Calcutta and Bombay. There-
was some trouble about-the unloading of ships carrying food grains. Quick
steps were taken /// to remove-the difficulties of-the workers and-the
situation appears to-have improved considerably. At-present there-are-not
many waiting ships carrying food grains. I-would-like-to appeal (2) to
everyone working in-the ports to-remember that food grains are vital for-the
community and-the workers should-not in-any-way become responsible for
aggravating the present complicated / situation. It-has-been decided to
divert ships to different ports in-the coming months, so-that there-is-the
minimum of delay and-the delivery of grains to different // States becomes
easier and quicker. The Railways have also been advised to give top priority
to-the movement of food grains. Already the quota of wagons has-been
stepped up, even /// doubled in many instances. As-the tempo of movement
from-the ports quickens, the ships will also arrive more promptly.
I-feel that-the impact of larger imports will begin (3) to-be felt by-the
end of-this-month. In between, it-is essential that our-own domestic-
production should reach consumers all-over-the-country with-the minimum
of / interference. The restrictions, which exist on movement from State to
State have to-be operated without undue partiality to-the needs of surplus
States. All-the stocks of food grains are-// not in-the hands of-the
Governments, Central or State. Large quantities are in-the hand of-the
trade. This-is natural. What-is wrong is-that traders with stocks /// should
conceal them rather than bring them out into the market. The State-
Governments have-been taking action to-bring-out-the concealed stocks.
Personally, I-would-be happy if-(4) these stocks were freely marketed by-the
trade itself. But-the traders have-not left us much room for hope. Possibly
they fear that once they bring out the stocks / they-will expose themselves
and-have to suffer penalties. They-are surely liable to penalties. But in-the
special situation existing today, I-would go to-the extent of suggesting // to-
you not take any penal action against such traders. The stocks may further
be allowed to-be sold in-the open market at a reasonable price. However,
after-/// the lapse of-the period of grace, firm measures will-be taken as has
already-been done in-some places. I-do-not-want-to-say more about this
point. (5)
Letter-from-the Business-Manager, Messrs, Johnson & Co., Bombay, to-
the-Director, International Trading-Company, London.
Dear-Sir,
 We-are much-obliged to-your-letter of-the 10th instant / and wish-to-
inform-you as follows:
We-are-glad-to-know from-your-letter that-you-are looking for an agent
for-the sale of-your goods in-this-// country. In-this-connection, we-would-
like-to-inform-you that-we-shall-be-glad to act as your representative. This-is
of-course, subject to a satisfactory contract that /// will-be drawn up
between-us in-due-course. For 25 years now, we-have also-been in-the
business of dealing in a wide range of household goods. (6)
We-are also very-happy to enclose a list of names and addresses of
several firms in-this-country and America, with-which-we-have regular
business dealings, they-would-/be willing to provide any references which-
you-may-require. Our bankers will also-be in-a-position to provide any
reference needed. We-hope that our offer to act // on-your behalf will-be of
interest to-you. If-you would like to-take-the-matter further, we-suggest
that-you ask your solicitor to prepare a draft contract/// and send it on to me.
There-is-no-reason-why we should not be able-to enter into an agreement,
which-would-be to-our mutual advantage.
Yours-faithfully, (7)

MAY 1979
Your-Excellencies, Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
My colleagues and-I-have-been in-our country for just a few hours. We-
are greatly impressed by-the warmth and cordiality with-which / we-have-
been received. My predecessor always had-the most vivid impressions of-
the deep feelings of friendship for India, which-are entertained by-the people
of-the Soviet-Union. // I-would-like-to express my warm appreciation of-the
kind references you-have made to-my country and people. I-would-like-to
assure-you that-we in India /// have-the highest regard and affection for-the
Soviet-Union and-the people of-the-great-country.
The Soviet-Union was one-of-the first countries with-which-we
established (1) diplomatic relations after-the dawn of freedom in-our country.
We did so in-the convention that-the development of friendly relations
between our two countries was necessary not-only / in-the interests of-our
two peoples but-also in-the larger interests of peace through out-the world.
Over-the-years, there-has-been a most remarkable development in-our //
relations in-the political, economic and cultural fields. The close and ever
growing understanding and co-operation between our two countries on-many
vital international questions is a lasting tribute to-/// the success of-the policy
of peaceful co-existence between States with different political, social-and-
economic systems to-which both our Governments willingly subscribe.
We-are particularly gratified by-the (2) constant understanding and
respect your Government has shown for our policy of non-alignment. This-
policy is-not based on consideration of expediency but finds its roots in-the
history and / traditions of-our country from ancient times. In-the context of
today, we-are firmly convinced that-the policy of non-alignment and peaceful
co-existence is-the best means of preserving // our independence and
sovereignty. We-have-been following-this policy in-spite-of-the serious
pressures and threats to-our independence and territorial integrity we-have-
been subjected to. It-///is-no exaggeration for-me to say that our ability to
pursue this-policy has to-a-large-extent been due to-the understanding and
support, which-your-Government has (3) extended to-this-policy.
It-has-been a source of great-satisfaction to-us to see-the development
of close understanding and co-operation between our two countries on many
vital / international questions. At-the United-Nations and-other international
forums, our delegations have co-operated fruitfully in-the pursuit of common
objectives. Your support on some vital issues concerning India has-//been
deeply appreciated by our-Government and people and-has forged
unbreakable bonds of friendship between-us. The close co-operation and
understanding which so happily exist in-the approach of-/// our two countries
to various international problems flow from our common desire for peace
and our common efforts to eliminate war. It-is for-this reason that both our
countries (4) are totally opposed to-the use of force for-the settlement of
international disputes. Similarly, we share-the view that general and
complete disarmament must-be achieved as-early-as-/possible if mankind is
to-be saved from-the threat of complete destruction. The Test Ban Treaty
which-was signed in-this historic city two-years-ago was a significant // first
step on-the way to disarmament. India was one-of-the first countries to sign
this treaty. Unfortunately, not all countries have found it possible to
subscribe to-this /// treaty. So,-the world now faces-the dangerous
consequences of an unrestricted accumulation of nuclear weapons. The
international community has to address itself with-the utmost seriousness to-
this problem. (5)
Letter-from-the Business-Manager, National Textiles Private Limited,
Bombay, to-the Proprietor, Modern Textiles, Madras, dated 10th March 1978.
Dear-Sir,
We-hope-you would-have received / our letter of-the 25th of-last-
month informing you of-the reductions in-the prices of a number-of items of
textiles. It-is-possible that-you-will-// have some doubts about-the quality of-
the goods offered to-you by-us because-the prices, when compared with-
those offered by-our competitors, are very-low. In-this-/// connection, we-
would-like-to give-you an assurance that-the quality of-our goods will, under
all circumstances, be guaranteed as usual. The reason as to why we-are-
(6)able-to dispose of-our stocks so cheaply is-as follows:
A short-time-ago, we made a particularly advantageous purchase of a
large quantity of cloths of-these varieties. / Again, a few-days-ago, we-have
bought another exceptionally large stock on most favourable terms in-which
we-propose to allow our regular customers to participate. Hence we-have //
written to-you about-the present offer.
We-are quite-sure that-the above additional particulars which we-have
now furnished will induce you to add considerably to-your stocks. /// When
our stocks are exhausted, it-is unlikely that we-shall-be-able-to repeat our
offers. Assuring-you of-our best and loyal services at-all-times,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1979
I-thank-you heartily for-the affectionate welcome that-you-have given me in-
this-City. It-is-not-the first-time that I-have come to Madurai. In-a-/way, I-
have become familiar with-this-City, having visited it several times before. I-
remember that on a previous occasion also, you had very kindly presented
me an address // of welcome. Many changes have taken place between that
day and today. Those-who had seen Madurai in-the-year 1950, when I came
here for-the very first-time /// and-those-who see it to-day will realize that a
tremendous change has-taken place, in-the interval, in-this-City and-in-the-
country at large.
In India today (1) the first-and-foremost duty of local bodies, such as the
municipalities and the panchayat unions, is to do their utmost for the benefit
of the people within their respective / jurisdictions and to discharge their
functions very efficiently. The degree of efficiency is, in fact, the only test of
their success. I think that their main concern should be sanitation // and
conservancy, the running of hospitals, the provision of education and the
supply to good, healthy and clean food, including milk. Besides these, the
municipalities should pay special attention to /// improving the condition of
the poor people who, at present, live in slums within the municipal areas.
The function of the panchayat unions is usually to keep the roads in (2) good
condition, to maintain and run hospitals and to provide education. It is also
their function to help the people fight epidemics and aid in the improvement
of agriculture and / the conditions of life generally. Even if we do not, for the
moment, take the State and Union Governments into consideration, it can be
said that these local bodies have // adequate powers whereby they can make
a very-great contribution towards making-the people happy and prosperous.
The local-bodies also provide an opportunity to-the people to acquire training
/// in administration. They can, by experience, gain a clear grasp and idea
into-the problems affecting the City and district administration. These
problems relate not to an individual but to (3) various groups and, therefore,
local-Government serves as a training ground for public-life. In-England and
many other counties, it-has-been found that those-who-are able-to / manage
local-affairs successfully; can do the same for-the-Government of-the-
country. In-this-country, however, people running these institutions have-not
had many opportunities; of showing their // ability and experience in-the
national sphere. I-feel, therefore, that-it-is your duty to-train up people who-
are able, honest and sincere and are imbued with-the /// spirit of service. I-
hope that-the whole country will thus be-able-to benefit by such experience.
Our people, now, have complete power and sovereignty in-their hands and-
(4)it-is for-them to-make or spoil the future of-the-country. It-is in-this light
that-we-have to assess our achievements and failure since-the advent / of
freedom. People very often complain that there-is still poverty in-this vast
country and-that things are still very-much what they used to-be before we
became // free. If-you think in terms of-these complaints, you-will, naturally,
being to think that there-has-been no change. I-would-therefore urge on you
that, while thinking /// of-the present situation you-should keep in mind the
short-time we-have-had to-improve matters. Only eight or nine months have
passed since India became a Republic. (5)
Letter, dated 25th November 1975 from-the President, The Indian Bank Staff-
Association, Linghi Chetty Street, Madras, to-the Secretary, The Indian Bank-
Limited, Netaji Road, Madras.
Dear-Sir, /
I-have-been instructed by-the Representative Committee of-the above
Association to-address you as follows:
With-reference to-your-letter No.45, dated 12th-instant, my Committee notes
// with satisfaction that-the authorities are going to-take steps to-reduce-the
working hours of-the staff of-the Accounts-Department at-the Head Office.
They fully appreciate how /// hard it-is to devise a system that will-be fool-
proof against the balancing difficulties. They suggest, however, that one-of-
the best ways of solving-the problem is-(6) the appointment of a late duty
staff.
The Clerical Staff Leave Rules provide that fourteen days leave on full pay
shall-be earned for each year's service, cumulative up to one / month. My
Committee requests that-such leave should-be-made cumulative up to two
months, instead-of one as at-present, and to instruct the Heads-of-
Departments to consider leave // applications more favourable than in-the
past.
In-conclusion, my Committee hopes that-the above suggestions, the
implementation of-which, is essential for-the early improvement of-the
general working /// conditions of-the Bank employees, will-be-received by-
the-authorities in good spirit. We-hope-you-will-be-pleased to issue
favourable orders on our above representation.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JUNE 1980
I-am-glad to welcome you to-this Conference. The main person responsible
for calling this Conference is my friend and colleague, Mr. Munshi. When-he
first suggested to-me / that-there-should-be a meeting of Vice-Chancellors
and others to consider how we-can improve agricultural education in-the-
country, I readily agreed. There-is perhaps no single // issue which-is of
greater importance for-the future well-being of-our country.
A hard fact which we-must face is-that-the economic life of India is-not
properly balanced between agriculture and industry. Though there- has-
been considerable advancement in-industry in-India, in-the last fifty years,
we-cannot, by any means, call India an industrial (1) country. The basis of-
our life is still agricultural. The vast majority of-our people depend on
agriculture for-their living. In-fact, the pressure on-the land has, on-/the
whole, been increasing, in-spite-of-the growth of-our industries. It-is,-
therefore, all-the more regrettable that-we-cannot produce enough food
even to-meet our-own // requirements. Roughly, eighty-per-cent of-our
people are in-some-way or-the other connected with-the land. Yet, we-have
to depend upon foreign-countries to-get enough /// food for our people. In
sharp contrast, we-find that-the United-States-of-America, where not even
one-fifth of the people work on-the land, not-only produces (2) all-its food but
exports vast quantities to other parts of-the world. We-must, therefore, ask
ourselves the reason-why with four-fifths of-our people on-the land, / we-are
still deficit in food supply, whereas other countries which do-not use even
one-fifth of-their manpower for-the production of food are surplus areas.
A detailed // enquiry into this problem is all-the more necessary, as our
position has not always-been so bad as-it-is today. Till some years-ago, we-
have in-fact, /// been exporting wheat and other food grains. But since 1943,
we seem to-be suffering from a severe shortage. You all know about-the
serious efforts of-the Governments, (3) both at-the Centre and-the States, to
increase-the production of food through-the Grow More Food campaign. I-
think-you-will all agree that-the results have-not-/ been commensurate with
our efforts. 1951 has-been a very difficult year. Obviously, we-cannot
always, depend upon foreign-countries to supply us with food. The present
situation // is very difficult, but when-we remember-the rate at-which our
population is growing, the future difficulties are sure to-be still greater.
Unless we-can devise methods by-/// which the production from our land will
increase, all-the hopes which-we-have for-the future of-our country will-be
subject to a vast question mark. It-is, (4) in-this-context that we-have met
here today. As educationists whose business is to train-the people of-the-
country, it-is-our duty to-suggest methods by which / we-can overcome the
treat of severe food shortage.
We-know that-the average yield of-our land is one of-the poorest in-the
world. This-is so, in-// spite-of-the-fact-that-the quality of-our soil is one of-
the best. The only explanation is-that our methods of agriculture are-not
fully effective. We-must,-///therefore, think in terms of a change in-our
agricultural methods. This can-be achieved only if our agricultural-education
is revised. I-think-you-will all-agree with-this. (5),
Letter, dated 7th October 1979 from-the International Traders (Private),
Limited, Bose Road, Calcutta, to Messrs. Spencer and Company, Limited,
Anna-Salai, Madras.
Dear-Sirs,
We-thank-you-/for-your kind enquiry about our latest model Duplicator. We-
are-the only Indian representatives for-the same. We-have-great-pleasure in
enclosing-the details regarding-the machine, as // also our quotation for-
your-kind consideration. The price is for Madras and inclusive of excise duty,
freight, insurance and sales-tax. Our terms are 10-per-cent of-the /// total
price of-the machine as advance at-the-time of placing-the order and-the
balance at-the-time of delivery. We guarantee the availability of spare parts
and accessories (6) spares required would-be supplied on replacement basis.
They-would-be released from our stock, and, in-turn, you-will import them
and return to-us. In-case you want / to avoid annual service contract, you-
will-have to pay Rs.25 for every visit which-would again be excluding the
spares. We sincerely hope that all-the points // have-been clarified. If-you
need any further details, you-may-please get into touch with-us.
We-would-also-be too-glad to arrange for a free demonstration of-///the
machine at-our local office at-your convenience after hearing from-you.
We-look forward to-the pleasure of receiving your early order.
Thanking-you once-again,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1980
Honourable-Members of-the Legislature,
I-have-great-pleasure in welcoming you all to-this joint session of-the
Legislature.
It-is our sincere wish that-the pace of economic-/development should-be
speeded, up and-the benefits of such development should reach-the weaker-
sections of-the-society. We also wish that-the poverty in-the State should-be
// removed as-early-as-possible. We-want to achieve this objective without
affecting the basic freedoms enjoyed by-all sections of-the society. In-this-
connection, I-wish to point-///out that freedom of speech and expression
should-be enjoyed without in-any-way affecting public peace. That-is very-
necessary. So, the-(1) Government is taking all possible steps for achieving
this goal. We-want to-do what all we-can to assist the weaker sections and-
the rural people. Because, we-know / very-well that it-is-very-necessary to
raise their standard-of-living and make them happy.
During-the-last-year, our State had set up new records in agricultural-//
production. The-Government will continue its efforts in-this-respect and-will
take further steps to achieve greater-production in the-years to come by
giving all necessary assistance to-/// the agriculturists at-the proper time.
We-are-aware of-the-fact-that-the need at-the appropriate time. We-have-
been (2) doing this in-the previous years and we-will-continue to-do it this-
year also in-a-number-of ways.
The food situation in-our State is very-good. / Food grains are freely
available at-all places and at reasonable prices. The-Government have
adequate stocks of rice to-meet-the demand from-the people. As-a-matter-
of-fact, // the food situation this-year is very-good compared to-the previous-
years. Due to-the effective steps taken by-the-Government through its
efficient officers, it-has-been-possible /// to-keep-the prices of essential
articles under control.
The-Government has always-been aware of-the need to assure fair prices for-
the agricultural produce in-order-to ensure (3) greater-production. So, we-
have-been taking all possible steps to see that-the agriculturists get a fair-
price for-their produce. We-have-been pointing-out to-the
Central-/Government from-time-to-time the need to fix fair-prices. The-
Government hopes that, as-a-result of-these measures, the producers will
get fair-price for-their produce. //
I-am-sure that all-of-you are-aware of-the importance of forests. They
ensure good rains and-also provide various- raw-materials required by a-
number-of industries. /// The-Government is therefore very keen to-take
effective steps to protect and expand the forest wealth of-the State. As-a-
result of-the many steps taken by-the-(4) Government in-this-regard, it-will-
be-possible for-us to-achieve our object.
In-the field of-education, the-Government has done very-well. The-
Government has-been taking / special interest in-the welfare of-the rural
people. The increase in-the-number-of higher-secondary schools in-the
villages has greatly benefited many students in-the rural areas. // The
Government-of-India has greatly appreciated the steps taken by our
Government in implementing this new scheme which-will benefit-the
students belonging to-the weaker-sections of-the-///society.
The-Government is taking a-number-of steps to expand the medical
facilities in-the rural-areas. We-know that medical facilities available in rural-
areas are-not adequate. (5)
Letter-from Messrs. Ram Cycle-Company Madurai to Messrs. Krishna Cycle-
Company, Bombay.
Dear-Sirs,
We-have pleasure in introducing ourselves as one-of-the leading dealers in
cycle and / cycle parts in-this part of Tamil Nadu. We-find that so-far, you-
have-not had any representative to sell your cycles and cycle parts here.
We-also understand // that-there-are no agents of yours in-the neighbouring
districts as well. We-therefore wish to offer our services as your agents to
push up the sale of-your /// cycles in-this district and-also-the neighbouring
districts of-this-State. We-wish-to assure-you that-there-may-(6)not-be any
difficulty in selling them here.
A-large-number-of people are expected to visit this famous city to witness
the annual local festival, which-is to-take place next-month. If-you decide on
appointing us as your agents within-a-week and-also send your products
within a fortnight, we-are-confident that-it-will-be-// possible for-us to give
wide publicity to-your products and sell them in large-numbers.
As for our terms, we-would-like-to have ten per-cent commission on-///the
sale of-your products. We-assure-you that we-shall make our best efforts to-
promote your business here. We await the favour of-your-early-reply.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JUNE 1981
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
I-am indeed very-happy to-take-part in-this-Conference. It-give-me-great-
pleasure to-meet old friends here. When I-was invited by-the / organizers, I-
felt I should-not miss this-occasion. As-a-matter-of-fact, I-was planning to-go
abroad, but, I cancelled my trip in-order-that I might // be-able-to attend-the
function.
There-are many problems which-require discussion, and-I-do-not-know-
where to begin and where to end. In-fact, we-have many /// speakers who-
will deal-with every-one of-them. For-my-part, I-shall take-up three-of-four
questions which are important. In-the peculiar-circumstances in-which-we-
(1) are meeting today, our thoughts first go to-the increase in violence. We-
have forgotten peaceful methods, and resort to violence for every little thing.
This-is not a correct / approach. Whatever may-be our views in-regard-to
any issue, we-must know that by mutual discussion, we-can arrive at a
satisfactory solution. For-instance, take-the demand // of anyone for
anything. There-can-be no-doubt that, however big or small the demand
may-be, agitation is unnecessary. Can-we-not solve-the problem peacefully?
We belong /// to a poor country, and we-have to-make-it prosperous. This
means that-we-should-not destroy our public property and-we should
preserve it. The people of India (2) are-the owners of public property. We-
have to work hard and build more. At-all-times, let-us remember that
violence is-not-the correct answer to any problem. /
Freedom has given us opportunities to-make our country strong and wealthy.
If-we-do-not-know how to-make-the best use of-these opportunities, we-
cannot make progress // at-all. More-and-more industries have to-be started,
taking advantage of-our resources. In-respect-of agriculture, we-have to
increase our-production by using modern methods and /// extending credit
facilities to farmers. We-are happy to note that banks and co-operative-
societies are playing a significant part in-this-regard. Everything possible is
being done by-the-(3) Government to increase agricultural-production. Side-
by-side, industrial-production has to-be stepped up. This does-not mean that
everywhere we should-have only heavy industries. No-one can / dream of
prosperity for India, if rural India is forgotten. So-many of-our people live
only in villages. They-are so poor that-they need our immediate-attention.
Take // our system of-education. We-have many achievements-to-our credit
in-this field. India today is quite different from what-it-was thirty years-ago.
We-have a large- /// number-of educational institutions all-over-the-country.
There-is a lot of improvement in-the quality of-education. As transport
facilities have increased, students experience not much difficulty. The (4)
teachers are paid well and text-books and note-books are available at
reasonable prices. Scholarships, are given to poor students. But, it-is-the
duty of students to study / well and become worthy citizens of India. There-
are, however, some drawbacks-in-our system of-education but we-hope that-
they-will-be removed very soon by-the-Government. //
There-is-now fear-of war all-over-the-world, although everybody talks of
peace. We-are living in-the midst of tensions. Whether it-is a big country
or /// small country, another war will destroy-the entire world. India stands
for peace. We-have-made it clear to all nations. All efforts are made by us
to avoid war. (5)
Letter from India Plywoods Limited, Gandhi Nagar, Hyderabad, to Aruna
Timber Company, Nehru Nagar, Madras.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-in/-receipt-of-your-letter-of-the 10th instant for-which we-thank-you.
In-fact, we expected your-reply much earlier and we-were wondering
whether our letter was lost in transit. Our anxiety, as you-will // surely
understand, was-that-we should clear our old stocks well in-time before-the
higher prices of-our new goods were enforced. The cost-of-production has
now gone-/// up as-the source of supply of-our raw-material is affected by
strike. We-are,-therefore,-very-happy that-you-have evinced interest in-our
products and are in-(6) a-position to-place a firm order.
As-you-are-aware, our plywoods are manufactured to international standard
and-they also carry I.S.I. mark. At-the London Trade / Fair last-year, we sold
out all-our exhibits and booked orders to-the tune of Rs.5 crores. We won an
award which adds to-the prestige of India // and we-hope to-make a signal
contribution to-the increase in-our export earnings. As house building
activities grow fast in-the European countries, we-feel that our plywoods ///
will-be in great demand. We-have our-own lorry transport service which-is
less costly than rail transport and faster. Eagerly waiting to-be of best-
service,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1981
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
Coming to-the Budget Estimates, I-am-not going to-deal at length with-the
amounts allotted to various-departments. I-shall deal only with-the major-/
policy of-the-Government which-should-be adopted in-future for-the welfare
of-the State. In-the sphere of-education which-could-be put down under
three categories, namely, // College-education, School-educatidn and
Primary-education, there-is shortage of teachers even as-we-have with-
regard-to food and cloth. It-is-the case so-far-as secondary /// grade trained
teachers are-concerned. In-order-that there-may-not-be any shortage of
teachers and to-get over this situation, I-suggest that-the minimum salary for
teachers (1) should-be raised from-the present level. Along-with-the
shortage of teachers, we also see there-is insufficient equipment by-way-of
building accommodation also. A suggestion has-been / made by-some-hon.-
Members that-the number-of pupils to-be managed by one teacher should-be
increased. I-think-the better course would-be to introduce-the shift // system
so-that another shift of boys might also receive education without
constructing new buildings. In a school building which-can normally
accommodate thousand students, we-can-have two-thousand /// students
without constructing new buildings. I made mention of-this to-the Hon.
Minister for Education also and-I-hope he-will give his consideration to-it. If
that-is (2) adopted, we need-not bother about-the construction of new
buildings immediately. Of-course, for permanent institutions, we-can
construct buildings according-to-the convenience of-the finance of-the /
Governments. It-may also-be noted that-the shift system in-the-matter of-
education is being adopted in-some Western countries also.
I-wish to say a word about // land revenue and agriculture. The river
Cauvery is running through my district, Coimbatore, Tiruchi and some-other
districts. There you-have forest lands. Several departmental officers have
recommended that-these /// lands may-be converted into wet lands. It-is
capable of producing fine paddy every season. There-will-be no-need for-the
grant of any subsidy. If-you only (3) dig four or five feet, you-are-able-to get
fine water very easily. I strongly recommend to Government that-this may-
be considered immediately so-that more-than ten / thousand acres may-be
brought under cultivation as wet lands. I-am-sorry to say that-the health of-
the people does-not receive as much-attention as it ought // to. Sir, at-
present we-find that-the Medical-Department, seems-to-be an agent for
distribution of foreign medicines. They recommend foreign medicines to
everybody, without taking-into-consideration their /// capacity to buy, I-do-
not blame them for it. I-do-not mean to suggest that-the Western system of
medicine is bad. We-can-have that system for (4) certain special branches of
treatment. For general medical treatment, people can adopt our-own Indian
systems, which-will-be more useful and, economical than foreign medicines
and will-be suited / to conditions in-our State.
So-far-as food is concerned, whatever inducement you may offer by way-of
bonus to speedup procurement, it does-not solve-the question // of food.
We-must see that we-are self-sufficient in-the-matter of food and we should-
not go about seeking food later-on. The Hon.-the Minister for /// Agriculture
said that-we-are-now living in better times. I-think-it-is-only in better times
that-we should concentrate-our-attention on-the achievement of quick
results. (5)
Letter, dated 28th May 1981 from-the General-Secretary, All-India Electrical
Goods Dealers'-Association, Madras, to-the Hon'-Minister for Commerce,
Government-of-India, New-/ Delhi.
Sir,
We-would-like to bring-the following to-the kind-attention of-the
Government-of-India for sympathetic-consideration and favourable action.
It-is-a-matter for regret // that-the Government-of-India has-not so-far
decided to-lift-the ban on import of high power electric motors by-the
members of-the Association during-the current-/// year.
In-spite-of several representations made by-the Association, we-feel sorry to
inform-you that no favourable orders have so-far been issued in-the-matter.
It-may-(6)be pointed-out in-this-connection that local-production of-this
machinery is found to-be quite inadequate from-time-to-time. Hence we-are
of-the firm opinion that-/ there-is-no other alternative except to allow import
of-this machinery in-order-to meet-the increasing demand and to bring
-down-the prices. It-is an established fact // that industrialisation alone can
help to-raise the standard-of-living of-the people of a country quickly.
In-the above circumstances, we earnestly appeal to-the Government-of-
India /// to kindly take-into-consideration all aspects of-the matter and pass
early orders to allow import of-this machinery by-the members of-our-
Association.
Thanking you,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1982
Friends,
We-have been discussing during-the-last three days some of-our
national and international problems. The most-important problem before-us
at-the-present-time is supply of / enough foodgrains to-our people. The
second thing is-the rising prices. I-know that your State is surplus in
foodgrains. You produce enough of paddy. Your Chief Minister and // Food-
Minister do not want to supply it to other States. They-want to-give-you
more-and-more, as-much-as they can. It-is good that-they do-/// so. But-the
farmers have to-realise the fact that-they are responsible for feeding-the
whole country. The country should-not-be divided into compartments.
Wherever-there-is surplus (1) it-should-be sent out either to-the
neighbouring State or to other States, or wherever-the Centre so directs. I-
hope that we-will tackle this problem of food / on a national basis.
The new crops have started coming into-the market and-the crops,
especially-the paddy crops, are very-good, not-only in-your State but in-//
other-parts-of-the country. In-the circumstances, the consumer, the
common man, the poorer section should-not suffer due to high prices of
foodgrains. The prices, therefore, will-have /// to-be strictly regulated so-
that-the consumer does-not suffer. It is- the desire of-the Government-of-
India that besides foodgrains, we should also fix prices for-some-(2) other
basic necessities of-life. As-far-as-possible, we-have to supply those items
to-our people at reasonable prices. I-have-no-doubt that-it-would give great /
relief to-the people as-a-whole. We-can-do it if-there-is proper regulation
and control and if-the administration is efficient and effective. I-do hope
that-//the administration, the district-authorities, and-the officers of different
departments working in-the rural-areas will respond and try to-serve-the
people in-the best spirit, in a /// spirit of sympathy and understanding.
I-shall now deal-with one-or-two other matters. I known that-we-have many
problems to-face, internal as well-as external. I-(3) would-not-like to-go into
them. However,-the most-important thing for-us at-the-present time is-the
economic-development of-our country. We have our Third Five-/Year Plan.
It-would-be ending in a year's time. I-do hope that-the fifth and-the last-year
of-the Plan, would-be-the best. It-would-have-//the highest production as
compared to any year during-the-rest ten or twelve years. It-would also lead
to greater national income, national wealth, as-well-as a higher /// increase in
per capita income. We-have-been laying great stress on increasing-
production. We-have also-been telling our officers to-move quickly, to act
faster than they-have (4) done before. We-have-been watching the progress
of different projects during these months. As-a-result of all-those and of-our
sincere efforts in-future, I-hope we-/will-be-able-to achieve greater
production which-is a matter of-the highest importance for-us.
We-have-also-the problem of rising prices. It all depends on-the // production
of goods in-India and especially on increased-production. Mostly, the price
rise has-been due to increase in prices of foodgrains. However, let-us hope
that-the downward /// tendency at-the-present-movement in regard-to-the
prices of foodgrains will continue and-will create the necessary impact on-the
prices of other goods and commodities.
Thanking you. (5)
Letter from Messrs. Malar Medical Stores, Nethaji Road, Tiruchi, to Messrs.
Raja Medical Stores, Anna Salai, Madras. Dear-Sirs,
We-very-much regret to inform-you that-the parcel containing-/ the
medicines which-were sent by-you on 10th March with your invoice was
received by us on 30th April after-the lapse of more-than one and a half //
months. This delay has caused us not-only great loss but also much
inconvenience to-our customers. Some of-our permanent customers left us,
as we could-not supply-the /// goods to-them in time. This has very-much
affected not-only our sales but also our name. We-would-not-have cared
much if only our sales were affected. (6)
This-is a great loss to-us. We, therefore, suggest that you-should also share
our loss at-least to-some-extent by allowing us 15 per-cent extra discount /
on-these goods. This concession will definitely enable us to clear-the goods
quickly. Otherwise, we-will-be put to further lose if-the medicines are-not
sold before-the // date of expiry of their use.
We-are-sure that you help us to-maintain good business relationship by
allowing 15-per-cent extra discount which, we-feel,-is /// quite reasonable.
We-are-sure that there-will-not-be much difficulty hereafter, as-the normal
condition affected by breaches in-the railway lines, is being restored.
Yours-faithfully,
Manager. (7)
NOVEMBER 1982
Sir,
I-have-great-pleasure in addressing this Conference of-the Managing-
Directors of-the Industries, and-the leaders of labour unions in-this-country.
I-have-no-doubt that / those-who-are managing-the various industries are
not-only interested in making profits, but also in the welfare of-those working
in-their units, and-the general public, who-//are-the consumers. Similarly,
the leaders of labour unions are not-only interested in-the welfare of workers
whom they represent, but also in the proper working of-the companies /// for-
the benefit of-the people. I-would-like to share with-you some of-my views,
both in-my capacity as a citizen of-this great country, and also (1) as a
Minister of-the-Government.
In whatever-capacity we-may-be working, it-is natural that-we work mainly
for our personal welfare, in-the sense that-we-want / to-make our children
happy. But, there-can-be no-doubt that-we-are basically interested in-the
progress of-the nation and-the welfare of-the people, because, as //
responsible citizens, we realise that only when-the nation progresses, we-can
progress. We realise that only when-the economic situation of-the country is
sound, people can-be happy. /// Therefore, it-is-necessary for us to-keep this
in mind. We-should also remind our people in all walks-of-life of this aspect,
on every occasion.
I-would (2) appeal to-those connected with industries to see that there-is-no
lock-out of-the factories. I-would also appeal to-the leaders of labour unions
to see that-/ there-is-no strike in-any unit with-which they-are connected.
The reason is-this. If a factory is closed for some period, there-will-not-be
production during // that period, and-the Company will-not-be earning
anything. This-will result in-the public not getting their essential-
requirements; the management will-be incurring losses; and-the workers ///
and staff will lose their wages. Ultimately, the economy of-the-country will-
be affected to-that extent. Therefore, I-would request all-those concerned
to-keep this in mind (3) before they decide on a lock-out or a strike.
 I-do realise that-there-may-be grievances on-the-part-of workers in-
the-matter of wages, bonus, working / conditions and other things. I-will-not
say that all-the demands of-the workers are unreasonable. Most of-them
may-be reasonable. But-the workers should also take-into-//consideration
the capacity of-the-company to-meet their demands, however reasonable
they-may-be They-have to-realise that-the-company has to incur expenditure
by-way-of maintenance /// of-the machines, marketing-the products and
paying the taxes due to-the-Government in-addition-to paying the wages of
workers. If-the management is reasonable in meeting at-(4) least some of-
their demands, the labour must accept whatever-the management is willing
to-do, consistent with-the proper running of-the unit, and wait for better
times when-/they can press their other demands.
On-this-occasion, I-would also appeal to-the management to see that,
as-far-as-possible, the demands of-the workers are met, // so-that they can
work with certain amount of contentment. The management, on their part,
should realise that unless a worker is able-to run his family smoothly, he-
will-/// not-be-able-to devote his attention to-his work. The management
should also take-into-consideration the cost-of-living from-time-to-time and
pay the workers suitably. (5)
Letter, dated 2nd March 1980 from-the Manager, Raj-and-Company,
Vellore, to-the Manager, North-Arcot District
Co-operative-Bank, Vellore.
Dear-Sir,
We-are-enclosing our application for / additional loan facilities for-the-
Company. The application is self-explanatory. We-have-tried to-make-it as
complete as possible, giving you all-the details that you-may-require // for
sanction of-the loan. You-will-see from-the application that-the main purpose
of seeking this additional loan is for-the purchase of-some latest machines
which-will /// improve-the quality of-our products. This-will also reduce-the
cost of-the products to-some-extent.
We-hope that, after going through-the application and-the balance-
sheet, (6) you-will-be convinced that we-have-done fairly well during-the-
last-year in-the-matter of-production, and in-the matter of sales, and in-the-
matter of / earning profits also We-hope that, during-the current-year, we-
will-be-able-to earn increased profits, as we-hope to-get large-number-of
orders from our clients. //
As-far-as repayment of-the loan is concerned, we assure-you that we-
will-be paying it regularly in thirty equal monthly installments. We-hope-you-
will appreciate that /// we-have-been regular in repayment of-the earlier
loans.
We-request you to-give top priority to-our request in-this-regard.
Hoping to-hear from-you,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1983
Sir,
I-wish to offer my hearty congratulations to-the Honourable-the Chief-
Minister on-the budget that he-has-been able-to present to-the-house this-
year. No-/doubt, the Budget has-been presented in a lucid manner and-the
Honourable-the Chief-Minister has tried his best to see how-the Budget can-
be balanced with a // small surplus. In-spite-of that, I-am-afraid that-the
Budget does-not stand-the test of how far he-has-been able-to give
permanent relief to-the /// poor in-this-State. I-am-afraid the Honourable-the
Chief-Minister has adopted the policy that-has-been pursued in-the past. The
Finance-Ministers in-the past had (1) only one thing before them.
That-was to see how best the Government could collect cent per-cent
of-the revenues without any reference to-the economic or uneconomic
condition / of-the tax-payer. They did-not take-into-account the fact that-the
condition of-the agriculturist was becoming worse-and-worse day after day,
when-they prepared-the // Budget. The Honourable-the Chief-Minister has-
not taken-into-account the condition of-the people from whom the tax is to-
be collected. The Honourable-the Chief-Minister is /// responsible to-this-
House like every other Minister. The Government have-not taken-into-
account the condition of-the people in-this-State, namely, whether they-are
in-a-position (2) to pay-the taxes or-not.
I-would-like to ask on-this-occasion what measures the Government
are contemplating to-give relief to-the agriculturist. I hear that instead-/ of
giving relief to-this class of people, there-is going to-be a measure brought-
forward in-this-House which-will increase-the burden of-the agriculturist tax-
payer // in-this-State. I-understand that-the-Government are considering a
measure called-the Agricultural Income-Tax bill. I-do-not-know how far the
Government are going to proceed /// with that measure, whether-the-Bill will-
be passed in-this-House, whether it-will-be of help to-the agriculturist, or
whether it-is going to-be an additional (3) burden on him. We-know that-the
Honourable-the Chief-Minister in-his Budget Statement has told us that a
good-deal is being done to-give relief to-the / agriculturist by-means of
remission or some-other-means and also by providing a crore-of-rupees to
help-the agriculturist by-means of loans. These are very favourable so-//far-
as-the agriculturist is concerned. But-the burden on-the agriculturist is so
heavy that-these small reliefs will-not go a long-way to help him so-far-/// as
his primary needs are-concerned. I, therefore, hope that-the Government
will soon come-forward with a measure which-will regulate the land revenue
in-this-State.
The Honourable-(4) the Chief-Minister in-his statement has stated that-
Government are going to borrow another sum of money. He-has also stated
that it-will-be more-than what / they borrowed last-year. Of-course, it-is-true
that-this amount that they-are going to-raise by way-of loans is-not going to-
be spent so-far-//as-the current needs are-concerned and-that-this amount is
going to-be set-apart for capital-expenditure. All the same, I-am afraid that-
the Government should-not /// add to-the burden of-the tax-payer more-and-
more by raising such loans every year. I-do-not-know whether-the-
Government will-be right in doing-so. (5)
Letter from Balaji-and-Company, 3 Armenian Street, Madras, to Messrs.
Sundaram-and-Company, Book-Sellers and Stationers, 5 South Masi Street,
Madurai.
Dear-Sirs,
We-thank-you for-your kind / enquiry of-the 3rd instant. We-are-glad
that-you-are interested in purchasing your-requirements from-us. So, we-
have-taken special interest in giving you all-the particulars // that-you-are
requiring in-this-connection.
As you-have desired, we-are enclosing a list of-the items of stationery
that-we usually supply to-our customers. The prices /// mentioned, of-course,
will change from-time-to-time. But, for-the present, we-will-be selling-the
items that you-may-require at-the prices quoted in-the list. (6) We-will-be-
pleased also to sell the articles on credit basis, if-you-are so interested. But,
of-course, we-will prefer advance payment. We-are making an exception /
in-your favour on-this-occasion so-that you-may-have-the opportunity of
knowing-the quality of-the articles that-we supply.
As-we-have stated in-the list, // we-are supplying all varieties of note-
books that-may-be-required by-the students of schools-and-colleges. You-
will-notice a special feature that-the list includes also items /// of stationery
that-may-be-required in-any office. Pencils and erasers of superior quality
are supplied by us. We-are-sure that a trial will convince you.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1983
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
I-would-like to-thank-the Vice-Chancellor of-this University for having
given me this opportunity to speak-a-few-words to-the young men-and-/
women who-are gathered here today. I-am-glad to know that-this University
has made considerable progress during-the-last-few-years. The Central-
Government has given liberal financial // assistance which has helped-the
University authorities in developing its various-departments. I-have-no-
doubt that-this University will grow from strength to strength in-the-years-to-
come. ///
I-wish to congratulate my young friends who-have received their-
degrees and diplomas today. It-is-no-doubt true that-this will-be a turning
point in-your-life. (1) It-is-also true that every-one of-you will-be anxious to-
get a suitable job which-is essential for finding a means to-live. I-would-like
to / point-out in-this-connection that-this-Government is very keen to see
that adequate employment opportunities are created in-our-country to-give
suitable jobs to-our educated young // men-and-women. You-will-be happy
to know that-the Fourth Five-year-plan, for-instance, envisages altogether
about twenty million jobs. It cannot-be-said that every-one /// who-has
acquired a degree or diploma will find employment immediately, but most of-
you in-due-course, will-be-able-to-find yourselves employed in one-capacity
or another. (2) There-is, of-course, equality of opportunity for every-one and,
to-a-great-extent, your future is in-your-own hands.
Whatever-may-be your position in-future life, / each one of-you should
first-of-all think of yourselves as citizens of-this-country. This confers on-you
certain rights which-are guaranteed by-the Constitution. But it // also
subjects you to certain responsibilities which you-should-be-able-to
understand clearly. In a democracy, the citizens enjoy a certain amount of
freedom. But this-is always subject /// to social discipline. A good citizen is
one who obeys the law whether there-is a policeman around or-not and who
takes delight in performing his civic duties. The (3) responsibility of-our
young men at-the-present-time is no-doubt great. In-my view, every stage
in-the life of a man is important in itself. I-would-/ like to-call-upon everyone
to understand-the dignity of work. It-is important that-there-should-be great
satisfaction in doing one's own work to-the best of-his // ability. Whatever-
the duties, we should apply ourselves with sincerity and devotion. It-is
better that-we-do our-own job well before we-think of criticizing-anybody-
else. We /// should always bear-in mind that loyalty to-the-country comes
ahead of all other loyalties. It-is essential to-remember that-the entire
country is one and anyone who (4) thinks in a different way is-not our true
friend. I-would-like to appeal to young men-and-women to prepare
themselves in a disciplined and determined manner of-/ the responsibilities
of tomorrow. It-should-be remembered in-this-connection that a democratic
country can-be-sustained-not by-the greatness of a few but by-the co-
operative efforts // of-the many. There-is-no-doubt that-the future of-the
country is in-your hands. It-is-necessary, therefore, that you-should-be well-
equipped as individuals and /// citizens. The world is, at-the-present-
moment, passing through very difficult times. In-fact, it-would-not-be wrong
to say that-the people are-now facing difficult problems. (5)
Letter, dated 25th October, 1982, from the Sales-Manager, M/s.
Raman and Company, New-Delhi, to-the Manager, M/s. Thomas and
Company, Bombay. Dear-Sir,
In-reply-/ to-your-letter of-the 26th instant, we-wish to inform-you as
follows:
We-have thoroughly considered-the terms-and-conditions offered by-
you in-your-letter and // we accept them. We-are appointing you as our sole
agent in Bombay for a period-of one year from this date and agree to pay
you commission on all /// orders received by-us directly or indirectly from-the
buyers from Bombay. As-regards orders from foreign countries received
through you, we agree to pay commission to-you in accordance-(6)-with-the
terms to-be decided later. We-have already business connection in several-
parts-of the-world. It-is-not, therefore, possible for-us to-give-you- the sole /
representation in-this-regard. We also agree to-give-you-the customers'
discount of five-per-cent on all ordinary sales. Further, we-are agreeable to a
two-and-a // half per-cent commission on Account-Sales. For-this purpose,
you-have to-render us account of all sales made for-us up to and including-
the 25th of-/// each month and send us the amount of such sales; less
commission, on-the first of-the- next -month. We await your confirmation in-
this-regard.
Thanking-you,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1984
Mr.-Speaker,-Sir, this kind of resolution is coming for-the second time
in-this-House. In-the-year 1977, a similar resolution was brought before this
very / House and-the Minister for Law then argued against the resolution
saying that-it-was-not practicable and-that-it could-not-be implemented
because of-the size of-this-// country. He also stated that-there-were many
problems facing-the country and-that-the implementation of-such a policy
will require large sums of money. He estimated the expenditure /// at
Rupees eight hundred crores for-the provision of unemployment allowance.
That-was-the main reason why he rejected the proposal even though he-was
sympathetic in-his approach to-(1) the problem. I-think-the same reason
may-be given by-the Labour Minister in-his reply to-the debate.
I support this resolution because every-one knows that-the problem /
of unemployment is very-great in-this-country. It-is-the duty of-the-
Government to solve-the problem. The Government will always say that
there-are-not sufficient resources // and if-this responsibility is placed on-the
Government by a suitable amendment to-the Constitution, the Government
will-have to-accept it. In-my-opinion, if-there-is a /// will, there-is a way. If-
the-Government wants to-take this up seriously, I-have-no-doubt it can get-
the resources necessary for-this purpose.
In-this-country (2) after thirty-five years of Independence, we-are-not-
able-to solve many of-the problem facing-the country and there-is great
unemployment not-only among-the educated but / also among-the
uneducated people. The reason is-that-the education that-we-are providing
in-this-country is-not serving the real purpose. During-the British period, this
system // was introduced and we-have-not-yet changed it to-the extent we-
want. This-is responsible for-the present situation. We-are producing
graduates in large-numbers without any purpose. /// Every year a large-
number-of graduates come out-of our educational institutions. If-we go to-
the villages, we-will certainly find that about twenty people out-of every
hundred (3) are educated. I-am-sorry to say that-they seek employment
only as clerks. They also expect-the-Government to provide them such jobs.
No Government will-be in-a-/ position to provide jobs in-the country. Any
political-party may say that-it-will provide employment to all, but after //
coming to power, it-will-find that it-is-not possible. In-my opinion, it-will-be
very difficult for any-party to provide employment to all-the people, unless ///
there-is a great change in-the educational system which-was introduced a
long-time back.
In-this-connection, my request to-the-Government is-this. Of-course,
it-is-(4) not in-the hands of-the Labour Minister. But, I-request him to
impress on-the Educational Minister about-the necessity to-make a change
in-the scheme of-education / provided to-the people. One-of-the reasons for-
the fall in-the standard of-education is-that our young men do-not benefit at-
all from-the education which-is-// now provided in-our educational-
institutions. The education that-we-provide at-present to students should-be
job-oriented, because we need technical men in various branches in-our ///
villages. But, I-am-sorry to say that we-are-not having sufficient number-of
these people. If-we provide this kind of education, we-can provide them with
employment. (5)
Letter, dated 20th June 1980 from Kumaran and Sons, Madras, to
Messrs. Gopal and Brothers, Madurai. Dear-Sirs,
Kindly refer to-your-enquiry of-the tenth instant regarding our / new
product advertised last-week. As you-are-aware, we-are specialising in-the
manufacture and sale of-the said product. We-can guarantee that our
product is of-the // finest quality. It-will-be introduced in-the market within a
few weeks and we-are-now ready to-receive wholesale orders. The exact
date for-the opening of-the /// retail trade will-be announced next-week. We-
have decided to-give this commodity considerable publicity and we-have
already launched our publicity campaign in all-the leading newspapers in-(6)
the-country. At-the-same-time, we-are also planning a vigorous press and
poster campaign so-that-the name of-our product becomes well-known to-
the public by-/the time the retail trade is started. We propose to publish our
advertisements in several English and Tamil papers throughout-the country.
We-enclose-herewith detail's of advertisement materials that // will-be
supplied free to-those-who stock our product and copies of-the leaflets that
will-be distributed to-the public. They contain information about-the uses
and /// advantages of-our product.
Our representative will show you sample packets and take advance
orders. We-would welcome your valuable suggestions for making our
advertisement campaign a success.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
DECEMBER 1984
Mr. Speaker,
 I-must at-the-outset thank-you for giving me this opportunity to-take-
part in-the general discussion on-the Budget for-the-year. I-wish to /
congratulate the Honourable Finance-Minister on his presenting such a good
budget which aims at improving the conditions of-the weaker-sections of
society. He-has done well to present // such a balanced budget in-the
present circumstances.
Let-me first refer to-the functioning of-the Education-Department. On-
the whole, I should say that-the Officers of-the /// Department have-done a
good job. There might be a few minor lapses here-and-there. For-instance,
there-has-been some delay in-the publication of-the results of-(1) the Higher
Secondary examinations. Of-course, there might be valid and justifiable
causes for-such delay. But, considering-the difficulty that-such delay causes
to-the students, parents and also-/the educational institutions, the
Department could have avoided-the delay in-this-regard.
I-am-happy to note that-the Department has taken note of-the
criticisms made in-the // past years with-regard-to-the delay in-the sanction
of grants and scholarships and had taken effective steps to ensure that-the
schools received-the grants and-the students /// received their scholarships
in time. I-thank-the departmental officers for being responsive to-the
suggestions and remarks made on-the floor of-the-House.
As-regards sales-tax, I-(2) think there-is much room for toning-up the
administration of-this Department. A number-of members who spoke before-
me- have referred to many complaints made by-the merchants, / traders and
businessmen about-the harassment to-which they-were being subjected by-
the-department. The Government should realise that they-are getting a
huge sum by-way-of sales-// tax which helps them to undertake many
welfare schemes. The Government should issue suitable instructions to-the
executive staff to-be kind and considerate to the assessees. Whenever-the
assessees /// committed some errors out-of ignorance of law, the Officers
should politely point-out those errors to-them and educate them as to how
they should help-the Government by (3) paying the taxes due by-them.
There-should-be perfect understanding and cordiality between-the assessees
and-the department. Once these are established, I-am-sure there-would-be
no / room for many of-the complaints that are-now being made against the
officials. The task of collection of tax is a difficult and delicate one and it-
should-be // dealt-with carefully.
As-far-as-the Forest-Department is concerned, I-would-like to
congratulate the Honourable-Minister in-charge, on-the keen personal
interest taken by-him to /// prevent-the indiscriminate cutting of-trees in-the
forests. We-know very-well how forests are essential for-the prosperity of
any country. We-notice a tendency on-the-part-(4) of some people to
destroy forests for various personal uses, without realising-the great harm
they-are doing. Of-course, there-are laws to prevent such indiscriminate
cutting of-trees. / But, as in many other fields, mere laws would-not-be
adequate to tackle this problem. The
co-operation of-the people is also essential. The people should volountarily
come-forward // to co-operate with-the officials and stop cutting of trees.
The officials on their part, should always-be very strict in dealing-with-the
offenders in-this-respect.
As-regards-///the Co-operation-Department, the fine objective of-the
co-operative movement is-not being achieved in many-cases. Rules-and-
regulations are violated very often. Also, we-see misuse of funds. (5)
Letter, dated 15th May 1983 from-the Star Electronics-Limited,
Bombay to Messrs. Balaji & Sons, Madras.
Dear-Sirs,
Kindly refer to-your-letter in-which-you-have / complained about-the
delay in-our sending-the various articles ordered by-you.
We-regret very-much-the inconvenience caused to-you in-this-
connection. However, we-request you to // consider-the circumstances under
which-we could-not fulfil our commitment to-you as promised. A section of-
the labour staged a stay-in-strike about two weeks-ago. Though-/// the other
sections were willing to work, it-was-not possible to-keep-the factory open for
security reasons. Hence, we-have declared a lock-out. The demands of-the
(6) workers are-not reasonable and are against the terms of-the agreement
entered into between their representatives and-the management. So, we-
are-not in-a-position to-meet their / demands. We-have explained this
position to-the Labour Officers and they-are trying to bring-about a
settlement after holding talks with-the representatives of-the workers. We-
hope // that their efforts would-be successful and-the workers would accept
their advice and call off their strike. In-any-case, we-hope to settle this-
matter shortly. Thereafter we /// propose to execute all pending orders
promptly. We assure-you that-we-would give priority to-your orders and
send-you-the articles within two weeks.
Thanking-you, Yours-faithfully, (7)
JUNE 1985
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
I-have-great-pleasure in taking-part in-the Seminar on unity and
progress of-the-country. During-the discussions that-were held this-morning,
this-subject / was dealt-with by men of experience in different walks-of-life.
I-am-sure their views will-be taken-into-consideration by those who are
responsible for shaping the // destiny of-the-country.
I-would-like to share with-you some of-my thoughts in-this matter. In-
the first-place, when-we talk of unity, some may wonder /// why this-is talked
about over-and-over-again, at-a-time when-we-are already united. It-is
natural for-them to-think like that. I also agree-with-(1) them to-some-
extent. But, as one who took-part in-the freedom-movement and who-is
interested in-the unity and progress of-this-country, I request them to-/ look
at-this matter from a long range point-of-view because I-have a feeling that-
there-are some sections of-the society here-and-there which-are trying // to
disrupt the unity of-the country.
After India became independent, popular-governments are functioning
both at-the Centre and-in-the States and they-are doing their best to-///
meet-the-requirements of-the people and to-raise their standards-of-living by
implementing a number-of schemes. In-spite-of this, due to-the growing
needs of-the (2) people, they expect more-and-more from-the-Government.
How this can-be done is-the question?
Ministers at-the Centre and-in-the States are elected by-the people /
from-time-to-time and there-is-no-doubt they-are working for-the progress
of-the-country and-the people, but on-account-of number-of unforeseen
circumstances, // we-have-not-been able-to progress to- the desired extent.
One-of-the reasons for-this situation is, when there-are floods in-some-
parts-of-the-country and /// drought in some-other-parts, we-see that large
sums of money are spent by-the government in-order-to give relief to-those
affected by natural calamities. In-addition (3) to-this, a sizeable sum of
money has to-be spent for-the defence of-the nation without which freedom
cannot-be preserved. It-is-only after meeting these inevitable / items of
expenditure, the revenues of-the-government have to-be spent for other
essential items. While doing-so, it-is very often seen that-the available funds
are-not // sufficient to-meet-the needs of-the people, and there-are
grievances here-and-there. Taking-into-consideration these aspects, the
government and-the people have to work together to-/// make-the best use
of-the natural resources and increase-the national wealth. For-instance, in
areas where there-is irrigation facility, we-must increase-the production of
foodgrains. (4) In areas where there-is scope for industrial development,
suitable industries have to-be started. It-is-only by such a determined effort
the nation can progress.
Another matter is-/that while we-have to-take advantage of-the latest
developments taking-place in-the advanced countries and adapt them, we-
have to see that in-our-country where there-//is plenty of man-power and
vast areas of-land available for exploitation, we-have to-plan in-such-a-
manner as to provide work for all-our citizens. My-view /// is-that in a
developing country we-cannot allow any-one to remain idle without doing
some useful work or other because, only a nation which-is active can
progress. (5)
Letter, dated 10th April 1983 from Thiru. M. Sarathi, Advocate, Rajaji
Salai, Madras to Messrs. Selvan and Company, Broadway, Madras.
Dear-Sirs,
 Under instructions from my client Thiru. / V. Ramasami, residing at 4,
Luz Church Road, Madras, I-am writing this-letter to-bring to-your notice the
following:
You-are in occupation of-the premises owned by-// my client, at 20,
Broadway, Madras, for-the-last-ten-years. I-have to point-out that-the
period-of lease had expired last-year and my client wrote to-/// you a
number-of letters requesting you to vacate and give vacant possession of-
the buildings, as-the same is required by-him for-the expansion of-his
business. You-(6) have replied in-your-last-letter that it-would-not-be
possible for-you to vacate it immediately because-it-would-be difficult to
secure a suitable building in-the / same locality and-have requested for
extension of-time till-the end of-this-year.
As-far-as my client is concerned, the premises is required by-him
immediately, as-//the building where he-is at-present running his business is
required by its owner and-therefore he-has-no other alternative than to-get
back his premises from-you /// and shift his business to-that place. I-am to-
request you to appreciate the position of-my client and vacate-the premises
within three months.
Thanking you, Yours-faithfully, (7)
DECEMBER 1985
Sir, at-the-outset, I-would-like to say that some of the honourable-
Members who took-part in-the debate criticised-the way in-which some of-the
labour / laws were enforced. I-was very-much surprised when one
honourable-member said that-the present state-of-things was-not in-any-way
better-than what-it-was some // years-ago. In-this-connection, I-should-like
to-tell-the House that-we-have progressed very far from where we-were
some years-ago. I-have-no-doubt that /// every honourable-Member of-this-
House will-remember that-this legislature has passed some useful laws.
They-will-remember-the laws which make provision to-relieve-the difficulties
of-the (1) shop assistants and hospital employees. They-are two important
pieces of legislation. So-far-as-the Non-Power Factories Act is concerned, it
contains what-has-been done by-the / Government-of-India now in-the
Factories Act. So, I claim that Tamil-Nadu has-been, taking necessary steps
to, introduce legislation for-the welfare of labour, whether it be // in big
factories or in factories which do-not employ power. To-that extent, I claim
that, the state-of-affairs has improved considerably.
Now, coming to-the general condition /// of labour, whether it be from-
the point-of-view of wages or other amenities, the laws that-have-been
passed are-not allowed to remain on paper, but they-(2)are enforced in
practice. We-have to-day a large staff of Factory Inspectors. They go about
and inspect the various factories. I-can inform-the honourable-Members that
in-addition / to-them, there-are three women Inspectors to-look-after-the
welfare of women and young workers. This-is a step in-the direction of
improvement from what-it-was // a long-time-ago. So, I-should-like-the
honourable-Members to-remember that things are-not as they-were before
and-that-we-have-been making progress gradually. Not /// only in-the-matter
of welfare of labour in industry but also in-the-matter of agricultural labour,
the Government have-been trying to-do their best. For-instance, I-(3) would-
like to-refer to-the Press Note that-has-been issued by-the-Government to-
day about the assignment of house-sites to agricultural labour. In-addition to
that, as / honourable-Members would-have seen from the papers this-
morning, the Honourable-the Chief-Minister has appealed to-the landlords to-
come-forward and see that those-who-are working // for-them are given the
necessary house-sites and-that they-are-not made to suffer in-any-way with-
regard-to housing. I-am trying to illustrate how we-/// have-been trying to-do
our best because-it-is not-only a matter for-the landlords alone but for-the-
Government also. So, side-by-side with appealing to-(4) the landlords, the
Government also must do their part and give-the lead in-the-matter.
In-regard-to-the industrial disputes in-the State, it-has-been mentioned
by / some honourable-Members that-the police have-been helping the
management more-than labour. So, the honourable-Members have
suggested that in-the-matter of industrial disputes, the police should-//not-be
there. With-reference-to this, I-would-like to bring to-the notice of the
honourable-Members that-it-is-not a question of-the management and labour
/// alone but there-is-also-the question of-the general peace of society which
has to-be preserved. It-is-not a question of struggle between these two
classes only. (5)
Letter, dated 4th March 1980 from-the Manager, Indian-Bank, Anna
Salai, Madras, to Thiru. R. Gopalan, Mylapore, Madras.
Dear-Sir,
We-acknowledge-receipt-of-your-letter of-the / third instant. We-are-
glad to furnish the information required by-you. We-take this opportunity to-
thank-you for-your-kind enquiry.
As you-are-aware, our-Bank is // one-of-the premier-Banks in-the-
country. We-have several Branches spread all-over-the-country and also
abroad. We-have-the largest number-of customers in-view-of-/// the-fact that
our-Bank provides all sorts of facilities to-our customers. It-is-also a matter
for satisfaction that-we offer the highest rates-of-interest on all (6) kinds of
deposits, as-far-as-possible. In-this-connection, we-enclose-herewith a
pamphlet which mentions the various particulars that may-be required by-
you. The officials in-any / of-our Branches will-be-able-to clear any doubts
that you-may-have in-this-regard. You-are always welcome for a meeting
with-us and we-will-be // only too glad to supply you further information.
I-would-like to-mention one special feature connected with our-Bank.
We not-only pay attractive rates-of-interest on deposits /// but offer a special
incentive to-our customers. We-are-sure you-will avail yourself of-this facility
as-soon-as-possible.
We look-forward to-your encouragement,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JUNE 1986
Mr.-President, Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
I-am-happy to-be here today to-receive this degree of Doctor of Laws
from this University. This University is well-known all-over-/ the-world and
was established during our freedom struggle to provide education to
students who came out-of their schools-and-colleges at-the call of-the
national movement. It-// is-only natural therefore that every student here is
proud of-this University. I-am now standing here before-you to-receive this
high honour. At-the-same-time, I-/// have-been wondering how-much I really
deserve it. I-am-sure that you wanted to honour the first servant of-the
Indian people, which I-have-the great privilege to-(1) be.
At-this proud moment, I-would-like to-look back to-the days of-my
student life. We-were at schools when Gandhiji's call to-leave our classes
and / join the freedom movement reached us. We readily responded to-the
call and joined the freedom-movement. In-course-of-time, staff members
also joined the movement. At-the height // of-the freedom struggle, both
students and staff found themselves in prison. There-were many such
instances in-our student life. When-we came out-of-the prison, we
resumed /// our education. It-was an education in-which ideas and actions
were closely connected, and-we learnt not-only from-the books but also
from-the hard facts of-life. (2)
Your University is one-of the youngest and most-important in-this
country. I-would-like to say in-this-connection that your contribution to-the
growth of science-and-/ technology in-this-country is very-great. Your
courses of study stress-the importance of knowledge. They-are designed to
develop a rich and full personality of-your students to-// face-the challenges
of-the present age. I-have-no-doubt-that your efforts will bring good results
in-due-course. It-gives-me-great-pleasure to know that-there /// is a proposal
under consideration of-your University to bring professors from different
countries of-the world to work in-this University for a period-of years. I-have
every (3) hope that-such a step will help to-have closer understanding
among different countries. I-wish your proposal all success.
I-would-like to say-a-few-words about women's / education and their
role in-the present context. There-is a change in outlook among-the women
of-our country after independence. During-the struggle for independence,
Gandhiji gave a // great lead and-the women of-our country took a most-
important part in getting freedom to-our country. However, after
independence, their role has changed and they-are now /// engaging
themselves in various developmental activities. Education is an important
part of-our social-life. At-the-same-time, it-is most-important that both boys-
and-girls should-be (4) given proper education. If boys alone are educated,
then perhaps half of-our population will-be denied-the knowledge-of what-is
happening in-our-country. It-is-therefore in-/the fitness of things that along-
with-the education of boys, there-should-be an equal opportunity for-the girls
to-learn and qualify. I-have-no-doubt that-the // girls have done better, if-not
in-all-respects, but in-some-respects at-least. We-are at-the-present-time
engaged in building up a new-society in-our-/// country where there-will-not-
be any difference between men-and-women. There-should-not-be any
distinction of sex, caste or community. Women have to-make their-own
contribution. (5)

Letter, dated 24th July 1984 from-the Sales-Manager, M/s. John and
Company, Bombay to-the Proprietor, Royal Publishers, Madras.
Dear-Sir,
We-are-in-receipt-of-/ your-letter of-the 15th instant and we-have-
great-pleasure in sending-you-the following-reply.
We-have today sent to-you by separate parcel three dozen copies of-//
book on the "General Knowledge" and six copies of English dictionary. We-
hope-and-trust that-the parcel will reach-you safely as-early-as-possible.
We-very-much regret /// to inform-you that it-has-been impossible for-us to
publish-the other books as advertised by us recently. We, however, hope
that by the end of-this-month (6) we-shall-be-able-to let-you-have the
desired copies. We-would-like-to-inform-you in-this-connection that Mr.
Rajan is writing several books which we-hope / will-be ready for publication
at-an-early-date. We-shall-be-pleased to send-you-the particulars of-these
new books as-soon-as they-are ready, most-probably // within three weeks
from now. Our next list will therefore include several new books which-will
interest you. For-example, it-will furnish full particulars of new series of
educational /// and scientific books. These books in-our-opinion will replace
certain books.
Looking-forward to-your continued patronage and assuring-you of-our
best-services at-all-times,
Yours faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1986
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
I-have-great-pleasure in coming to-this place and addressing-the
students of various schools-and-colleges in-this-city on-the occasion of
Bharathi Day / celebrations. I-have-been requested by-the Chairman-of-the-
Reception Committee not-only to speak to-you but also distribute prizes to-
those-who-have come out first in-//the various competitions including sports.
 It-is-a-matter for appreciation that you-have assembled here in large-
numbers for-the-purpose-of listening to-the speeches of distinguished
leaders /// in different walks-of-life on-the greatness of Bharathi and-the
valuable message he gave us through his poems. This kind of meeting in a
common place for two (1) days is good, because-it-would give-you an
opportunity to-get together and-have discussions among yourselves.
I-am-told that-this-is-the place where leaders of scouts / and guides
from different parts of-the-country camped for-some days during-the-last-
month. On-the concluding day of-the conference of-the leaders of scouts
and guides, // I-had-the opportunity of saying a few-words. At that time, I
emphasised-the need for-the expansion of-the scout movement as-it-would
create a sense of /// national unity and universal brotherhood in-the minds
of-the young people. I-am-glad you-have chosen-the very same place for-
this function also.
On an occasion like (2) this, it-will-be useful for-us to remember that
Bharathi desired our people to-live together as brothers and sisters and co-
operate among themselves not-only for their-own / welfare, but also for-the
progress and prosperity of-the country. You-will-be-pleased to know that
Bharathi loved his motherland very-much and wished his countrymen to
prosper, // irrespective of language, religion or caste because-he sincerely
felt that all-of-us are children of-the same mother. He really thought that
only when-the country became independent /// from foreign rule, the people
could progress and-that-was-the reason-why he awakened our men-and-
women through his many poems and made them fight for freedom. It-(3) is
on-account-of-the sacrifice made by our elders in-the past we-are-now proud
to-be-the citizens of a free country. I-would appeal to-you / in all earnestness
to cultivate-the same sense of patriotism so-that there-can-be no room for
hatred against any-one.
The great poet wanted us to-be united // and strong and very-much
desired that-the resources of-the nation should-be properly spent for-the
welfare of-the people. He also emphasised-the need for giving the /// rightful
place for women in-our social-life. I-have read his poems over-and-over-
again from school days and I-have-been greatly benefited by-them. I-(4)
would,-therefore, like-you to-read his poems with interest so-that you-can
also be inspired by his message and develop a national outlook. It-is-a-
matter for / pride that-he had great love for his language. You know his
poems are in Tamil and at-the-same-time, the message he gave through
them is for-the // welfare and progress of-the humanity as-a-whole. It-is on-
account-of the universal nature of-his poems that-they-have-been translated
in a number-of Indian /// and foreign languages.
At-this stage, I-am-not going to speak more about-the greatness of
Bharathi because eminent speakers, who-are present will deal-with-it in
detail.(5)
 Letter, dated 5th June 1982 from-the Manager, Pandiyan Paper Mills,
Palani to Messrs. Kumaran and-Sons, Book-Sellers, Race Course, Coimbatore.
Dear-Sirs,
We-thank-you for-/ your-letter of-the 2nd instant written to-us in-
response to-our advertisement in-the newspapers and note that-you-are
interested in taking-up dealership for our products // in Coimbatore and
Salem districts. As desired by-you, our terms-and-conditions for
appointment as dealers together with a copy-of-the price-list are enclosed.
We-have-also /// sent to-you by separate post samples of different kinds of
paper produced by us.
In-this-connection, we-are-glad-to-inform-you that-we-are in-this field
(6) for over two decades and-have-been improving the quality of paper from-
time-to-time by adopting the latest technology. Our products are in great
demand not-only in-/the State and Central-Government Offices, many private
firms but also in supplying our goods to-the leading printers and publishers.
We-hope-and-trust // that our terms will-be agreeable to-you. In case
you-require any further information, we-will-be glad to furnish you. On
hearing from-you, we-will-be pleased /// to depute our representative to visit
your place and discuss in detail about-the terms of agreement between us.
Hoping to-hear from-you as-early-as-possible, Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1987
Sir, there-has-been a very full debate. Normally, when supplementary
demands come in-the-course-of-the year, the debates are-not as exhaustive
as-we-had in-this / case. It has come about as-a-result-of discussion on
certain points relating to-the Constitution. A large-number-of-honourable-
Members have taken part in-the debate both // from this-side and from-the
other-side. Many Members have-made their points in-the-course-of-the
debate. At-the-outset, the question of inflation has-been discussed. /// It-is-
now the most-important question as-far-as our country's economic life is
concerned. In-addition to-that, many other points have also-been raised by-
the honourable-(1) Members. I-am-glad that my colleagues in-the Ministries
of Irrigation and Power have already replied to many points that-have-been
raised in-the-course-of-this debate, / so-far-as their Ministries are-concerned.
So, I-will only deal-with some of-the major points that-have-been raised in-
regard-to-the question of economy.
In-//the-first-place, I-would-like to point-out-that-these demands
themselves indicate the desire of-the Government to-meet, as-far-as-
possible, the important needs of-our /// people as-well-as-the economy. For-
instance, these demands are made to-meet-the expenditure in-connection-
with-the subsidy on foodgrains. On-the-one-hand, the Government feel (2)
that-the public distribution system should-be maintained at-all-costs. On-
the-other-hand, they feel, at-the-same-time, that production of goods should-
be increased. The Government / feel that-the requirements in-regard-to-the-
sector of-production have got to-be met. This shows the desire of-the
Government that on-the-one-hand, inflation has // to-be met by necessary
revenue measures and, on-the other-hand, it has to-be met by increasing-
production of goods. As I-have pointed-out already, this has /// also to-be
met by having a public distribution system throughout-the country.
I-will now come to-the question of inflation and-the state-of economy
which-have-been (3) discussed here. The Finance Minister has already dealt-
with these matters on some occasion or other. He replied to-the debate on-
the Finance-Bill. He also replied to-the / debate on some-other-Bills which-
were fully discussed in-the House. On those occasions he told-the House the
measures taken by-the-Government in-this-regard. So, I-//will now only
indicate broadly the measures that-have-been taken by-the-Government in-
regard-to-this-matter. They-are-the supplementary budget, the railway-
budget, and-the financial-/// Bills. They-will-see that a large amount of
money does-not go into circulation among-the people. There-is-no dispute
with-the honourable-Members on-the- other-side (4) that inflation is-the
biggest problem that-this nation is facing at-present. I-agree-that we-should-
be in-a-position to control it to-the extent necessary. No / country with-the
population that-we-have can bear this inflation. With-reference-to this point,
it-has-been said by-the Honourable-the Finance-Minister already in-his
speeches // that-the effect of-the measures that-we-have-taken can-be-seen
only after-some-time. But we-hope and believe that all-these measures will
help us to /// control inflation. We-may wait for-some-time and see-the
results. The measures taken by-the-Government to increase production of
goods have also-been indicated in-these Demands.(5)
Letter, dated 12th February 1980 from Krishna and Company, Madurai,
to Messrs. Rama-and-Company, Madras.
Dear-Sirs,
We-thank-you for-your-letter of-the 6th instant. We-/would-like-to-
inform-you-that-we-have-received just-now-the three consignments of-the
glass articles sent by-you by rail. We-are-glad-to-inform-you that // we-are
very-much pleased with-the quality of the goods supplied to-us. However,
we-are-sorry to inform-you that one-of-the consignments has-been damaged
very-/// much with-the result that-they-have become useless. But we-wish
to-tell-you that-the damage has-not-been due to any mistake on-your part.
It-is-(6)clear that-the damage has occurred during transit by rail. We-have
noticed that-the railway-authorities have-not taken sufficient care in
handling-the goods. It-seems to-us / that some heavy goods were placed
above this consignment. As-a-result of-that, the goods have-been very-much
damaged.
We-are-glad-to-inform-you that-the consignment // containing glass
jars has-been received intact. We-are-very-much satisfied with-these
articles. You-will also-be-glad-to-know that our customers who-have
purchased some of /// these glass jars are very-much pleased with-them.
Our customers would like to-have good cups and sausers. We-shall-be-glad
if-you quote for-them.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1987
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
It-gives-me very-great-pleasure to-take-part in-the Seminar on-the
"Man and his duty to-the society", and to say-a-few-words / on-this-occasion.
At-the-outset, I-thank-the organizers of-the Citizens'-Association for giving
me the opportunity to preside over-the meeting.
I-would-like to say for-// the information of-the young men-and-women
who-are assembled here, that-this Association has-been in existence for
more-than forty years, and eminent persons in different walks-///of-life have
delivered their speeches on various subjects. During my college days, my
friends and myself used to attend regularly the meetings arranged here,
from-time-to-time, and-(1) have-been greatly benefited by-the speeches and
discussions. I-must say, in particular, that-the speeches made by-the
national leaders who-were in-the forefront of-the freedom / struggle were
very inspiring, and a number-of young men-and-women were attracted to-
the freedom-movement. I-am-glad that-this-Association has-been continuing
its useful work // in shaping the public opinion and educating-the people on
matters of importance to-the society.
With-regard-to-the-subject for discussion to-day, I-would request the
speakers /// to explain in detail as to how far our people have discharged
their duties for-the welfare of-the society in-the past, and what they should
do in-the (2) future. As-far-as I-am-concerned, as one who-has taken a
leading part in-the freedom-movement, and also as one who-has held
positions of power in-/ the State and Central-Government, I-can-say without
any doubt that our people and-the leaders have-done very-well when
compared to many other countries in-the world. // The people at that time
thought that-the primary duty to-the society was for-them to-fight for
independence. The present generation must-be proud of-the great sacrifices
///made by our leaders and-the sense of patriotism shown by our people to
liberate our motherland from foreign domination. It-should-be remembered
that-the whole nation stood as (3) one, irrespective of different religions and
languages, and fought against the foreign power. This-was possible on-
account-of-the correct lead given by Mahatma Gandhi to-fight for-the /
country's cause in a
non-violent manner. Under-the able guidance of-the father-of-the-nation,
leaders like Pandit Nehru travelled throughout-the country and mobilised the
support of-the // people. It-is-a-matter-for-satisfaction that even to-day, our
country, under-the leadership of-our Prime-Minister, is giving its support to-
the freedom-movement of some-/// other-countries also.
 While we-are-happy about-the achievements in-the past, I-am-sorry to-
say that-the spirit of unity among-the people that-was witnessed during-
(4)the freedom struggle is-not-to-be seen in recent years, in-some-parts-of-
the-country. Of-course, steps are taken by-the-Government to-redress-the
grievances of-/the people in-such areas. However, I would-like to appeal to-
those in-charge-of running the Governments in-the States and-in-the Centre,
and also-the people // to-make every effort to solve-the problems with a
spirit of understanding and sympathy in-order-to preserve-the unity and
integrity of-the-country. Whether it-is in-/// the-matter of sharing the river
waters, or in-the-matter of border disputes, or in-the-matter of language, we
should try to solve them in a realistic manner. (5)
Letter, dated 5th May 1980 from-the Manager, Messrs. Simpson and
Company, Madras, to Messrs. Sivam and Company, Bazaar Road, Karur.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-in-receipt-of-your-/letter of-the 1st instant in-response to-our
advertisement in-the newspapers calling for Agents to-sell our Wet Grinders.
We-would-like to assure-you at-the-outset // that our grinders are-the
best in-the-market both in-regard-to service and durability, and-therefore
we-have-no-doubt that these will-be sold in large-numbers /// in-your area.
However, we-wish to highlight some of-the salient features of-our product.
One-of the important features of-our grinder is-that it-is fitted with (6)
a special type-of motor that-has-been designed and tested to-give-the best
performance. The advantage of-this motor is-that consumption of electricity
will-be less when / compared to some-other makes. Another welcome
feature about our grinder is-that good quality granite is used for making-the
grinding stones. Apart-from-the above aspects, the basin // is made of
stainless-steel which prevents formation of rust. These grinders are
produced in attractive colours and in various capacities. A copy-of-the
terms-and-conditions for appointment /// as Agents is enclosed. If-you-are
agreeable to-our terms-and-conditions, you-may kindly sign and return-the
acceptance letter at-an-early-date.
Thanking you, Yours faithfully, (7)
MAY 1988
Friends,
We-know that-the Police are one-of-the most-important-departments
of-the Government which gets a good or bad name. In recent times, the
Police have-been / in-the news. The decline in-the prestige of-the Police and
certain trends within-the Police and security forces are causing us much
concern. We should act very quickly // in-the-matter if-we-want to-get back
our glory. There-are two things in a healthy society. They-are a low rate-of
importance and a high rate-/// of production. We-have to-deal-with two sets
of problems, those which raise development and-those which-are-the result
of old traditions. In-the-coming decades political and (1) economic pressures
are likely to worsen. Even though Governments are returned to power with a
vast majority, there-are forces which work against them.
Agitations are made to divert Government's / ability to withstand-the
strain-and-stresses. These are major challenges to-us. In-some States,
there-were farmers' agitation. It-is a well-planned attempt on-the-part-of-//
the small section of-people. The object of-these efforts is to demand a
higher price for-their products. I-must make a clear distinction here. There-
are really small /// farmers who cannot afford to bear-the higher cost-of-
living. We-have to sympathise with their case. So-far-as-the other farmers,
the richer farmers, are-concerned, they-(2) are making all sorts of attempts
to obstruct-the efforts of-the Government. They-want to provide leadership
to-the somewhat richer agriculturists and support their case. If-we yield / to-
their demands, the peace in-the rural-areas will-be disturbed. We-cannot
agree to-this.
In towns and cities, we-see attempts to-bring trade union activities.
Industrial // employees are resorting to agitations ignoring-the needs of-the
rest of-the-country. The students, youth and others made full use of any
such disturbances. Nowadays, we-see-the /// students agitate against the
increase in bus fares. They also attack police stations and-they-are also
indulging in-other such activities. The anti-social elements in-society have
also (3) utilized the students to-bring communal troubles. The widespread
publicity for-these incidents has done no good to-the-country or-the cause
which they represent. This should-be-/ clearly understood by-those-who
want-the students to-take-part in-these activities.
To-meet all-these challenges, the Police must have a high sense of
direction and integrity, // from-the Inspector-General of Police to-the ordinary
constables. The Police must have a sense of purpose and responsibility.
They-must-be effective, but it does-not mean severe /// action. The results
must-be achieved through means which-are democratic and which-will-be
regarded as just and fair.
I also find that-the police seem to-have great (4) difficulty in knowing
in-advance who-is a dangerous person and who-is-not. I made this remark
in-the previous conference and-I-am referring to-it now. Of-/ course this-is a
difficult job for-the Police. I now refer to-the security of-the distinguished
visitors. It-is-not-only a question of security, but it-is // a question of law-and-
order. In-this-connection, we-have to-come-to-the-conclusion that many of-
the crimes are committed by persons who-are-not poor. So, /// quick
investigation and prosecution of cases is important. Delay will make matters
much worse. We should also try to-find out whether our personnel have any
real problems to-face. (5)
Letter, dated 10th May 1980, from Lakshmi Motors-Ltd., Madras to
Messrs. Kumaran Traders, Palani.
Sirs,
 We-beg-to-acknowledge-receipt-of-your-letter of-the 2nd instant.
We-/have given the most careful-consideration to what you-have stated in-
your-letter. We-are-very-sorry to inform-you that we-are-not in-a-position to
accept // your explanation for-your long delay in paying our dues. We-have
to point-out that-this amount has-been kept pending for-a-long-time. In-
spite-of our /// reminding you about this, you have kept silent for more-than
two years.
We-are-sure that-you know very-well that those-who-are in-the
business line cannot (6) wait for payments from their customers for-such
long periods. It-is-a-matter for regret that-you-have not even acknowledged
our previous letters over a period-of more-/ than a year. We-would-have
appreciated if-you had acknowledged our earlier-letters and explained your
problems in detail. Then, we-would-have suggested to-you ways-and-
means // by-which you-could get over your problems and we-would-have
assisted you to solve them. But you-have not done this. It has complicated
matters to-a-great // extent.
In-the-circumstances, it-is for-you to act quickly to avoid any legal
action against you. We-hope to-receive your cheque by-return-of-post.
Yours faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1988
Mr.-Chairman, as desired by-this-House last-time, I presented-the
Supplementary Demands. I-thought it fit that I-must take-the House into
confidence by presenting them in-/ the middle of-the-year. So-far-as I-am
aware, this-is-the first-time that a popular Ministry has presented these
Demands in-the middle of-the-year. // The previous practice was-that this-
was done at-the end of-March. But you-will-remember that-this-House
wanted that-the Legislature should-be taken into confidence on /// all items
of expenditure and in-accordance-with-it, I brought-forward this-Statement.
I-am-glad to-find that-the points made about many items justify-the
expenditure on-(1)these items. I-have-been bearing the speeches now, and
on-the last occasion. Every Member wanted me in particular to-be-the
watchdog of-the finances of-the State. / But I-do-not-know whether I-have-
discharged my duties to-the satisfaction of-the-House or-not. But I-can-say
from-the debate to-day that nobody has // charged either me or-the Ministry
with extravagance. Charges have-not-been made of appointments being
sanctioned which-should-not-have-been sanctioned, or of keeping or
creating-departments which-/// must have-been scrapped. It-is-the greatest
consolation to-the Ministry and to-me. So, I-believe that-we-have justified-
the expectations of-the-House in safeguarding-the (2) financial position of-
the State. But, it-is-not a very pleasant duty for-the Finance-Minister to-go in
detail into every item that-is brought-forward before-the-/ Government.
Many urgent demands are made by various heads-of-departments. It-is-not
good to scrutinise them in a very critical manner and finally say 'No' to-them.
They-// are dealing-with-the-departments and-they know-the urgency of-the-
matter. Their subordinates have-been pressing for-them year after year.
The Secretary of-the Department comes up /// again and says that-he wants
it immediately. In-these circumstances, it-is rather difficult for-the Finance-
Department and-for-the Finance-Minister to say 'No'. But, I-may (3) say
that-we-have-the Standing Finance Committee presided over by-the
Honourable-the Chief-Minister himself and every item, even though it might
have-been sanctioned by-the Finance-/Department and-the Minister, is
scrutinised again by-the Standing Finance Committee. We-are aware of-the
financial difficulty of-the State. We-have-been pressing on-the Government-
of-//India for finance for various items. We-are also aware of-their difficulties.
While I congratulate myself that we-are getting more money from all heads
of revenue, the position /// is-that we-will-be left with a deficit. The demands
from-the-departments are really pressing. But, where-is-the money to-come
from? We-are-trying to-do (4) our best to-get some revenue from sales-tax
and entertainments tax which again will go to-the local-bodies. We-want
these items of money to finance our schemes. / We-are aware that, if
necessary, some retrenchment will-be possible. We-have taken steps to set-
up a committee for-this purpose. We-are eagerly awaiting-the
recommendations of-// that committee.
We-are anxious to-reduce expenditure. We-want to spend money
where it-is urgently need. But, urgent necessities of-life have become so
numerous that-it has /// become very difficult to say which-is urgent, and
which-is-not. But, I-may-tell-the House that food and security are-the most
basic necessaries of life to-day.(5)
Letter, dated 3rd February 1980, from Krishna Book Agency, Gandhi
Road, Bombay, to-the General Book Publishers, Anna Salai, Madras.
Dear-Sirs,
We-would-like to-draw your kind/-attention to-our, letter of last-month.
We-are-sorry that-we-have-not-yet received any reply from-you. We pointed-
out that-we-would-be bringing-out a // Catalogue, on-the occasion of-our next
Book Exhibition which-would-be held next April. We requested you to favour
us with an advertisement in that Catalogue. It-is proposed /// to bring-out-
the Catalogue in an attractive form so-that it-may catch-the attention of-the
right people.
We-are-glad-to-inform-you that many publishers have (8) already sent
their advertisements for-the Catalogue. We-hope that-you-will also join them
in-the advertisement pages of-the Catalogue so-that your publications may-
be brought to-/the notice of a large-number-of people all-over-India. The
Catalogue will-be supplied to all-the visitors to-the Book Exhibition. In-
addition, we propose to send // copies to important booksellers and libraries
in-India. We-need-not point-out that this-will cover a large-number-of
customers throughout-the country. So, we-are-sure you-/// will realise that
an advertisement in-our Catalogue will bring your publications to-the kind-
attention of-the people concerned.
We look-forward to-your response very soon.
Your faithfully, (7)
MAY 1989
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
I-have-great-pleasure in taking-part in-the Seminar on Planning, and to
say a few-words on-this-occasion. During-the-last two days, I-/have-been
listening to-the valuable speeches made by a number-of persons in different
walks-of-life.
First-of-all, the members who-are experienced in-the field of //
education stressed that priority should-be given in-the-matter of allotment of
funds for education in-order-that-the future generation of-this-country could
receive-the best type /// of-education. They emphasised that only when-the
people are educated, our country can progress along-with-the advanced
countries of-the world. At-the-same-time, the officers of-(1)the-Government,
who-are responsible for-the implementation of-the schemes, pointed-out that
every year more-and-more money is set apart under this head, and-there-is
tremendous / progress in-this-direction. My-own-view in-the-matter is-that,
in-addition-to increasing-the number-of schools-and-colleges, steps should-
be taken to-improve-the quality // of-education.
Then, the experts in medicine and public-health were of-the opinion
that only when-the citizens are healthy and strong, the nation can achieve
the best results /// in all spheres of activity. Therefore, they wanted that
priority should-be given to-improve-the health of-the people and suggested a
number-of steps in-this-regard. While (2) I-am in general agreement with-the
views expressed by-them-on-this-subject, I-would-like to appeal to-the-
government and-the local-bodies to-take preventive steps / to control the
diseases. As a first step, the health of-the children must-be taken care of
right from-their birth. Apart-from this, the panchayats and municipalities
should // take necessary action to-keep the streets clean and prevent-the
stagnation of drainage water near-the residences in-the interest of public-
health. In-addition to-this, care should-/// be taken to see that pure drinking
water is made available to-the public, not-only in-the cities and towns, but
also in-the villages. It-should-be remembered (3) that a number-of diseases
are caused on-account-of impure drinking water. I request the government
and-the local-bodies to pay special-attention to-the water-supply and /
drainage facilities, so-that-the large sums of money spent on medicine for-
the treatment of diseases can-be saved. Here, I-wish to stress that-the main
sources of // water-supply such-as wells, tanks and rivers should-be free from
pollution.
Most of-the members pointed-out that while planning, we should give
primary importance to-the basic-/// requirements of-the people such-as food,
clothing and housing, though other items are also important. It-was
mentioned that there-has-been good progress in-the-matter of food (4)
production on-account-of-the construction of a number-of dams and other
facilities provided by-the-government and-the co-operative-societies.
However, it-is-not sufficient to-meet-the / full-requirements of-the growing
population. I-am of-the opinion that while economic prices must-be assured
to-the farmers taking into-consideration the expenses incurred by-them for //
agricultural operations, at-the-same-time, foodgrains must-be supplied to-the
consumers at a reasonable price. On-this-occasion, it-is worthwhile to-
remember-the words of Bharathi /// who warned that no-one should-be
deprived of-his food, and formulate our plans in-the best interest of-the
people. With-these few-words, I conclude my speech. (5)
Letter dated 5th October 1980 from Messrs. Jacob & Co., 10, Gandhi
Road, Vellore to Messrs. Maruthi & Co., 4 Bazaar Road, Madurai.
Dear-Sirs,
Please-refer to-our / letter, dated 22nd September 1980 in-which-we-
had requested you to send us silk sarees to-the value of Rs.20,000. We-
regret that-the goods // have-not-been received by us so-far. It-is-also
surprising that-you-have-not even acknowledged-the receipt of-our letter.
In-this-connection, we-would-like-to-/// inform-you that in-our letter
under reference we-had requested you to send us at-an-early-date different
varieties of silk sarees with attractive designs. We-had also (6) mentioned
in-that letter that-the goods are required for sale to-our customers during-the
Deepavali season. As-the festival is fast approaching, we-shall-be-glad, if-
you-/can kindly arrange to supply us-the items required by us without any
further delay. We-know that-you-will-be busy with a large-number-of
enquiries at-the-//present-time. However, we-shall-be grateful, if-you-will
kindly give priority in-our case, taking-into-consideration the longstanding
business connection between us.
We-enclose-herewith a cheque /// for Rs.10,000 towards advance for-
the above order, and shall-be-pleased to pay you-the balance amount
immediately on receipt of-the goods.
Thanking you,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1989
I-am-glad to-be here to participate in-your Diamond Jubilee
celebrations. Your Chamber-of-Commerce has-the largest membership.
You-have-been serving your members in a number-/of ways. Besides
protecting-the interests of industry and trade, you-have rendered various
other services such-as encouraging community services and contributions for
medical, education, flood, famine, rural development // and-so-on. Although-
the pace of industrialization is encouraging, there-is still vast scope for
further growth. I learn that-the State-Government are taking effective steps
to accelerate /// the pace of industrialization. Recently, certain new schemes
have-been announced which-include financial support to new industries,
concessions in power supply and streamlining certain procedures. I-am-sure
that-(1)the industries would respond to-these measures in a big way.
You-are all aware that-the Central-Government is taking measures to
increase-the industrial growth of-the-country / as-a-whole. Recently, they-
have announced a scheme for increasing industrial-production. According
to-this scheme, industrial undertakings would-have an opportunity to
increase-the utilization of-the capacity // of-the various units. This scheme is
available to all companies. Restrictions regarding-the location of industries
do-not apply to-this scheme. I-would urge upon you to-take /// full advantage
of-this scheme. We-have also taken many more other measures which I-
hope-you-are well, aware of.
I-am of-the view that modernization and upgrading (2) of technology is
fundamental for-the success and survival of-the industry. The Government
have announced a number-of incentives in-this-connection. The foreign
technical and financial collaboration procedures / have-been very-much
simplified to allow for-the easier access to modern technology. I-hope-and-
trust that industry will give high priority to-it. Your Chamber can play // a
very vital role to impress upon industry the need to devote a much higher
proportion of-the resources for research, design and development.
Further, as you-are-aware, the /// Government have decided to
establish a number-of growth centers with-a-view to promote
industrialization of backward areas in an effective manner. These centers
will-be established at such (3) places which-have a good scope for industrial
development. A committee under-the chairmanship of-the Secretary of-the
Planning-Commission is already working-out-the details for-the
establishment / of-these centers. I-would-like to-have-the full co-operation
and support of-your chamber in setting up new industrial units of-this center
in-the-coming-years.
I-//would very-much like to-take-this- opportunity to share some of-my
views with-you at-this-juncture. You-are well aware that for a proper
development of industry /// it-is-necessary that-the small and medium-
sectors should-be integrated with-the large-scale-sector and enabled to
perform its role in an efficient manner. It-is-true (4) that our small and
medium-sectors have shown dynamism. These two sectors produce in many
areas, goods of high quality at competitive prices and they-are on a par
with-/the large industries.
Occasionally, the large-scale-sector and-the small-scale-sector view
one-another as an adversary. On-the-country, we-feel that-they-are
partners. They-are // two sides of-the same coin with a unity of purpose. So,
their integration is very-much essential. I-think, we should take a fresh look
at our rules-and-///regulations to see that-the bigger units assist small-scale
units. In-conclusion, I express my thanks to-you for giving me this
opportunity to share my thoughts with-you. (5)
Letter, dated 7th March 1987 from Gopal Paint Co., Madras to Messrs.
Lakshmi Enterprises, Madurai.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-pleased to-receive your-letter of-the 1st instant. / We-thank-
you very-much for-the kind enquiry you have made about-the various paints,
that-we-are dealing in.
Please-find-enclosed a catalogue and price-list which-// we-have
recently published for-the benefit of-our customers. If-you go through it,
you-will-have a fairly good idea of-the various items of paints and
accessories /// that-we-can offer. You-will-also find therein the price ranges
of-these articles. We-wish to point-out that-the items and prices given
therein will suit any (6) customer who wants to add colour and attraction to-
his premises. We-are also in-a-position to-give-you necessary advice
regarding-the use of-the paints to-suit / your purpose. As-a-matter-of-fact,
our experienced artisans who-have visited your city last-month, have-been
able-to convince a large-number-of customers by their very-// good advice
and also by-the high quality of-our paints.
We-note from-your letter that-you-are interested in making your
premises very attractive. We-are actually well-/// equipped for-this kind of
work. We-shall depute our men shortly with-the necessary accessories.
We assure-you of-our best and prompt services at-all-times.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1990
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
I-am-glad to participate in-the discussion on-the Railway Budget. We-
have-been hearing several interesting points raised by-the honourable-
Members during-the-last / two days. The honourable-Member who initiated
the discussion from-the other-side made an appeal for increased allocation
for-the-railways in-the Sixth Five Year Plan. I-think // this-is-the crux of-the-
matter. There-are so-many demands made on-the railways and there-are-
so-many problems that-they-have to-face, but they cannot /// do-so if they-
have-not sufficient money. I-think-the Planning-Commission has-been rather
unfair to-the railways. I-would only add my appeal to-that made by-(1) the
other speakers that-this-matter, even at-this stage, should-be reviewed and
more funds should-be-made available to-the railways for carrying-out-the
important schemes which / they-have before them. Particularly I-would-like
to-mention about-the construction of new-railway lines. A very small sum
has-been provided for-this purpose in-the budget // proposals. I request that
it-may-be substantially increased.
Then, there-are one-or-two aspects of-the working of-the railways to-
which I-would-like-to-draw-the /// attention of-the Honourable-Minister. One
is-the matter regarding railway accidents. This-is one thing which-is very-
much agitating the minds of-the people and also-the members. (2) There-is
a feeling that travel on-the Indian-Railways has become very unsafe. I-am
aware that-the Honourable-Minister himself is very-much concerned about it
and he / has already indicated in-his speech the measures which he proposes
to-take in-order-to prevent them. But there-are also other factors which lead
to accidents that need // to-be looked into. It-is not-only due to-the
negligence of-the drivers or other-railway staff, but there-are some-other
factors also like-the failure of-///the brakes and various other things. I-think
these require to-be looked into. Here again, the question of funds comes. I-
find that only a very small amount has-(3) been provided for-the renewal of
tracks. It-was mentioned in-the report that tracks required to-be changed.
We-have-not-been able-to-do that as often as / it-is needed. I-think this one
aspect required to-be examined by-the Honourable-Minister and-more funds
should-be-made available for-this.
As-far-as law-and-//order is concerned, we hear a lot. We read in-the
papers reports about murders and thefts which-are taking-place in-the
railways. The Honourable-Minister cannot get away /// with an excuse that
law-and-order is a State subject. The Government Railway Police are
supposed to-look into-the-matter. They-are, of-course, doing this, but I-
(4)would-like-the Honourable-Minister to-do something more in-this-matter.
I-do-not-think-the problem can-be solved by merely shifting-the responsibility
for-the safety of / passengers to-the State-Governments. No-doubt, I-agree-
that under the Constitution, as-it stands, law-and-order is a State subject.
But, at-the-same-time, we-know // that-this Parliament is supreme and-we-
can even change-the Constitution, if necessary. My point is-that something
should-be done in-the interest of-the people to see /// that-the protection of-
life and property of-the passengers is made a direct responsibility of-the
Railway Ministry. With-these few-words, I-thank-you and conclude my
speech. (5)
Letter, dated 1st April 1980, from Messrs. Balu-and-Company, Madras,
to Thiru. K. Mani, 5, Gopal Street, Madras.
Dear-Sir,
We-thank-you for-your-letter which-we-/have just-now received.
We-are-glad that-you-have decided to ask us to supply you-the
necessary goods for-your new house in-this-city. We-find from-//your-letter
that-you-are anxious that-the goods supplied should-be of good quality. We-
hope that we-shall-be-able-to satisfy your-requirements. It-will-be a ///
pleasure for-you to know that-we-have-been dealing in electric goods for-
many-years. We-think you-will-be-glad-to-know that if-you-are-able-to- (6)
find any defect in-the article supplied by us, we-shall-be-pleased to-replace it
immediately. In-fact, there-has-been no complaint from our customers.
 We-would-like-/to-inform-you that-we-shall undertake any electric
work. You-may kindly note that-it-is-not-necessary to-make any advance
payment to-us for-this purpose. We // assure-you that if-you-can give-the
work to-us, we-shall-able-to-do it satisfactorily. As-soon-as we receive-the
orders from-you, it-will-/// be-possible for-us to-take necessary steps in-
regard-to-the matter. In-the circumstances, we-hope that-we-shall receive
your orders at-an-early-date.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
NOVEMBER 1990
Mr. Speaker,
I-thank-you very-much for giving me this opportunity to speak on-the
General discussion on-the Budget. The Honourable-Minister for Finance
deserves congratulations on presenting / a well-balanced budget.
At-the-outset, I-wish to-refer to-the frequent cutting of-trees in-the
reserve forests. Everyone knows very-well the amount of help the // trees
render to humanity as-a-whole and wild animals and birds. In-spite-of it, I-
do-not-know why people should indulge in-this unsocial practice. The
officials /// concerned should try to educate the people on-this so-that there-
may-be real change in-their outlook. In-my view, mere laws which prescribe
punishment will-not-(1)be adequate to-deal-with-this problem in an effective
way.
The other matter I-would-like to-refer is-the difficulties faced by-the
parents in admitting their children / in not-only the primary schools but also
in-the professional colleges. Wherever they go, they-have to pay huge
donations to-the management. This-is a very unhealthy practice. // The
Government should take severe action against the offenders and put an end
to-it.
I-am really glad that-the-Government have taken steps to stop the
screening of-/// the latest films by video agencies. It-is really not fair on-the-
part-of-the video agencies to-record such films without-the permission of-the
producers who-have (2) a right to exhibit them. Such recording by-them will
certainly affect the film industry and so it-is very-necessary to prevent such a
practice. I-take this opportunity / to-make an appeal to-the video people to
co-operate with-the-Government and respect the legislation that-has-been
recently enacted.
As-a-result-of-the effective steps taken // by-the Police, it-has-been
possible to prevent a number-of crimes and also to detect a-larger-number-of
crimes. Tamil-Nadu Police has earned a great name /// for-its efficiency.
Many other police officers from-the other States have-been coming to
Madras to study how our Police function. I-take this-occasion to pay my rich
(3) tributes to-the valuable services rendered by-the Police in-the past. I-
hope-and-trust they-will maintain their high quality in-future also.
 I-would, in-this-connection, / like to suggest to-the-Government to
equip our Police-Department with modern apparatus in crime detection.
They should also arrange to depute more-and-more of-our officers to //
advanced countries to study the latest methods adopted by-the Police in-
those countries to-deal-with all aspects of crime, law-and-order, traffic
bottlenecks, etc. The Government should /// also have a scheme to
encourage-the right type-of officers by suitable incentives so-that greater
number-of-the top police personnel will-have-the inclination to prove
themselves (4) diligent in-the discharge of-their arduous duties.
Before concluding my speech, I-would-very-much like to-refer to one
other important-matter. At-present, it-is complained that-/the climate for
starting new industries by private entrepreneurs is-not very-good. I-do-not-
know whether it-is-true or-not. In-any-case, it-should-be-the // duty of-the
Minister for Industries and also-the various officials working under him to-
take all possible steps to attract potential private industrialists to start new
industries in this-/// State. They should adopt a really helpful attitude in
processing applications from industrialists to-start new industries.
With-these observations, I conclude my speech, once-again thanking-
you, Mr.- Speaker. (5)
Letter, dated 4th December 1987 from Modi Auto Parts Dealers,
Madras to Messrs. Gita Forging Company Ltd., Hosur.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-in-receipt-of-your-letter of-/the 25th ultimo regretting our long
silence in placing orders with-you and-the delay in sending-you-the cheque
in-respect-of-the consignments so-far sent by-//you to-us.
We-would, in-the-first-instance, apologise to-you for our long silence
and-the delay in clearing your previous bills. We-would in-this-connection
explain-///the circumstances under which we-are placed.
We-are-sure you-are well aware of-the acute recession in-the
automobile industry for-the past two years. This has resulted (6) in-our
business being affected to a very-great-extent. We-have-not-been able-to
sell many of-our spare-parts and accessories. This has adversely affected
our cash / flow position. So, we-find it very difficult to honour our
commitments to-our suppliers. We, therefore, request you to appreciate the
critical position in-which-we-are-placed, and // bear with-us for a couple of
months. We-are taking special efforts to-improve our cash flow. We-shall
shortly send a cheque for at-least a sum of /// Rs.3,000.
We-thank-you for-your generous attitude towards us in the past. We-
shall certainly try to deserve it by our prompt payments.
Thanking-you,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1991
 Friends, it-gives-me very-great-pleasure to-be present here on-the
joyous occasion of-the Republic Day. Many years-ago, on-this-day, we gave
to ourselves a / Constitution and brought into being a Government of-the
people, for-the people, and by-the people. In-spite-of various pressures and
difficult circumstances that-we-had to-face // from-time-to-time, we-have-
been able-to-make progress in many fields. Today, we-are regarded as one-
of-the largest democracies of-the world. This-is-something /// which every
Indian should really be-proud of.
I-think that-this-is a proper occasion for-us to assess what we-have-
done till now for-the development of-(1)the-country. At-the-same-time, we-
have to-think about what should-be done in-the future. As you-are-aware,
the Governments, both at-the center and-in-/the States, are implementing
various welfare schemes. These schemes are drawn up keeping in-view-the
welfare of all-the people in-the-country. But-the main objective of most // of-
these schemes is to ensure a better standard-of-living for-those-who-are at-
present living in poverty. However, doubts arise, every-now-and-then,
whether-the entire /// benefits of-the measures undertaken by-the
Government have reached-the poor people, especially in-the rural-areas all-
over-the-country. Of-course, there-are various agencies of-the-
(2)Government which-are made responsible for-the effective working of-the
schemes. But-the success of-the various plans launched by-the-Government
depends, to a large extent, on-the / co-operation of-the general public. The
welfare of-the-country as-a-whole should-be kept in-view above all other
considerations. We should-not at-all give room for // differences arising
among-the people on-the basis of-class, caste, religion and region. Every
man or woman should care for-the well-being of others in-the Society,
instead-///of keeping in-view his or her-own selfish interests. If-such an
attitude is created in-the-mind of-every Indian citizen, I-have-no-doubt that
our country (3) will-be-able-to become one-of-the most developed nations of-
the world. I-hope that-the young men-and-women who-have gathered here
on-this-occasion will / take an active part in all efforts in-this-regard.
I-think it-is-my duty to say, before concluding, a few-words by-way-of
giving a special advice // to-the school-children who-have assembled here in
large-numbers. Today, we-can easily say that-the children of-our country
get-the best type-of education in terms /// of both quality and content. But-
the students should realise that-they should-not confine themselves just to-
learning whatever is taught in a school or college. They should-have (4) a
spirit of inquiry and think more-and-more about-the ways-and-means of
putting to practical use the knowledge gained by-them in-the educational-
institutions. If-they / develop such a spirit in themselves, they-will-have a
real thirst for knowledge. When they-have this thirst, they-will go in-search-
of new areas of learning and, // in-course-of-time, become experts in-their
fields of study. If all-these things happen, a day will certainly come when our
country will occupy an eminent place in-///the world. Therefore every
student should cultivate the good habit of going deep into every fact that-he
or she comes across in-the-course-of-the process of learning. (5)
Letter, dated 10th May 1980 from Hotel Sangam, Madurai to Prof.
Raman, Gandhi Road, Madras.
Dear-Sir,
We-thank-you for-your-letter of-the 5th-instant. In-accordance-/with-
the details given in-your-letter, we-have reserved the rooms for-the stay of-
the delegates who will-be attending-the seminar on Society to-be // held here
next-month.
During-the-course-of-the telephonic talk which-you had with our
Manager this-morning, you mentioned about-the travel arrangements for-the
delegates. In-this-///connection, we-have spoken to-the people in-the Travel
Agency who-have their office in-our premises. They-have agreed to-take-
care of-everything including air-bookings, reservations (6) in trains and visits
to places of interest in and around the city. We-hope that-they-will also-be
writing to-you in-this-regard.
From-the programme sent / by-you along-with your-letter, we-find that-
the delegates have some free time in-the afternoon of-the last day. As-you-
know, this part of-the State // is well-known for-its various types of folk
dances. If-you-are interested we-can arrange cultural programme of-these
dances in-our "Meenakshi Hall". We-are-sure /// that-the visitors will enjoy-
the programme and carry happy memories of-their stay in-this historic city.
We look-forward to hearing from-you in-this-regard.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
DECEMBER 1991
Mr. Speaker-Sir,
I-thank-the Government for giving us an opportunity to discuss this
important-matter. We-have-been supplied with-the Mid-term Review of-the
Sixth Five-/Year-Plan. I-have-great-pleasure in mentioning that-this
document is a very-good record of achievements. I-am-glad-to-find that-the
targets have-been very-much // achieved in-respect-of many items. We-
hope that in-due-course-of-time, the targets will-be fully achieved. The
Government have asked us to co-operate with-them for-///this purpose. In-
that spirit I-want-to-make some suggestions for-the-purpose-of-the
consideration of-the-Government and-if they-are sound, we-hope that-the-
Government (1) will act upon them.
As-a-matter-of-fact, in-my-view this document would-have-been more
useful if-it had-been accompanied by a mid-term assessment of-/the actual
results of-the working of-the Plan. That-would-be a much better way of
increasing-the usefulness of a document like this showing-the schemes
under various // items of expenditure and-the extent to-which they-have-
been useful. By-way-of illustration, I-shall point-out one thing. As-regards
agricultural-production, the Government say that-///they-have started the
scheme of seed farms, supply of fertilisers and-so-on. So-far-as seed farms
are-concerned, there is a history behind it. For-some-years (2) some of-the
seed farms were affected by drought and-it-has-been mentioned in-the
statement that after some years, it-was found that some of-the seed farms /
were-not useful. The Estimates Committee went into this question and some
of-the Members were of-the opinion that-the scheme might be dropped and-
that-it might be // left to private enterprise. I-am-not saying that-it-is quite
correct, but there-was such an opinion. Taking all-these things into-
consideration, the better thing even now /// would-be to-find out whether-the
scheme has-been useful. I-say this only by-way-of illustration and there-are
many other things like that.
So-far-as (3) agricultural-production is concerned, it-is-said that-it
depends upon-the large mass of farmers in-our-country. So, it-is-necessary
that-the-Government should-be in touch / with-the farmers from-time-to-
time. Regular surveys also should-be conducted. If this-is-not done, there-
will-be-the general feeling that in-spite-of-the large-//number-of irrigation
schemes and-the large amount that-we-have-been spending, agricultural-
production has-not-been stepped up to-a-great-extent. Of-course, I-agree
that-we-///have-done better in-our State than in other places. Still we-have-
not-been able-to assess correctly the agricultural-production.
I now turn to industrial-development and another (4) document that-
has-been given by our Minister for Industries. If documents like this are
given to-us, we-can co-operate with-the Honourable-Minister much more-
than we-are doing / now. There-is-the Industrial-Policy Resolution of-the
Government-of-India. We-have departed from it a little, but-the working of-
it-is very important. As-regards private // industries, I endorse the policy of-
our-Government which-is to see that more-and-more industries are started
by private people. No-doubt, we should-have more-and-more // industries,
but what-is important is-that they should-be fairly distributed in all-the
districts. I-am-glad-to-know that-the position is like that in-our State. (5)
Letter, dated 3rd December 1990, from-the Sales-Manager, Hari-and-
Company, Broadway, Madras, to-the Business-Manager, Sarathy and
Company, Sion, Bombay.
Dear-Sir,
We-thank-you for-/your-letter of-the 30th ultimo. We-are-glad-to-
inform-you that we-have sent-the goods ordered by-you promptly. But we-
are-sory that we-have-not-//yet received payment for-the-same. We-would-
like-to-inform-you that-we extend credit facilities only to a few select
customers. We-are proud that you-are one /// among them. You-have
always-been prompt in making payment for-the goods sent by us. So, we-
do-not-know-the reason for-the delay on-this-occasion. If-(6)there-is any
mistake on our part, we-shall-be-glad-to-know about-it so-that-we-may avoid
it in-future.
As-we-have not heard from-you / till now after-the goods were sent,
we-are-not in-a-position to know-the state-of-affairs at-your end. We-hope-
you-will-not mistake us if-// we tell-you that-we-are badly in need of funds.
That-is-why we-have-taken-the opportunity to-write to-you now. If-you-can
find it possible /// to-make payment at-once, we-will-thank-you very-much.
We-may also tell-you that-it-will help us to-meet your further needs of goods.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
MAY 1992
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
It-give-me-great-pleasure to welcome-you all to-this Tenth Annual-
General-Meeting of-your-company. The company has completed another
year of record profit. / After providing for tax, the company has earned a net
profit of Rs.4 crores. This-is one-of-the highest in-the shipping industry.
With-the dividend of twenty-// five per-cent we-have declared, we-will-be
beating our-own past record and setting up a new one as-far-as-the shipping
industry is concerned. Friends, you-///will-agree that with this good
performance, we-have not-only lived upto your expectations but also tried to
excel our-own past performance too.
The potentiality of shipping which-(1)was evident in previous years
continued throughout this-year. The company's management seized every
opportunity to-make-the best out-of-the favourable circumstances. I-am-
happy to inform-you / that some of-our ships were able-to-make a mark for-
themselves by earning a better rate in international cross-trading, in-spite-of
stiff competition. The company has continued a policy of judicious
employment of-its ships both for-the-country's own trade as also for cross-
trading. We-have also employed a part of-our fleet on /// long-term contracts
ensuring steady and regular flow of income and, at-the-same-time, using
every opportunity, to-make use of all-the ships with-us.
Political and economic (2) climate all over-the-world has greatly
changed in-the-last-one-year. Signs of liberalisation are noticed even in-the
most conservative regimes and our country cannot ignore these / changes.
In-this-context, it-is encouraging to note that-the-Government is also trying
to liberalise economic-controls. As-far-as shipping industry is concerned, an
era of world-//wide economic liberalisation is sure to increase-the volume of
world trade and give a boost to shipping. Except for seasonal fluctuations in
freight rates, the overall outlook for international shipping will continue to
remain good for-the next few years. This view is also supported by
international research agencies. In-our company, we-have always tried to-
march a (3) step ahead by correctly assessing the risks involved in-the
industry. Our readiness to avail opportunities to purchase of additional ships
was paid us very-good dividends in-the past. / We-hope to continue this-
policy in-future also. To enable us to implement our expansion programme,
we-are planning a rights and public issue in-a-few days. I-//am-sure you-will
once-again extend your valuable support to-the-company at-the appropriate
time by reposing your trust and confidence in us by subscribing to-the
rights /// and public issue to-the maximum extent. We-have taken this step
keeping in-view the great scope for-the shipping industry in-the-years-to-
come. With your continued (4) support and co-operation, we-are confident of
maintaining our record of excellence and marching together and reach our
common goal of generating profitable returns, for-the-company as-well-as /
its loyal shareholders.
Before I conclude, I-think it-is-my duty to convey my sincere thanks to
all-the Government agencies, Banks and financial institutions for-their
valuable support // and guidance given during-the period under review. I
also wish to convey my thanks to all our officers and staff for-their constant
endeavour to-improve-the company's performance /// and bringing it to-
improve the position. I also take-this-opportunity to-thank-the members of-
the-company for-the continued confidence they-have in-the management.
Thanking-you. (5)
Letter, dated 10th March 1989 from Kannan Auto Services Limited,
Madurai to Messrs. Nayagam Textile Mills Limited, Madurai.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-pleased to inform-you that-we-/have recently established our
Service Station in-this-city. We-have with-us efficient and brilliant mechanics
who-have acquired considerable experience in attending to repairs and
maintenance of automobiles // of all makes, three-wheelers, two-wheelers,
etc. We-have also stocked spare parts and accessories usually required by
users of cars, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, etc. Some of-them /// are
imported varieties. We-can supply-the spare parts for all vehicles including
imported ones.
As-we-learn that-you-have a number-of cars, lorries, trucks, both in-
your (6) factory at Madurai and also in-your sister concerns, we offer our
services to-you either on monthly basis or on a job to job basis. We-have a /
dozen mechanics, ten cleaners and other technicians. They-will-be in-a-
position to attend to-the maintenance of-your vehicles promptly and
efficiently. We-wish to inform-you that // our charges are moderate. We-
may add for-your-information that Messrs. Mohan Mills of-this-city have-been
pleased to appoint us on contract for attending to-their vehicles. /// We-
request you to entrust to-us a trial job to-prove our best workmanship. We
solicit your patronage and assure-you of-our dependable and good service.
Yours-truly, (7)
NOVEMBER 1992
Mr.-Chairman,
 I-have-great-pleasure in offering a few remarks on-the working of-the
Electricity Board. I-am going to congratulate the Board on their
achievements which-are / there for-the whole world to see. I-do-not-see any-
reason-why anybody should find fault with-them for-not having made use of-
the resources available. On-//the-other-hand, we-are-able-to see that-we
stand first in-the whole country as-far-as hydro-electric development goes
and as-far-as-the use of ///electricity for irrigation purposes is concerned and
by-way-of-the total number-of consumers. We stand second in-the whole
country in generation of power. In-the-circumstances, I-(1) thought that
everybody would-be-glad to congratulate the Electricity Board. These are
days of revolution. We-have-heard of-the Green Revolution in-the field of
agriculture. I-think-/we-may call this-the White Revolution in-the field of
electricity where darkness has given place to brightness. I-think this must-
be a revolution by itself. If-it-// has-ben possible for-the Green Revolution to-
take-place, it-is on-account-of-the electricity revolution because-the
expansion of power has-been greatly responsible for-the lift // /irrigation in
villages. At-present, I-cannot think of-life without electricity. We should
understand that it-is-not-merely the luxury of-the rich but-the necessity of-
every (2) citizen. How can there-be any life without electric light or fan for
even middle-class people?
Speaking about electric power, I-have-no-doubt that-we-can really be /
proud of-the achievement in-the rural electrification scheme. We-are-aware
that-we-are committed to-the ideal of seeing to-it that villages enjoy all-the
facilities that // towns enjoy. Great progress has been made in-the supply of
electricity to villages and we-find that every village is going to-be electrified
before-the end of-this-///year. We-are-not far behind and-I-am-happy about
it.
Electricity fails now-and-then and as-a-result, there-is darkness. I-
would-very-much appeal to-(3)the Board to see that-the transformers are
strengthened and every necessary step is taken to see to-it that-such failure
is minimised to-the extent possible. But I-/ am happy in-another way. We-
are in-charge-of a few hostels where there-are children from villages and I-
am-happy that-the Harijan Colonies are being fast // electrified. They-must
be electrified as-soon-as possible because when-the boys in-the hostels go
home during-the holidays, they-do-not-have these amenities at home. I-///
would very-much like to appeal that-there-should-be a community hall in
each such colony, provided with a bright light supplied free by-the-
Government, where all-the (4) children may-be-able-to read when-they go
home during vacation. I-hope this will-be given top priority.
Reference was made to-the power cut and-it-is / hoped that-this would-
be eliminated at-least next-year. I-have my-own fear about this. I-am-afraid
whether-the vagaries of-the monsoon have-been taken-into-//account when-
we-say that by next-year we-will-be-able-to achieve this. I-agree that-we-
have to co-operate with-the-Government and see that all-the /// restrictions
are observed. Here, I-would-like to make an appeal to all-the Departments
of-the-Government to see that-there-is absolute economy in-the use of
electricity. (5)
Letter, dated 20th April 1990, from Ajantha Cycle Manufactures-
Limited, Calcutta, to Messrs. Naik Trading-Company, Bombay.
Dear-Sirs,
With-reference to-your instructions, we-have booked your-order / for
200 pieces of 'Ajantha' cycles, complete with accessories.
We-are-sorry to inform-you that on-account-of irregular power supply
in-this region during-the past one-// month, our programme of-production
has suffered very-much, and it has resulted in huge backlog of orders. So,
we-are-afraid that-it-will-not-be-possible for-us /// to execute your-order
according-to-the schedule of delivery agreed upon. We-are trying to fulfil our
commitments to-the best-of-our-ability, but even then supply may-(6) be
delayed by three-or-four weeks. We-very-much regret-the inconvenience
caused to-you, especially in-view-of-our long and satisfactory business-
relations with-you. However, in-/the circumstances that-we-have mentioned
above, it-will-not-be possible to entertain any claim for compensation since-
the delay is due to factors which-were entirely beyond our // control.
Although we-have suffered some losses due to-this dislocation in-our
production schedule, we-are ready to maintain-the price agreed upon if-you
agree that-the full /// quantity ordered will-be accepted when supplied. We
await your early-reply in-regard-to-the matter and we assure-you of-our best-
attention at-all-times.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JUNE 1993
Mr. Speaker,
I-rise to-move that-the Annual Financial-Statement of-the Tamil-Nadu
Electricity-Board laid on-the table of-the House be taken-up for-
consideration.
As / required under-the Electricity Supply Act, the Tamil-Nadu
Electricity-Board submitted these financial-statements to Government for
approval. These-statements are open to-discussion in-the State Legislature,
but // are-not subject to vote. The board will of-course take-into-
consideration any comments made on-the statement in-the State
Legislature. A statement indicating-the action taken on-///the comments
made during-the discussions last-year has-been circulated to-the
honourable-Members separately. I-hope they-have gone through it.
The Tamil-Nadu Electricity-Board is-the (1) biggest public-sector
undertaking in-the State, with about one lakh employees on rolls. It-has-
been a pioneer organization in-the field of power and power development
over-the / past many-years. The progress of-the State to a large extent
depends on-the-growth and performance of-the Electricity-Board and-the
useful services it renders. In Tamil-//Nadu, the demand for power has
gradually been increasing and-it-is more-than the power actually available
for consumption. Thanks to-the rise in industrial activities and energisation
of // agricultural pump-sets, the load growth has-been very-great. Today,
Tamil Nadu has an installed capacity of more-than two-thousand mega
watts. The State continues to-give top priority (2) to agricultural-production.
The energy consumption in-this sector is well over 25-per-cent of-the total
consumption-which-is-the highest in-the-country. The power development /
in-this-State has-been sustained over-the years. The pace of progress in-the-
last decade can-be-seen from-the charts circulated to-the honourable-
Members. It-may-//be seen therefrom that-there-has-been nearly a two-fold
increase in installed capacity, peak demand, energy generation with nearly
three time increase in-the number-of village electrified and-the pumps
connected.
A tri partite meeting attended by-the Electricity-Board Chairman,
workers' representatives and-the Union Ministers for Energy and Labour has
suggested a ten point guideline (3) for associating workers' representatives
with-the operational activities of-the power systems in-the-country. These
guidelines are under consideration of-the Board.
I-want to remove-the fear in-/the minds of-future consumers. Frequent
power shortage experienced by us is only temporary. There need-not-be any
apprehension on-the-part-of-the enterprising industrialists to-the
availability // of adequate power for farms and factories. The Government
and-the Board are taking all steps possible in-this-regard to-meet-the ever-
increasing power demand and improve the /// power position.
With-the multifarious uses of electricity, and-the changes that-have
taken place over-the years with-the introduction and adoption of-this
effective tool, we-have to (4) plan a more liberal and intelligent use of
energy. The time has-now come to-have a second look at our-own attitudes
and revise them whenever necessary. The concept / of conservation of
energy is gaining public support all-over-the-world. It-will-be in-the fitness of
things that-this new concept is universally accepted and supported by-//all
concerned in-the larger interests of-the State over-which all-of-us are keen.
I-have enumerated-the major tasks before-the Board and-the resources
needed for /// achieving them. I-trust that-this-House will offer its
recommendations to help-the Board serve-the people much better and-with-
the motto of consumer satisfaction and contented labour. (5)
Letter, dated 6th September 1991 from Jupiter Insurance-Co., Bombay
to Mr. S. Ashok, 41 Tilak Road, Pune.
Dear-Sir,
Thank-you for-your-letter of-the / 1st instant regarding-the insurance
of-your personal luggage while touring in-the continent.
 We-have already sent-you a proposal form which we-would-like-you to
complete and // return to-us duly signed with-the necessary particulars asked
for. We remind you that-it-is essential for all details to-be accurately
furnished, as this form is-the /// basis of-the- contract.
For a two months tour, we-are willing to grant cover at-the-rate-of 20-
per-cent. It-is to-be understood that-this rate (6) does-not include protection
in certain disturbed areas. If, however, you would like to spend an
appreciable time in private houses, we-would-be prepared to consider a
partial refund / of premium.
We-would draw our-attention to-the conditions given in-the proposal
form with-regard-to-the coverage of electronic articles. These are-not
protected under these conditions // and require a special policy, for-which
we-will-be-pleased to-quote on hearing further details of-your-requirements
in-this-connection. We-would, however, add that clothing worn /// by-the
person is covered against all risks.
Please return-the proposal form duly filled in and signed at-your-
earliest-convenience to-avoid any delay.
Thanking-you,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JANUARY 1994
My-Speaker, Sir,
I-thank-you very-much for having given me an opportunity to speak a
few-words on Food-Policy. I-wanted honourable-Members to-take as much /
time as-possible to-discuss this most-important-matter. My colleague, the
Finance-Minister, gave a very-good account of-the situation yesterday and
made clear the basic-policy of//-the-Government. He spoke with authority
since he-has a great-deal to-do with-the subject. Yet I-want to-say-a-few-
words because, recently, there-has-been /// some confusion in-the public
mind and many-things have-been said which appear to-me to-have- no
justification at-all. I-wish to-clear-the confusion as-far-(1)as-possible. The
Honourable-Minister, who asked me earlier in-this session whether there-
would-be a debate on Food-Policy, was probably under-the impression that
some big changes / were under consideration. As-a-matter-of-fact, a change
in-policy was neither intended nor suggested. Certain minor changes are
certainly contemplated, but they-have nothing to-do with-// the basic-policy
that-the-Government has attempted to follow in-future.
I-am-sure the House will realise that during-the-last-few-years, the
Food Ministry has had /// to-face very difficult problems. The Government
and-the Cabinet have, of-course, shared to-some-extent in carrying-the
burdens of-the Food Ministry. I-am-not denying that-(2) we have-made
mistakes but we-have also endeavoured to profit by-them. It-must-be
conceded that-the food situation in-the-country, which-was difficult for-a-
long-/time, has-now considerably eased. Although other factors have
contributed to-the improvement, I-think-we-are justified in saying that-the
present favourable situation is, to-some-extent, the // result of Government-
policy also. In-this-connection, I-would-like to pay my tributes to-my
colleague, the Food-Minister, who has approached-the very difficult and
complicated subject /// of Food, with an energy and an awareness which, I-
think, have produced certain positive results all-over-the-country.
In a debate of-this kind, it-is natural that (3) honourable-Members
should-be more concerned with-the situation in-their particular State or area,
and-it-is right that-they should do-so. Nevertheless, the most-important
thing is-/ that we keep in-view India and her food problem as-a whole and,
at-the-same-time, remember our basic-policy. It-is open to-the-House to-
discuss // our basic-policy but in so-far-as-the Government is concerned,
there-has-been no occasion of effect any change in it. And as-far-as we-can-
see, /// no such occasion is likely to arise. I-can-only add that our basic
approach will remain unchanged even though-the food position is much
brighter.
The Finance-Minister pointed-(4)out-the close relationship between-the
food question and planning. But in-regard to-the supply of food and other
necessities of-life, it-is-not enough merely to see / that-there-is fair
distribution or that people do-not prosper at-the cost of others. If-we do this
and no-more, our economy will-be static. We-must // also see that-we get-
the best out-of our development and planning programmes. For-instance, if-
there-is a surplus of food in-the-country, we-would naturally like-///the nation
to-be fed more adequately, but we-must also think beyond-the immediate
wants and utilize our resources with foresight. With-these few-words, I
conclude my speech. (5)
Letter from Messrs. George Brown-and-Company, Bombay, to Messrs.
National-Company-Limited, Bangalore.
Dear-Sirs,
We-thank-you very-much for-your-letter dated tenth instant giving
details of-/ the land which-you propose to sell to-our-Company. As-you-are-
aware, we-are-the leading-company in-this-part-of-the-country engaged in-
the manufacture of // latest designs of household furniture. We-have got
several branches all-over-the-country and in-some of-the foreign countries
also. We intend to expand our business activities in-/// India and in-other
countries. With-this in-view, we-are on-the look-out for a suitable land in-the
important business area of-your city for locating our (6) show-room. We-see-
from-your-letter that-the land you propose to sell is situated in Mahathma
Gandhi Road and is acceptable to-us. Our Engineer will-be visiting /
Bangalore in-the-course-of-the next-few-days for-the-purpose-of valuation of-
the property. As you-are-aware, any proposal for-the purchase of property
by our-//Company has to-be placed before our Board-of-Directors for-its
approval. The next meeting of-the Board is fixed for twenty-first of next-
month by which time, /// we-hope to-be-able-to take a decision in-the-matter.
The decision taken by our-Board will be duly communicated to-you
immediately thereafter.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JULY 1994
Mr. Chairman, Sir,
I-agree-with-the previous speaker that-we-are under a handicap. We-
can speak only on one occasion. On-the-other-hand, there-are two occasions
/ for-the other House to-discuss-the Budget. Anyhow, I-shall-try to-be short
in-my speech.
In-the-first-place, I-wish to point-out that-it-is-//the duty of-the
Members not-only to criticise but also to praise-the-Government where
praise-is due. Let-me start by saying that-the-Government deserve our
congratulations /// since there-is-no taxation proposal in-this-year's Budget.
I-have-seen three Budgets. I consider that-this Budget is one which makes a
special statement of-the sufferings (1) of-the people. In-the Budget we-see-
the statement that-we-have passed through many difficult periods during-
the-seven-years. There-is another confession that-there-is / a rise in prices.
I congratulate the Finance-Minister on making this frank statement. He says
that-there-are two main problems facing-the-country's economy today.
They-are-the // rising trend in prices and-the shortage of foreign-exchange.
When I spoke on-the Governor's Address, I said that-the-Government should
take steps to bring-down-the prices. /// There-is-no use of saying that-we-
cannot-do-it, or that-there-are special factors to-be considered. So-long-as-
the prices are-not brought down, the (2) sufferings of-the people will become
greater-and-greater.
The next thing that-I-want to-refer to is-the seasonal conditions. The
Finance-Minister has admitted that in most / places there-was less rainfall.
As-a-result, it-is-said that production will go down. There-is-no-doubt about
this. Not-only-the rains have-not-been adequate // but in-some-places the
crops have-been affected by pests. So,-the production will go down very-
much. We-cannot expect-the production at-the end of-this-year /// to-be-the
same as-it-was in-the previous year. The Government may say that-the
number-of acres brought under cultivation has gone-up, but, in-spite-of (3)
that, on-the whole, production has gone down. I-wish to point-out this thing
to-the-Government. Then, in-the case of agricultural land, the income will-
not-be-/the same, year after year. So-far-as-as-the co-operative farming is
concerned, we-find that-it-will-be a success only if seasonal conditions are
favourable. If they-are-//not good, it-will-be a failure. I-would-like to point-
out to-the-Government that agricultural-development cannot-be-the same in
all-the areas. Where there-are /// industries, we-find that-there-is depletion
of agricultural labour. As-a-matter-of-fact, if-there-is a heavy industry in a
place, we-find that in-the surrounding (4) villages, the cultivable lands are
neglected. I-am prepared to show the basis where such things are taking-
place today. So, I-request the Government to see that good fertile / lands
are-not neglected. The point I-wish to-make is-that sufficient-attention is-not
paid to land now.
The next point that I-would-like to-deal-with // is-the supply of
agricultural implements. We-find that they-are very costly. But, we-can-do
one thing in-regard-to-this-matter. I- would-like-to-suggest that-///there-
must-be co-operative-societies, and through these societies, Government
may hire out these implements at cheap rates. Then only, the lands that
are-not now cultivated can-be cultivated. (5)
Letter from Rathna Stores, Madras, to Messrs. John-and-Company,
Madras.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-very-glad-to-inform-you that-we-have completed ten years of
useful service to-/our customers. You-will-be-pleased to know that-we-shall-
be celebrating our tenth Anniversary on-the 30th of-this-month. On-this-
occasion, we-have-great-pleasure to // invite-you and-the members of-your
staff and seek your continued support.
As-you-know, an important festival comes off towards- the end of-the-
month. In-order-to///meet-the needs of the occasion, we-have-received new
stock of textile from leading mills. We-are-sure that you-will-be-pleased
with-them and-that you-will-(6)be-able-to-make your selection with great
satisfaction. Already a large-number-of people have started making
purchases and we-are-very-much happy about it. In-order-to / suit-the
convenience of-our customers, we-have decided that our showroom should-
be kept open on Sundays also. In-addition-to this, we-will-be giving free gifts
on // every purchase. As you-are one-of-our valued customers, we-are
inclined to consider it our duty to inform-you of-this.
We look-forward to-your visit. We-///shall-be-obliged if-you make-it
convenient to visit our showroom at-an-early-date so-that you-may have-the
pleasure of making your best choice.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JANUARY 1995
Mr. Chairman,
I-have-great-pleasure in taking-part in-the discussion on-the Labour
Demand. The Honourable-Minister, while moving-the Demand, has given us
a picture of-the / steps taken by-the-Government to-improve-the conditions
of-the workers in a large-number-of factories, workshops and other
establishments in-this-State. The Policy Note circulated by-// him gives us
valuable information on-the Demand. Many Honourable-Members have also
referred to-the various points in it. It-is-now my duty to-refer to-my views ///
on-this-subject.
 The Government have no-doubt passed many legislations to help-the
workers. The Minister has-been telling us that-this-Government is very-much
interested in-the (1) welfare of labour. But, in actual practice, I-am-very-
sorry to point-out that labour has-not-been getting a fair deal from-the
employers. The benefits of-the / various legislations passed by-this-House
have-not reached-the workers for-whom they-are really intended. They-are-
not very-happy today. That-is a fact and nobody can // deny it.
What-is-the reason for-the present state-of-affairs? Who-is responsible
for-it? In-my-view, the officers of-the department are-not able-to enforce ///
effectively-the rules-and-regulations meant for-the welfare of labour.
Somehow-or-other, there-is a feeling that-the officers are very-much inclined
to favour-the employers as (2) against labour. This-is not a correct attitude
to-be taken by-them. After-all, they-are in-the-department to protect-the
interests of labour as per-the rules. / They should-be bold enough to enforce
the rules without fear or favour. I-am-sure-the-Government and people will
also appreciate them if-they do it.
It-is-//my duty to-take-this-opportunity to-make an appeal to-the
employers. A contented labour is really a source of strength and profit to
any organization. This-is a /// well-known fact and-the employers also know
it. Still, they do-not willingly come-forward to-treat-the workers well, and pay
them decent and fair wages. They-must (3) realise that because of-the hard-
work put in by-the workers, they-are able-to run their organizations
successfully and profitably. So, it-is their duty to-treat them / well. It-is-very-
necessary that they should-be provided with-the elementary amenities in-the
matter of health, education, accommodation etc. When these are provided
to-the workers, the // employers can rest assured that-they-will respond very-
well which-will ultimately be beneficial to-the employers.
Now, I-would-like- to-say-a-few-words about-the thousands /// of men-
and-women employed in-the building-construction industry. At-present,
they-are working under deplorable conditions. They do-not get decent
wages, they do-not have security of (4) service and they-are-not given
compensation when-they meet with accidents while engaged in-their work.
Moreover, they do-not get work on all-the days of-the-month. / It-is-the duty
of-the-Government to-take a sympathetic view of-the plight of-these
unfortunate workers and bring-forward measures to uplift their conditions as-
well.
There // are many workers in various other industries such-as beedi,
cinema etc. As I-have-no time to-refer to-the difficulties of-those workers,
which-are also equally bad, /// I-request the Government to issue instructions
to-the officers to help-the workers in whichever industry they-may-be
employed.
With-these words, I resume my seat. Thank-you. (5)
 Letter from-the Branch-Manager, Vincent-and-Company, Salem to-the
Manager, Messrs. Murugan Agencies, Erode.
Dear-Sir,
We-are-in-receipt-of-your-letter of-the 1st instant and / thank-you for-
the order that you-have sent with-it.
We-have gone through your-order and-find that you require a large-
number-of chairs, tables and benches // for one-of-your old customers. We-
are-sorry you-have-not mentioned the size and-the material to-be used for-
these items. You-have also not indicated the /// time within which-you
expect us to supply them.
We-enclose a copy-of-our catalogue of-the various articles that-we
manufacture. You-can go through it, ascertain from-(6) your customer and
furnish us the details we-require in the previous paragraph. On receipt of-
your-reply, we-shall arrange to manufacture these items and dispatch them
within six / to eight weeks.
We have-been supplying these articles to a large-number-of our
customers in-this-State as-well-as in-the neighbouring States of Kerala,
Andhra Pradesh // and Karnataka. We-have-received reports from all of-them
that they-are fully satisfied with our articles. We-are also informed that-
there-is a continuous demand for-these /// articles-in-their respective regions.
We-hope-and-trust that your customers will-also have-the same satisfaction.
We-assure-you of-our dependable services at-all-times.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JULY 1995
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
On-behalf-of-the Government-of-India, I welcome-you to-this-country.
As you-are very-well aware, India has-been associated with-the United-
Nations / during-the-last many-years. This-is because we believe in-the aims
and objectives of-this great organization. Of-course, it-is-true to-some-extent
that-this-world // body has failed in its endeavours to bring-about peace and
progress in-some-parts-of-the-world. But nevertheless, we believed in its
usefulness and decided to support it /// in-the hope that satisfactory-results
will come sooner-or-later.
We-are gathered here today to-discuss about-the various problems
faced by-the countries in Asia. During the-(1) last many-years, these
problems have-been considered in-the world context. As-a-result, these
countries have-been neglected. It-was-not considered important enough for
as much-attention / to-be given to-it as was given to certain other parts-of-
the-world. But, we have to attach more importance to-the problems in Asia
because-they affect // us more intimately.
As-far-as India is concerned, one problem which demands immediate-
attention is food. It-is an extraordinary state-of-affairs that in-a-country like
India /// we do-not-have self-sufficiency in food. There-is obviously
something wrong in-our approach to agricultural. I-have, however, no-doubt
in-my-mind that India can produce (2) enough food, if-not immediately, but
in-the-course-of a few-years. But, at-the-present-moment, we-have to-face
this problem. Of-course, other urgent problems will / also come up before-
you for discussion. Looking at-these problems from a long-term point of
view, it-seems-to-me that various deficiencies have to-be made good. // We-
have to increase our-production, both agricultural and industrial, in-order-to
see that-the standard-of-living of-our people is increased to-a-great-extent.
It-is-/// considered necessary that a country like India and other
countries in Asia should-be industrialized so-that it can increase and
modernise agricultural-production. It-is important in-this-context (3) that
advanced countries should help us in-this process with capital equipments
and-their special experience. But, in doing-so, it-is to-be borne-in-mind that
no Asian / country will welcome any-such assistance if there-are conditions
attached to-it. We-would rather delay our development than submit to any
kind of domination by any other country. // This-is a principle which-is
accepted by every-one in-India. I-am-sure that people in other countries in
Asia also accept it.
Now I-would-like to say /// a word about population in-India. A great-
deal has-been said and written about our tremendous population. It-is-true
that-we-cannot solve any problem if our population (4) growth is-not checked
efficiently and as-quickly-as-possible. Well, I-have-no desire for-the
population of India to-go on increasing. I-am all in favour of / checking this
growth.
Finally, Ladies-and-Gentlemen, you-have come to-this country for-the-
first-time. I-believe that one-of-the points you-have to determine is-the //
location of-your temporary headquarters. Probably, there-will-be-the
question of locating the Regional Office. It-is for-you to determine. But on-
behalf-of-the Government-of-India, /// I-have-great-pleasure in inviting-you
to-have your headquarters in-India.
I once-again express my welcome to all-of-you and wish you success
in-your endeavours. (5)
Letter from Messrs. Johnson-and-Company-Limited, Madras, to Messrs.
Patel-and-Company, Bombay.
Dear-Sirs,
With-reference-to our order dated 2nd instant, we-shall-, be-glad if-
you-/will kindly let-us-know when-we-may expect delivery of-the goods. We
wrote to-you on-this-subject last-month but upto this-time we-have-not
received // any reply from-you in-the-matter. We-must have a definite
promise of early delivery, by-return-of-post. Otherwise, we-may-have to
cancel the order altogether as /// these goods are urgently required and our
work here is being delayed in-consequence-of their non-delivery.
 We-are-sorry to inform-you in-this-connection that-you-are (6) treating
us very badly with-regard-to these deliveries. We also wish to inform-you
that unless immediate steps are taken to prevent such long delays, we-shall-
be compelled / to transfer our orders to another company who will treat us
with more consideration. You-have-been supplying these goods for six years
and in-the circumstances, we consider that-//we deserve better treatment at-
your hands. Apart altogether from this, we-have-been writing to-you on-the
subject for-the-last two-or-three months but our letters /// seem to-have-been
absolutely ignored.
We-would-therefore like to-request you to-look into-the matter urgently
and let-us-have a proper reply at-once.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JANUARY 1996
Mr. Vice-Chairman, Sir,
I-rise to support the Budget proposals. At-the-outset, I-would-like to
congratulate the Finance-Minister on-the effort he-has made to-get / greater
income with-the least difficulty for-the common man. Many points have-
been raised in-the-course-of-the debate and I-would-not-like to-repeat them.
However, // first-of-all, I-would-like to point-out-the higher allocation for-the
Plan made in-the Budget. In-spite-of-the scarcity of resources, I-am-very-
happy /// that-the Finance-Minister has raised the allocation to-some-extent.
We-are-aware that-the reduction of unemployment, the removal of poverty,
etc., will depend on how well we-(1)are implementing our plans. It-is-clear
that so-far we-have-not had any signs of reduction in unemployment.
However, but for our plans, we-would-not-have made / great progress. We
may-not-be-able-to judge-the progress of-the-country from statistics alone.
Visits to various centers in different parts of-the-country and a closer // look
at-the people will alone be-able-to-make us understand-the progress made.
Now, we-have-been talking of inflation. But we-must know that-this
inflation has /// also brought money to people who never had-the money to
spend. This does-not mean that inflation is a blessing. On-the-contrary,
inflation has affected-the fixed income (2) group very-much. The redeeming
part-of-the Budget is-that-this-year we-have-been able-to keep-the deficit at
a lower level than feared. When-the debate / took-place last-year at-the-
time of Budget, it-was feared that our deficit might be very high. The income
has increased and in-spite-of this, there-//has-been a deficit. But it-is our
good-fortune that-the impact of deficit on-the price level this-year has-been
much less than last-year. This-is /// as-a-result, of better agricultural
production and-its effect on-the prices. However, as-the Finance-Minister
has pointed-out, there-is-the danger of further increase in-the (3) deficit this-
year, for-the reason that-we-have still to-take-into-account the money due
to-the employees of-the State as-a-result of-rise in-the / cost-of-living.
 As-far-as-the proposals of-the Finance-Minister are-concerned, they-
have a minimum impact and-that-is a good sign. As-far-as-possible, he-//has-
not levied any duties which-will increase-the prices in general. Now, as-far-
as textile duty is concerned, I-have-no grudge that he-has taxed the finer ///
varieties of cloth but, at-the-same-time, I-would-like to-draw his kind-
attention to-the fact that-the smuggling that takes-place is in-this particular
category. (4)
Then, as-far-as income from abroad by loans and other means is
concerned, I-request the Honourable-Minister to-take note of-the Indians
living abroad. There-are a / large-number-of Indians living abroad who would
like to invest in-India. At-present, we invite loans from all sorts of people and
from all sorts of countries. But // I-do-not understand why we should-not
invite our-own countrymen abroad to invest their savings in-our-country.
Many of-them are interested in-the welfare of-our /// country. So, I-request
the Honourable-Minister to consider this-matter.
With-these-words, I-thank-you for-the opportunity that you-have given
me to speak on-this-occasion. (5)
Letter from-the General-Manager, Messrs. Govindan-and-Company,
Madras, to Thiru. K. Ramaswamy, 24, Armenian Street, Madras.
Dear-Sir,
We-are thankful to-you for-your-letter of / enquiry. We-are-glad-to-
hear that-you-are interested in decorating your bungalow. We-think that-we-
shall-be-able-to-meet your-requirements satisfactorily.
We-enclose a list // of-the articles that we-can supply you and-their
price. So-far-as furniture is concerned, you-have desired to know whether
we-shall-be-able-to supply-you /// visitors' chairs and sofa-sets. We-are in-a-
position to-meet your needs in-this-regard. You-may-select-the items that-
you require with-reference-to-the list. (6) We-shall make-arrangements to
supply you the items immediately. We also supply wall papers. If-you desire
screens of an attractive type, we-will-be-able-to fulfil your / needs. We-shall-
be sending our representative to-meet you in-the afternoon of next
Wednesday, so-that you-may-have a free discussion with him. He-will
inspect your // bungalow and-then he-will-be in-a-position to-suggest the-
best way in-which-you-can make-use of-the articles available with-us.
You-are always welcome /// to-our show-room. It-will give-you an idea
of how you-can decorate your bungalow and we-will-be-able-to help-you in-
the-matter.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JULY 1996
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
I-have-great-pleasure to-be with-you today to-take-part in-the Annual-
General-Meeting of-the Indian Chamber-of-Commerce and Industries,
Calcutta. At-/ the outset, I-would-like to thank-the organisers for inviting me
to address this meeting. You-are very-well aware that our Five-Year-Plans
have given a big // hope to-our people for a better future. There-are signs of
development in-our farms and factories. By-and-large, there-has-been a
commendable display of mutual goodwill between different sections of-our
ancient-Society.
I-am-aware that-we-are passing through a rather difficult period at-the-
present-moment, particularly in-regard-to economic conditions in-(1)our-
country. Unfortunately, agricultural production during-the last-few-years did-
not show as great an increase as was expected at-one-time. As-a-result,
there-is shortage in / food items and increase in-their prices. We-had a very
bitter lesson from our experience during-the-last-one-year. First-and-
foremost, efforts to increase agricultural-production on // a long-term basis
deserve-the highest priority. I-wish to point-out in-this-connection that our
food-production increased at-the-rate-of four-per-cent-per-annum /// during-
the-last two plan periods. A significant feature was that in-some-parts-of-
the-country, an increase of more-than five-per-cent was achieved, while in
some-(2) other parts, there was only an increase of about-one-per-cent.
There-is-no-reason-why-the high rates of growth attained in-some-parts-of-
the-country. The farmer has to-be provided with all facilities such-as better
seeds, better manures and irrigation facilities. The Government is trying to-//
do its best in-this-regard. However, the agricultural-departments in-the
States have to-be much more active. They-must have more accurate figures
about-the production of different /// crops. The Government must not-only
work for-the supply of all-the facilities required by-the farmers but it-must
also see to-it that-they-are fully utilised. (3) There-must-be a common and
consistent link between these departments and-the farmers so-that one
helps and supports the other.
The accent in-the next Five-Year-Plan / must-be on-the well-being of-
the common man. In-the-course-of-the next ten years or so it-will-be our aim
to ensure a minimum living // standard to-our people. In-the realization of-
this objective, the private-sector will necessarily have to-play an important
role. With-this in-view, the investment envisaged in-the /// private-sector as-
a-whole would-be more-than forty-per-cent of-the total investment in-the
next Five-Year-Plan.
We in-India are very-well aware that (4) industrialisation is also
important for-the economic-development of-our country. It-is essential
because it increases the supply of goods which people need. It also provides
employment and livelihood / to-our growing population in a much faster way.
We-are also aware that-there-are many difficulties in-the way of setting up
new industries. The shortage of foreign // exchange is-the major problem. I-
am however happy to-tell-you that many developed countries in-the world
have come-forward to help us in-the-matter of setting /// up new industries
in-India. We-are-much thankful to-these countries.
 I once-again thank-you for-the opportunity given to-me and wish you
success in-your deliberations. (5)
Letter from Messrs. Brown-and-Company, London, to-the Executive
Director, National Enterprises-Limited, Bombay.
Dear-Sir,
We-have-great-pleasure in acknowledging-the receipt of-your-letter of-
the / 25th instant. We-thank-you very-much for-your further order for-the
supply of-the Electric Motors. We however regret to inform-you that we-are-
not able-//to accept your-order at-the prices mentioned in-our last catalogue.
This-is because of-the increase in-the prices of raw-materials in-the recent
times. We-therefore /// request you kindly to consider all our previous
catalogues as cancelled.
We-wish to-state in-this-connection that-we-have informed our
customers about-the increase in prices by (6) a circular-letter dated the 22nd
instant. But we-find from our register that your name is-not in-the list. It-
must have-been omitted through some mistake / on-the-part-of our staff for-
which we tender our sincere apologies.
We-now enclose a copy-of-our new catalogue from which you-will-be-
able-to-see-// the correct price of-the electric motors which-you-may-require.
We-can deliver them at-the shortest possible notice. We-have every hope
that-this small increase in price /// of-these motors will-not in-any-way affect
our business in-view of-their high reputation in-the-market.
Hoping to-hear from-you in-due-course,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JANUARY 1997
JANUARY 1997
Mr. Chairman, Sir; at-the-outset, I offer my congratulations to-the
Chief-Minister on not levying new taxes. Apart-from that, I-should-like to
offer my congratulations to-/him and to-the other Honourable- Ministers on
doing their very-best for-this part of-the-country in all directions and wish
them-the best-of-luck in-the-// coming-months and years. I-am-glad that-the
Chief-Minister in-his speech gave an economic survey and covered-the
economic background of-this part of-the-country's finances. /// With-regard-
to-the Budget, I-agree that-it-is a balanced budget. No-doubt, a household
budget should-be a balanced budget. But it-may-not-be so in-(1)the case of-
the-Government. A Government's budget need-not necessarily be a
balanced budget. If-we-had resorted to a little deficit budgeting, it-would-
have given us reason / for asking for more money from-the Centre to spend
on schemes of development. The Lady Member referred to conditions in
hospitals. It requires more money and school buildings require // more
money. I-see it for-the-first-time that more emphasis is to-be laid on minor
irrigation schemes. It-is-necessary to pay sufficient-attention to major
irrigation /// schemes also. All-these require money and we should try to-get
more money from-the Centre. In-this-connection, I-should-like to-refer to-the
relationship between-the (2) Centre and-the States with-regard-to-the
financial positions. We-must give full support to-the Chief-Minister in-the
plea that-the new Finance Commission should rectify-the / imbalances and
see that more resources are allotted to-the States. A deficit budget would-
have enabled this-Government to-get more money from-the Centre.
On-the question of // agriculture, I-should-like to support the view put-
forward by one honourable-Member that-there-should-be a committee to
advise on-the ways-and-means to-be adopted /// for improvement of cattle
farms. I-am-very-happy that-the Minister in-charge-of these farms is taking
great interest in-the-matter. But, I-should-like to-request (3) him to consider
whether it-is advisable to-have a local advisory committee. I-do-not suggest
Members of-the Assembly to-be on that committee. This-is a suggestion /
which I-would-like to commend to-the Minister. Some of-the cattle farms in
general will greatly improve in-// the next-few-years.
With-regard-to tourism, I-can-only-say that-the best part-of-the speech
of-the Lady Member has my support. I-have-no-doubt /// that Madras can-be
a tourist center and we-can get more foreign-exchange thereby. The Trade
and Industries Fair has attracted a number-of tourists. I-am-sure-the (4)
Tourist-Department to-be started by-the-Government will help tourism to-a-
great-extent.
Then, I come to-the question of high prices. I speak as one-of-the /
consumers and-it-is very difficult for any-one of-us to-make both ends meet.
I-know that-the-Government are trying their best to-keep prices down.
Once // the price of a commodity goes up, it does-not come down. I-think-
the-Government should try to see that something is done to help us in-this-
regard. /// Whether it-is to-be done by-the State or by-the Centre, something
must-be done to-reduce prices.
With-these words, I-thank-you and conclude my speech. (5)
Letter, dated 3rd January 1990, from National Trading Multiple-
Company, Madras, to Thiru. V. Krishnan, 4, Lake View Road, Madras.
Dear-Sir,
We-thank-you for-your kind letter. We-/are-glad-to-note that-you-are
interested in-the purchase of-our goods. In-the-first-instance, we-assure-you
of-the best quality of-our goods.
We-have // three sections in-our Sales-Department. One deals in
household articles. Another deals in stationery items, specially designed for
schools-and-colleges. The third deals in building materials which-are /// in
great demand now. We-enclose a price-list of-the articles that-we sell. The
prices are subject to change from-time-to-time according to market trend.
We (6) usually offer a discount to-our customers. Further, we allow a special
discount for bulk purchases.
 You-will-be-glad-to-know that-we-have a special stall in-the / Trade and
Industries Fair that-is being organised towards-the end of-the month in
Madras. Most of-the articles that-we deal in will-be on display there. A //
special feature is-that we offer a seasonal discount in prices in-respect-of-the
articles purchased at-this Fair. We-are-sure that you-will-not miss this
opportunity. /// Our representatives will help-you in selecting the best items.
Once you purchase goods from-us, you-will-be attracted to-come again-and-
again for further purchases.
Yours-faithfully, (7)

JULY 1997

Friends,
I-am-happy to-be here with all of-you to associate myself with-the
Silver Jubliee celebrations of-the Engineering Export Promotion Council.
During-the twenty-five / years of-its existence, it has done useful work. It is
evident from-the growth of engineering exports from a modest figure of five-
hundred crores-of-rupees to-the present // impressive figure of nine-hundred
crores. The council deserves to-be congratulated on its excellent
performance.
During-the-last three decades, the country has made good progress in-
the development /// of agriculture and industry and-in building up-the
infrastructure for a wide range-of services. We-are-now manufacturing a
variety of capital and consumer goods. The export base (1) of-the-country
has-been expanded and strengthened. The engineering-sector in-India has
contributed to-it in a great measure. It-is appropriate that on-this-occasion
we-should / consider what we-have already done to promote export of
finished goods and what remains to-be done.
The rate-of growth of imports which has become very essential
for-//the country's development is much more-than the rate-of growth of
exports. It-is-therefore imperative that-we should increase our exports to-a-
great-extent. Everyone knows very-///well that exports play a vital role in-
our total economy and development. So,-the-Government have attached-the
highest importance to-it. India's export registered a high growth rate (2) in-
the middle of-the seventies in-spite-of many difficulties that came in-the
way. That provided us confidence in-our-capacity to-face our future
problems.
Over-the-/last-thirty-years, India has gained in stature as an industrial
nation. Our technical and scientific manpower is among one-of-the largest
in-the world. We now have-the // manufacturing-capacity in a wide range-of
heavy, medium and light industries. There has also-been a substantial
increase in-the export of manufactured goods. Still, our share of-the /// total
world trade in-this item is negligible. Our aim should-be to secure a much
higher share of-the world market and also to change-the composition of-our
(3) exports.
The objectives which-the Council has set before itself are really
laudable. These goals can-be reached only if every member of-the Council
identifies himself with-them and / makes his own contribution. While it-may-
be necessary to-improve higher technology for-some-time, we-must continue
our efforts in research and development to improve our-own technology. //
Each manufacturing unit must lay stress on-the quality of products so-that
they-may find ready acceptance all-over-the globe.
The success of any effort for sustained export /// drive depends on our
exporters' actual performance of contracts which they-have-been able-to
secure. Quality consciousness has to-be a part-of-the culture with our
producers and (4) exporters. It-may-not-be difficult to-find excuses for
inferior quality goods. But,-the buyer is-not interested in knowing why he-
has received-the inferior quality goods. He-/ is only interested in getting the
goods of-the highest quality. So, I-would urge upon you to-maintain-the
quality of-your goods at-all costs. A satisfied customer // is the best publicity
that an exporter and his country can have.
I-am-grateful to-the Minister for Communications and your-Council for
inviting me to-this function today. /// You-will-have to-play a very important
role in-the industrial growth of-this-country. I-am-quite-sure you-will
continue to-maintain it in-future. Thank-you. (5)
Letter from Lakshmi Enterprises, Madurai to-the General-Mananger,
Messrs. Karuppiah and-Sons, Sattur.
Dear-Sir,
We-acknowledge-receipt-of-your-letter of-the sixth March 1995.
We-/are-very-much pained to note that our salesman has-not behaved, as
he-should, with your representative when-he came to-our firm to-make
certain enquires.
In-the-//first-instance, we-express our sincere regrets to-you. We-have-
made a preliminary enquiry into-the-matter and-find that-there-is some
justification for-your complaint. We-have /// therefore placed the salesman
under suspension. We also propose to-take suitable disciplinary action
against him after a detailed enquiry into-the-matter. As per our service
rules, if-the (6) charge is proved beyond doubt, he-is even liable for dismissal
from service.
We-take-this-opportunity to assure-you that-such incidents will-not
recur in-future. We-have / warned our other members of-the staff that they-
are expected to extend-the maximum courtesy to-our customers and-that
any lapse on their part will-be seriously viewed. // We-know that-the success
of-our business depends to-a-great extent on-the satisfaction of-our
customers.
Under-the circumstances, we-request you to-treat the matter as ///
closed. We-hope-and-trust that-you-will continue to patronise us in-future.
We-assure-you of-our continued cordial, prompt and dependable service at-
all-times.
Yours-faithfully, (7)

JANUARY 1998
Sir,
At-the-outset, I-agree that-this-is an important document as it relates
to-the future of-our country. I-wished that-this discussion should-have taken
place / a little earlier, but that-was-not to-be. In-the-first-instance, it-is-a-
matter-of-great-pleasure for-me that an opportunity has-been given to-
discuss // this document. I-say it-is late because we-are almost about to
complete-the Draft Plan. So, we-shall-have-the advantage of taking into-
account the good suggestions /// which this-House may make now. As-far-as-
possible, we-shall-try to accept them.
Since-the Plan Approach was prepared, there-have-been many
changes in-our-country (1) and all-over-the-world. I-wish to point-out that-it-
is against this background that-we-have to examine this Plan Document. As-
is well-known, this Document / has two aspects. In-the-first-place, it states
as-clearly-as-possible the objectives which-we seek to achieve and-the
methods which-are necessary to-be adopted to // achieve them. Secondly,
we-have-tried to work-out details so-that-we-may-be-able-to achieve-the
objectives that-have-been-set-forth in-this Document.
As-I-///said, it-must-be borne-in-mind that-the state of-our economy has
undergone a big change. It-has-been going through great difficulties and-it-
is-necessary for-(2)us to-take them into account. These difficulties may-be
temporary in character. At-the-same-time, they-like / to point-out that many
of-these difficulties have arisen as-a-result of failure of monsoon. We-have-
had a great fall in agricultural-production. This has led to // a rise in prices
for-some-time. It has caused suffering to many sections of-our people and it
has also had an adverse effect on our economy. Secondly, the /// position
has-been made more difficult on-account-of-the high prices in-respect-of a
large-number-of commodities in-the world market. The position is
particularly difficult with-(3) regard-to food and it has its own consequences
on-the-state of-our economy. I-do-not want to-repeat the various other
factors because they-have-been discussed / in one form or other in-this-
House on many occasions. These are-the various factors that-we-have to-
take-into-account in considering-the method to-be adopted // towards this
Approach Document.
As-far-as agriculture is concerned, we-have mentioned in-this
Document that it-is-necessary that production in-this sector has to-be
increased. I-///must say that investments have to-be made so-that-we-may-
be-able-to increase-the production of-those items in-respect-of which there-
has been a rise (4) in prices. This has become very important to-day in-view-
of-the experience which-the people of-this-country have passed through as-
a-result-of-weather conditions. We-have / not-only to-think in terms of
grater-production but we-have also to see that what-is produced is made
available to-the people. We-must also see that-//the foodgrains reach-the
hands of-the people who need them. In-the circumstances, the need for an
efficient distribution system has-been emphasized. In-this-connection, I-
want to /// submit for-the consideration of-the House that-we should produce
sufficient quantity of foodgrains in-order-to feed this system. For-this
purpose, we-must implement land reforms effectively. (5)
Letter, dated 5th March 1990, from-the Hindustan Electrical Products
Limited, Calcutta, to Messrs. Subbu and Company, Howrah.
Dear-Sirs,
We-acknowledge-the-receipt-of-your-letter-of-the / 3rd instant and
thank-you for-the order for our Table Fans. We-may inform-you that-we-have
booked this order in-accordance-with your instructions. As-the varieties // of
fans that you-have asked for are-not in stock at-present, we-will try to
forward them as-soon-as they-are manufactured. In-any event, we-will-///be-
able-to send them not-later-than-the end of-this-month.
In-this-connection, we-would-like-to-inform-you that-the fans will-have
usual guarantee for (6) two years and we-shall-be prepared to-replace them
free-of-charge if any defect is found due to faulty material or constructions.
But, we-regret to point-out / that-we-have already quoted the lowest possible
price as a special case and we-are unable-to allow you more-than 10-per-
cent discount on such a small // order. However, we assure-you that on-your
future orders for larger-number-of fans, we-shall-try to accommodate you to-
the maximum possible extent. Kindly let-us-know /// by-return-of-post if-you
accept-the terms. We-hope that-this trial order will-be quite satisfactory and
will led to an enduring connection with-you.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JULY 1998
Dear-Friends,
I-am-very-happy to-be with you all to-discuss various subjects relating
to-the working class in-our-country.
While going through-the Agenda papers, I-/have noticed that-the
Industrial-Relations Legislation is proposed to-be modified completely to-suit-
the needs of-the labour and industry. In-this-connection, may I refer to one //
point for-the consideration of-this Conference? The term 'Appropriate-
Government' under-the Industrial Disputes Act needs revision. Invariably in
all-the Public-Sector Undertakings under-the control of-the /// Central-
Government, if any law-and-order situation arises, the State as custodian of
law-and-order is bound to intervene and maintain peace in industry. At-the-
same-time, (1) they-are-not able-to settle-the disputes between-the-parties,
as they-are-not-the appropriate-Government for-that matter. May I,
therefore, suggest that-this-Conference may consider-/the question of
amending-the Industrial Disputes Act suitably to-give-the State-Governments
the necessary statutory powers to settle industrial disputes in-the Central
Sector units situated in-the // States.
Another important suggestion I-would-like to-place before this-
conference is-that in various labour legislations either for regulating-the
service conditions, or for providing social security measures, /// or welfare
measures, the provision on number-of workmen for application of-these laws
has-been-the main obstacle in-the effective implementation of-these
legislations for-the benefit of (2) workmen. Wherever such ceiling exists in
labour legislations, the employers resort to reduction of-the number-of
workmen in-their establishments to disown-the obligations put on-them. This
has-/ been considered by us, and we-are of-the opinion that-the ceiling limit
of workers in various beneficial labour legislations for-their application
should-be removed so-that-the // statutory benefits could-be-made available
to all-the workers in industrial establishments irrespective of-the number-of
workers working in-those establishments.
Another aspect which I-would-like to-///place before this Conference is-
the plight of-the contract labour. In-this-matter, I-wish to-be frank that-the
implementation of-this legislation is far from satisfactory. I (3) presume that-
the same situation prevails throughout India as-the procedure for abolition of
contract labour is rather complicated. The problem is-that-the Contract
Labour Act does-not provide / for any relief to-the workmen thrown out-of
employment by-the abolition of contract labour. Our State-Government have
moved an amendment to-this legislation to provide that in-//the event of
abolition of contract labour, the principal employers of-such industrial
establishments should-be required to absorb-the affected workers. In-this
legislation, the ceiling on-the number-///of workmen for coverage is another
check for-its effective enforcement.
Of late, it has become-the practice of parties to dispute, to-take-up
cases before-the High-Court (4) questioning-the orders of-the-Government
and-the orders of-the various-Authorities created under different labour laws.
This, in-turn, has resulted in accumulation of Writ Petitions before-the / High-
Courts. The High-Courts in all-the States have been over-burdened with a
number-of Writ Petitions filed by-the affected persons from different walks-
of-life. This-//Conference, may, perhaps, consider recommending to-the
Government-of-India for-the creation of Special Benches in-the State High-
Courts exclusively for dealing-with Write Petitions arising out-of-///the labour
matters. This-will benefit-the employees in securing speedy justice. These
progressive measures are essential for-the benefit of-the workers and-the
weaker-sections of-the society. (5)
Letter from-the Manager, Chakrapani and Company, Kumbakonam to-
the Proprietor, Krishna Traders, Chennai.
Dear-Sir,
I-am-in-receipt-of-your orders for-the supply of brass vessels to-/ you
for distribution to other local traders and-for sales through your retail shop.
The-number-of vessels ordered under each item is a very large
quantity and we-will-//try to supply them as desired by-you before-the end of
next-month. In-this-connection, I-would-like to inform-you that-the quality
metal sheets are in /// short supply. Therefore, we-are making-arrangements
to procure them from various sources to-meet-the seasonal demand and to-
keep-the schedule of supply to-our customers.
In-fact, (6) we-are sending our representative to visit personally the
bulk suppliers of metal sheets in North India to impress upon them the need
to maintain timely supply and to ensure-/the dispatch of full quantity of
ordered metal sheets. We-will-be getting a clear picture about-the supply
soon after our representative's return from-his trip. Meanwhile, we-are //
arranging to dispatch-the available quantity of vessels to-you so-that you-
can manage-the immediate-requiremts.
I-would-like to point out that a sum of rupees fifty /// thousand is still
due from-you for-the supply we made last-month. I-request you to kindly
send this immediately without further delay and oblige.
Thanking-you,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
JANUARY 1999
Mr. Speaker-Sir,
I-would-like-to-thank all-the Members who-have taken part in-the
discussion to-day. At-the-outset, I-want to emphasis that for-many
centuries / women were given only an inferior status in-society and-they-
have all along been denied their rights to-education and independent living.
The Government has taken a major decision // to-improve-the deplorable
condition of women in-society. In-this-connection, we-have taken a number-
of steps to-make women develop in all spheres of-life by giving /// them the
basic rights to-which they-are actually entitled.
We-are-now celebrating the year of Golden Jubilee of-our
independence and-it-is gratifying to note that-the (1) development of women
in our-State stands unique when compared to most other parts of-the-
country. When-we-talk of women, our-attention naturally goes towards-the
children also. / The policies of-our-Government have-been adopted as a
model by-the Government-of-India as-well-as by other States. The Noon
Meal Programme for-the school children // introduced in-our-State has-been
followed as a model throughout-the country. The foundation of a strong
nation lies on strong and healthy citizens. No country in-the world /// can
aspire to develop without paying-attention to-the well-being of its future
citizens, namely the children. The first six years of a child's life is-the period
when-(2)the foundation for good and healthy life is laid. The Government is
therefore committed to provide child care services like nutrition,
immunisation, prevention of diseases and pre-school education to / support
the families living below the poverty line. I-am-happy to inform-you that
poor students up to eighth Standard are given free uniforms by-the-
Government. The // Social-Welfare-Department is also providing healthy
food to children from six months to three-years and to pregnant mothers.
The Department formulates plans and policies for-the development
of /// women in-the State. You would-be happy to note that-this-year the
Government has come-forward with new schemes for providing institutional
care for widow and helpless women (3) in-order-to help them to rebuild their
life once-again. Four Service Homes are run throughout-the State by-the
Social-Welfare-Department. I-am-sure that Hon'ble-Members / would extend
their co-operation to-the Government in running these homes successfully.
You-are-aware that with-the increase in-the level of-education, more-
and-more women are seeking // employment opportunities today. This takes
them away from-their homes and families. Even though many women are
coming forward for various jobs, the facilities for-their accommodation are-
not available /// easily. Taking-into-consideration their hardship, the
Government has decided to open three more Working Women's Hostels in
urban areas this-year. Any scheme could-be made successful only if-(4) the
intended beneficiaries have awareness about-the existence of-such schemes.
Therefore, in-order-to provide information to women about-the various
schemes implemented for-their welfare, a Guidance Centre / is functioning
in-the State.
Many Hon'ble-Members to-day spoke about-the need for support for-
the girl child. The Government, after careful-consideration, have formulated
a scheme for providing // financial support to-the parents to provide for
education and marriage of-their girl child. In-this-connection, I-am-happy to-
state that from this-year, incentives would-be /// given to-those parents who
opt for family-planning after-the first or second girl child.
With-this, I conclude my speech and request the House to grant the
demand. (5)
Letter from Golden Shipping-Corporation, Bombay to-the Secretary-to-
Government, Ministry of Surface Transport, New-Delhi.
Sir,
 We-are a reputed-Company in-the shipping and clearing industry for/-
the past two decades. We-would-like-to-inform-you that, all along, we-have-
been enjoying a very good relationship with-the Port-Authorities as-well-as-
the Departmental // Officers. But, we are-sorry to say that, of late, we-are
facing many difficulties in-the allocation-of berths in-the various Ports in-the-
country as-well-as /// in getting various certificates prescribed by-the-
Government. In-this-connection, we-would-like to place on record that our
business interests are genuine and lawful and we assure that-(6) they-will
remain so in future-also. We-feel that-the Department Officials are acting in
a biased manner due to pressure from rival-companies. Even if-we submit
all-/ the forms and documents in a proper manner, they-are returned back
for-some reason or other. Our employees are made to-run from pillar to post
to-get approval // and sanctions. This kind of non-co-operation and delay,
not-only affects our functioning and clearing activities but also, affects-the
good name earned by our-company among-the customers. /// We, therefore,
request you to kindly take-into-consideration our past record and instruct
your officials to help us in completing the routine formalities at-least in-
future.
Yours-faithfullY, (7)
JULY 1999
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
With-great-pleasure, I welcome-you all-this-morning to-the Fifth
Annual-General-Meeting of-your-Company. Your Directors'-Report and-the
statement-of-accounts / have-been duly circulated and-with your permission,
I-shall take-them as read. The slight decline in-the profit of-your-company
during-the year under review has largely been due to-the steep increase in-
the prices of raw-materials, transport costs and-the recession faced, by-and-
large, by-all-the industries. Notwithstanding the-fact of-such /// huge
increase, your-Directors have decided not to increase-the price of-the
products manufactured by-the Company, taking-into account the directives
issued by-the-Government to-take all (1) steps to hold-the price-line. I-am-
happy to inform-you that after careful-consideration of-the requirements of
funds for-the future expansion of-the operations of-your-/ Company, your-
Directors have recommended a dividend of fifteen-per-cent.
During-the current-year, the Company's performance in-the domestic
market as-well-as-the international market has-been // quite satisfactory.
Taking-into-account the plan priorities that have to-be given for-the
agriculture and construction-departments, your-Company expects that-there-
will-not-be any difficulty in /// maintaining-the market trends in-the next-year
also. However, we-have also to bear-in-mind that some State-Governments
are resorting to imposition of unreasonable ceiling on-the (2) quantity of
power used by certain categories of heavy industries. You-may-be well
aware that-the-Company is having manufacturing facilities in most of-the
States and-this ceiling / is bound to affect-the cost-of-production in-those
units. We-have-been requesting the State-Governments as-well-as-the
Central-Government from-time-to-time, to desist from fixing any ceiling on-
the use of power which-is already in short supply. The power tariff has also-
been increased recently in many of-the States. This-will /// definitely affect
not-only the domestic sector but also-the international sales of-our products,
as it-will make us less competitive in-the-matter-of prices.
I-am-happy (3) to-state that-the general labour situation in-the-country
has-been, by-and-large, peaceful except for one-or-two minor incidents.
Regarding research and development, the Company has, / after a complete
policy review, decided to allocate more funds from-the next-year. I-hope-
and-trust that-you-will-be aware of-the fact that most of-the // multi-national-
companies divert about ten-per-cent of-their total profits towards research
and development. However, in a developing country like India, we-cannot
afford to allot such huge /// amounts. At-the-same-time, we-have to-be
practical and take decisions according-to-the prevailing market.
The control on-the indigenous availability of raw-materials is bound to
(4) affect-the domestic industry further. I also wish-to-inform-you that-the-
reduction of import duty for certain varieties of diesel engines and fertilizers
will-not altogether remove-the / financial difficulties of-our sector, but will
definitely to a long-way in giving a small relief which-is much needed. There-
is-also a proposal under consideration to diversify // in-the fields of shipping
and printing. I-would-like-to assure-you that this-is only in-the initial stage
and final decision would-be taken only after getting /// the views of all-the
shareholders and-the management. With-these words, I conclude my speech
with-the hope that-the-Company will grow from strength to strength. Thank-
you. (5)
Letter from-the Marketing Manager, Premier Automobiles, Calcutta to-
the Proprietor, Suresh Agencies, Chennai.

Dear-Sir,
As-you-are-aware, we-are presently engaged in manufacturing
automobile spares to-meet-/the growing needs of-the country. We-take -this-
opportunity-to-inform-you that we-are going to-start a new factory in South
India to manufacture specific spare parts // for cars and trucks. We-have
obtained-the clearance from-the Government-of-India. Our existing products
are popular and-their quality and reliability are excellent. We-have decided
to-///improve our quality further by adopting rigorous quality control
management. We-are looking for dealers for our products in South India.
The dealer must have sound financial background and at (6) least five years
experience in-this business. They-must have their-own premises at
important locations in-the major cities in-the South. We offer forty-five days
credit facility / which-is one-of-the longest periods in-the field. If-you could-
not take-up dealership for-the whole of South India, you-could do-so in one or
// more of-the Southern States. We-would-be very-happy if-you-could write-
to-us regarding your willingness to-be our dealers as-well-as your financial
position and /// details of-the show-rooms run by-you. Please-find enclosed-
herewith our product list and the Quality Certificate issued by-the-
Government which-will interest you.
Thanking-you, Yours-faithfully, (7)
JANUARY 2000
Mr. Chairman,
I-am-grateful to-the Honourable-Members who-have participated in-this
debate on Floods and Drought. The fact that so-many members have spoken
on it reveals that there-is necessity for taking effective steps to-meet-the
situation. It also shows their anxiety to-deal-with-this problem urgently.
They-have spoken with feelings of sorrow // about what-has happened in-the
various parts of-the-country. I-have-taken due note of every point and
suggestion made by-the members. Even though I-will-not-/// be-able-to reply
to all-the points raised on-the floor of-the-House I-assure them that-the
suggestions given by-them will receive-the greatest consideration by-(1) the-
Government.
The main problem is about floods. It-is one-of-the most-important
national problems facing-the country. It had arisen every-year in-the past
few decades. / During our regime, we-have-done all-that-we could to control
the floods in the best manner possible. Dams have-been constructed
wherever feasible. Wells and pump-sets have-//been provided wherever
possible. They-are proving to-be very useful to-the people in many-ways.
Besides controlling floods, they serve-the people in numerous other ways.
This problem /// is really very great. One cannot-be fully satisfied that-the
problem has-been solved completely. It-will-have to-be faced every-year
during-the monsoon. As-a-matter-(2) of-fact, such problems do occur in-
other-parts-of-the-world too, and they-are-not peculiar to-our country alone.
The reasons for-such calamities are many. They-/ are being solved as-best-
as we could to alleviate-the sufferings of-the people.
It-is a fact that inter-State disputes regarding-the sharing of-the water
of // rivers had arisen from-time-to-time. These are being solved to-the-best-
of-our-ability. Due to many reasons, it has-not-been possible to solve them
to-/// the fullest satisfaction of everyone concerned. This-year, the floods
have caused considerable damage in-many-parts-of-the-country. Mainly in
Orissa and Andhra-Pradesh, the damage caused has-(3) been very great
indeed. The respective State-Governments have-been doing all-that they
could to provide relief to-the affected people. The Central-Government has
also-been making necessary / funds available to-meet-the situation. The
Navy-authorities have also-been requested to provide necessary assistance
in rescuing-the men, women and children caught in-the marooned areas.
A // large extent of cultivable land is reported to-have-been greatly damaged
by-the floods. Steps are being taken to-reclaim these lands as-quickly-as-
possible.
Honourable-Members coming /// from various states have enumerated
the damages caused in-their respective State and-have requested for
necessary Central aid. We-are no-doubt ready to help them as best as-
(4)we-can with-the limited financial resources available. The demand
received from-the States affected by floods runs to several crores. So, it-
may-not-be-possible for-us to-/give as much assistance as-they actually
want, though we-will provide substantial assistance within-the possible
limits.
Let-me now refer to droughts. Due to irregular and also failure // of
monsoons in-some-cases, many of-the States are affected. In-these places,
people are-not able-to get sufficient quantities of even drinking water. I-take
this opportunity /// to assure-the House that-the Central-Government is
carefully watching the situation in-the various States and would provide
them necessary help to- the maximum extent possible.
Thank you.(5)
Letter from Mumbai Warehouse-Limited, Mumbai, to Messrs. Calcutta
Jute-Company, Calcutta. Dear-Sirs,
This-is in-reply-to-your-letter of-the fifteenth instant for-which-we-
thank-you / very-much. You-will-be-glad to-learn that-we-are-the oldest and
largest warehouse-keepers in-the-country. We-can provide you all-the
facilities you need for // storing your goods. We perform all-such functions
as-the owner of-the goods may direct us to-do from-time-to-time. In-
addition-to-the holding of-the /// stocks on-behalf-of-the owner, we also
report upon-their weight, quality and condition as-well-as arrange for-the
marketing, sale and delivery of goods.
Our firm is (6) well-equipped with the latest machinery and equipment.
We offer every facility for-the collection and delivery of goods to any place
in-the-country. All goods are insured against / loss by fire, guarded against
theft and preserved from decay and consequent damage. We try to protect-
the goods against all normal risks except variations and fluctuations in-the
market // conditions over which we-have absolutely no control.
We-are-quite-sure that once we-are allowed to-look-after your
warehousing-requirements here, we-shall-be rendering you this /// service
for-a-very-long-time. We assure-you that-you-will-be fully satisfied with our
service in-this-regard.
Assuring-you of-our best-attention,
Yours-very-truly, (7)
AUGUST 2000
Mr. Deputy Speaker,
 Sir, I-am-grateful to-you that-you-have come to a stage when we-can
wind up-the debate. I-am-very thankful to-the Honourable-/Members for-the
very lively discussion that-has taken place for so-many days.
If I-am right, I-think, this-is-the first-time that-the Foreign Affairs debate
// has aroused so-much-attention. It-is sad that over-the years this practice
had-been given up. And many times, the vital areas of Government's
activities like Foreign Affairs /// and Defence were-not taken for discussion
and voted upon. I-feel, not-only in-this-House, but in-the whole of-the-
country, there-is a community of-people, (1) the writers, the academicians
and-even-the laymen who-take vital interest in-India's foreign-policy. This-is
a very big compliment to India's tradition. I-can-only-assure-/you that-it-will-
be my endeavour, so-long-as I hold this charge, to-try to enliven the debate.
I-will-be very keen always not-only to discuss // here in-the-House but also
with those-who-are experts outside to benefit from-their views, outlooks and
studies.
In-India we-have a heritage of foreign-policy that /// represents-the
best of-our culture. It also represents-the views and-the effort of-the master
builders who built independent India. That-is how our foreign-policy was
shaped. (2) We did make many mistakes; yet, those-who-were shaping the
policies had both-the candour and-the courage to stand up in-the-House and
to accept the mistake / they made. I-think, if-you ever discover that-this-
Government, as any-other-Government, makes mistakes, it-should also-be
viewed in-the context of-the tradition itself. After / all, policies are made by
human-beings. Therefore, policies and perceptions sometimes can go
wrong. But, one thing on which we must-not make a mistake and must
never go /// wrong is on-the basic principles of-our foreign-policy.
As I sat here for three-to-four days, discussing with-the honourable-
Members, hearing their views on various aspects (3) of foreign-policy. I-felt
more humble. I heard them with humility because most of-them are more
learned than me. They know better-than me. Therefore, I heard them / with
respect. I promise again that, it-would-be my attitude all-the time that I hold
charge of-this portfolio. In-the debate, when I heard my friends, I // found
one thing missing. That-was-the perception of change that has-taken place
all-over-the-world. If-we-do-not understand that, no country, particularly
India, can ever /// make a well-thought out foreign-policy.
We-must try to understand that Soviet-Union of today is something
very different from what Soviet-Union was yesterday. I-had-the (4) privilege
of staying there for nearly five years as Ambassador of-this-country. When I
look around, when I look-at-the phases of-the policies, I perceive a good /
change there. This tremendous change should-be and should-have-been-the
subject of debate here. There-may-not-be a consensus on that. When
learned members are sitting here, // I was hoping that we-would try to spell
out and try to share with each-other as to how we understand-the change.
That would-be more helpful. So, /// it-will-be our endeavour, as I said just-
now, to pursue a policy that-is both sensible and sensitive and also serves
the national interests. Thank-you very-much. (5)
Letter from Thiru. Balasubramanian, Secretary, Residents' Welfare-
Association, Pallavaram to-the Managing-Director, Metro Water Board,
Chennai.
Sir,
I-understand that Metro Water Board have plans to supply drinking
water / through Krishna Water Scheme to Kannan Nagar area which-is just
half a kilometer from Pallavaram. I-am to mention that-the residents of-our
area suffer from lack of // potable water for quite a long time. The water
that-is now available is-not fit for drinking as-it-is brackish and hard. At-
present, the residents are using mineral water for drinking purposes which
affects their monthly budget very-much. This facility cannot-be availed by
people belonging to economically weaker-sections because they-may-not-be-
(6)able-to spare money to spend for-this purpose. Hence, I-would-like to-
request you kindly to-extend-the Krishna Water Scheme to-our area also
when it-is / made available to-our neighbouring colonies. There-are about
twenty thousand residents in-this segment who lack drinking water facility.
I-wish to point-out that-this request has-been // taken-up by-our
Municipal Chairman with-the-Government last-year itself. The then
Secretary-to-the-Government was also favourable to-this proposal. But yet,
it-is getting delayed for /// reasons not known to-us. I-am-confident that you-
will-do-the needful in-the-matter. I request suitable early action by-the-
Government in-this-regard.
Thanking you, Yours-faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2001
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
I-have-great-pleasure to-take-part in-this seminar regarding-the role of
agriculture in-the development of-the-country. As-you-are all aware,
agriculture / is-the largest and-the most-important sector of-our country's
economy. It-is to-be remembered that about seventy-per-cent of-our
population depend upon agriculture and a // majority of-them live in-our
villages. While-the people in-the villages are directly engaged in farming,
those outside are engaged in-the trading of agricultural products or
employed /// in agro-industries. It-is a well-known fact that agriculture
contributes a lot for-the general economic-development of-the-country. It-is-
therefore necessary for all-of-us (1) to know-the vital role it plays in-our
development. As our incomes increase, our needs also increase to-the-
same-extent and-it-is agriculture which meets our basic / food-requirements.
If agriculture is-not properly cared for, shortage of foodgrains would result in
increase in-the prices of all commodities and also affect-the economy.
Agriculture also contributes // to economic-development through-the supply
of labour. In-spite-of-the fact that-there-is migration of labour from
agricultural areas to-the industrialised towns-and-cities throughout-the ///
country, we-have to bear-in-mind that agriculture still constitutes the major
source of employment in-the-country and-is available at a lesser cost.
In-this-connection, I-(2)would-like to point-out that agriculture contributes
largely to-the earning of foreign-exchange. We-are all proud to say that our
country has all-the natural resources and-/the appropriate climate for-the
development of agriculture. At-the-same-time, we should also take steps to
discard unproductive methods of farming and take advantage of-the modern
technology // which helps to-get maximum yield with-the minimum use of
water and fertilisers. I-would-like to mention here that I-was surprised to
note that a small country /// like Israel, without much natural resources or
abundant rains as-we-have in-our-country, has-been able-to invent new
methods of farming and irrigation due to-which their (3) agricultural-
production has increased to-a-large-extent. I-am-therefore sure that if-we-
can add one-or-two new crops within-the existing crop pattern, and use new /
technologies, we-would-be-able-to earn huge amounts of foreign-exchange.
As-far-as I-am-concerned, from my experience in-the past fifty years, I-have-
seen that // large incomes of-the rural people have always helped in-the
stimulation of industrial growth especially in-the consumer goods industry.
As-a-matter-of-fact, this has happened in /// many parts-of-the-world and-I-
am-sure that-this-will improve-the standard-of-living of-our farmers.
I-am-happy-to-inform-you that-the opening of (4) a-large-number-of Farmers'
Markets by-the-Government throughout-the State has helped in-the
development of agriculture sector to a very-great-extent. The farmers are
now able- / to get remunerative price for-their produce and-the-Government
is giving all assistance including free transport, for-the welfare of-these
people. I-would-not-like to-take much // of-your time and-I-would only
request you to send, as-early-as-possible, a report on-your deliberations to-
the-Government along-with your recommendations. On-behalf-of-///the-
Government, I-can-assure-you that-they-will receive-the sympathetic-
consideration of-the-Government. I-thank-you for-the opportunity and-I-wish-
you all a grand success. (5)
Letter from Messrs. Bose-and-Company-Limited, Calcutta to-the Chairman,
State Trading Corporation, New-Delhi.
Dear Sir,
We-are one-of-the leading packaging and printing industries in-India /
functioning with Calcutta as headquarters. We-have branches in ten
locations spread all-over-the-country. We-are engaged in-the business of
packaging for-the-past thirty years and // have also started the business of
printing on tins, jute and polythene bags, cartons, sachets, etc. since-the last
decade. As-you-are a very large organisation dealing-with huge /// quantities
of essential commodities, we-are eager to-do packaging and printing works
for you.
We assure-you of prompt and efficient response on-your bulk orders. We-are
also (6) very-happy-to-inform-you that-we could quote-the most reasonable
rate in-the market if-you provide the opportunity. We-have computerised all
our branches and you-can / place orders with any of-our branches situated
throughout-the-country but we-would also like to add that-the tax rates will
differ from State to State. In-this - // connection, we-would-be very-glad to
depute our Marketing Manager to-meet you on a convenient date at New
Delhi. He-would-be-able-to-give more information about /// us and answer
all-our queries. Your officers can also inspect our factories. We look-forward
to-the pleasure of hearing from-you in-this -regard. Thanking-you,
Yours-faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2001
Ladies-and-Gentlemen,
I-am-very-much happy to welcome all-of-you to-this-Conference. You-may-
be well aware that-this-is-the fifth such conference, after this- / Government
assumed office.
At the-outset, I-would-like to remind you that though our functioning in
various fields has provided us satisfaction, many-more things have to-be
done // by-the-Government. I-would-like to point-out some of-the merits and
demerits in-some of-the important functions, as-it-is-my duty to streamline
the functioning /// of-the administration of-the-Government.
There-is-no-doubt that whenever genuine demands are received, the
Government are readily coming forward to-take immediate action to redress-
the grievances. (1) Likewise, when complaints are received with enough
evidence, the Government will-not hesitate to examine the same and take
action against the people concerned. At-the-same-time, the Government /
will-not waste the precious time at-their disposal, in pursuing false
complaints, without any specific evidence, made by persons, whoever they-
may-be. As heads of district administration, you-//have to bear-in-mind the
real objective of-the-Government, before looking into-the petitions received
by-you.
At-this juncture, I-would-like to-bring to-your-attention /// one important
scheme which-was recently introduced by-this-Government for women's
welfare, namely, the savings linked micro credit loans in municipal and urban
areas for-the benefit of poor (2) women doing small business. In-this
-connection; I-would-like-to point-out that-the aim of-this scheme is to
safeguard the poor women from taking loans at high / rates-of-interest from
money-lenders and becoming bonded slaves to-them. I request you, the
District Collectors, to discuss this scheme with-the co-operative-banks and
take necessary steps // to enable poor women to-get loans a low rates-of-
interest, in-order-to encourage them to save some amount and to-make their
life prosperous.
Next, I-would-/// like to-deal-with Public Distribution System. As-you-are well
aware, many orders and instructions have already-been issued to-the district
administration, for-the effective functioning of-the (3) Public Distribution
System. It-is your prime responsibility to implement the same without giving
room for any complaint. I-would-request you to monitor closely the
movement of-the commodities / from-the godown point and see that-they
reach-the fair-price-shops at scheduled times and-with correct weights. We-
can discuss in detail about preparing a fixed calendar // so-that-the public
may know-the details of-the quantities of commodities that are moved from-
the taluk godowns to-the fair-price-shops and follow the same carefully. ///
It-is very-much necessary for-you to-make surprise inspections of fair price
shops and check whether-the goods which-are taken to-the shops reach-the
destination as (4) per-the fixed calendar and as allotted.
I-would now like to remind you that you-should take proper care of-the
distribution of drinking water-supply, right from now / onwards, taking-into-
consideration that-the problem of water-supply is likely to arise during-the
ensuing summer in-some-places.
There-is-no-doubt that you-have played an // important role in formulating
and implementing the schemes and also in ensuring that-the benefits of-
those schemes reach-the people. In-order-to implement what we-have said
and /// to say what we-are going to-do, I-would-like to-request you to share
your experience and putforth your suggestions without any fear or favour.
Thank-you. (5)
Letter-from Messrs. Kumar and-Sons-Limited, Erode, to Messrs. Thomas and
James-Limited, Coimbatore.
Dear Sirs,
We-are-in-receipt-of-your-letter, dated 10th March. You-have requested / us
to supply 200 ceiling fans and 50 table fans within-a-week. We-thank-you
very-much for-your Order. But, we-regret-to-inform-you that-it- // is-not
possible for-us to-meet your demand immediately. The reason is-that-the
consignment of fans which-was coming to-our place last-month by lorry had-
been /// badly damaged, due to an accident on-the way. We-are expecting
another load of fans in a month's time. As-soon-as we receive-the new
consignment, we-will-(6)be-able-to supply-the items required by-you. We-
shall-be-obliged, if-you-can kindly wait for-some more time. We-are aware
that non-delivery of goods / at-the stipulated time will cause much
inconvenience not-only to-your concern but to-the consumers also. So, we
leave it to-you to decide in-the-matter.
We-//would also like to remind you of-the old bills that are pending to-be
settled by-you. We-request you to-look into-the-matter and arrange to send-
/// the required amount in settlement of-the old bills.
We look-forward to-hear from-you at-an-early-date whether we-can supply
your-requirement next-month.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2002
Dear Colleagues,
I-have-great-pleasure to-be-present here on-this happy occasion this-
evening. I-am-very-grateful to-you all for-the felicitations that-have-been
extended to-me on-my taking over as-the Chief of-the City Police. I-am-very-
much aware of-the fact that-it-is a very difficult job under-the // present
circumstances. Even then, I-have to bear-in-mind the faith reposed in-me by
our Honourable Chief-Minister.
First-of-all, I-would-like to seek your fullest /// co-operation during my tenure
here. If-we-take-into-account the police force available at-present, I-am-
very-sorry to note that-it-is very-much less when compared (1) to-the total
population of-this great city. It-is-not at-all adequate to handle situations
arising out-of various issues. I-would-like to-mention, at-this point / of-time,
that-our Police force, though it-is less in number, has got-the guts and-the
courage to-face any kind of threat to society. I-am-sure // that-it-is-not
lagging behind in-its action in safeguarding-the interests of-the people at
large. However, I-feel it-is absolutely necessary to increase-the strength
at- /// the lower level. I propose to-take-up-the matter with-the appropriate
persons at-the helm of affairs. I-request all-of-you to-take a pledge that-we
(2) should continue to-be friends of-the people.
I-am-aware that-there-is a general allegation against the Police that if any
person approaches a police station to lodge / his complaint about some
crimes, he-has to suffer as-he-is driven from pillar to post on-the ground of
jurisdiction. This kind of treatment is-not good as-//far-as-the-department as-
a-whole is concerned. In-my-opinion we should, in-the-first-instance, register
the complaint and-then transfer it to-the concerned station. It- /// is-not at-all
a difficult task and-it-will-be done, as-it-is-the general expectation of-the
people that-we serve with sincerity.
I-hope I-will-(3)be right if I-say that-the crime rate in-this -City is decreasing
day-by-day, because of-our alertness. We-can take credit for controlling
anti-social elements / through our stern action to-the extent possible. In-
this-connection, I-would-like to-bring to-your notice that-the Honourable
Chief-Minister has-been kind enough to grant // a special sanction to
modernise the present system by which we-have-been able-to achieve better
results.
In-my-opinion, wearing of helmets should-be-made compulsory in-order-///to
reduce-the number-of fatal accidents on City roads. I-hope-the-Government
will do-the needful as-soon-as-possible. I-agree-with-the view that-the four
(4) lane traffic system that-is in vogue on-the arterial roads is-not acceptable
to all sections of-the people in-this -City. At-the-same-time, it-cannot-be /
denied that-this system has brought in-some kind of discipline and traffic
sense in-the-minds of-the road users. We should encourage-the people to
use the zebra // crossing points, if they-want to cross-the road from one side
to-the other side. It-will, no-doubt, create a situation where there-may-not-
be traffic mishaps. ///
Before I conclude my speech, I once-again thank-you all for having given me
this opportunity to express some of-my views for-your guidance. Thank-you
very much. (5)
Letter-from-the Manager, Priya Agencies, Delhi to-the Proprietor, Padma
Dresses, Chennai.
Dear-Sir,
We-are-in-receipt-of-your-lettter of-the tenth-instant. We-have noted the /
contents. We-very-much regret to-hear from our agent in-your-place that-
the quality of-the woollen goods that-have-been supplied to-you for-the-past
few-// months has-been very poor. We-would-like to-take-this-opprtunity to
inform-you that-there-has-been no such complaint from any of-the other
clients. We-would-/// like to-mention that-we-are prepared to-take back-the
same. We-will arrange to credit you with-the value of-the goods. We-would-
be very-happy if- (6) you-could continue to-have business-relations with-us
in-the future also. As you-are-aware, we-have always tried to-do our best to-
keep-the standard at / a very high level. But, we-are, at-present, short of
hands and we-have-had to depend on other firms for much of-the work
which-was previously done // in-our factories. They did-not perform-the
duties in-the way we expected. We-are, however, advising them to-improve-
the quality in-their manufacture and hope that-they-/// would do-the needful.
We-assure-you that care will-be-taken to see that-there-is-no-such complaint
in-the future. We expect your continued patronage.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2002
Honourable-Members,
It-gives-me-great-pleasure to-address both Houses-of-Parliament at-this first
meeting after-the general elections. I extend my warm greetings to all-of-
you. /
The general elections which-have concluded recently have shown to-the
world the success of the democratic system of Government adopted in-the-
country since independence. At-this important stage // in-the history of-the-
country, as-well-as-the history of-the world, our first task should-be to-give a
clean and efficient administration. Another important-matter to-/// which I-
would-like-to-draw-your-attention is electoral reforms. We-have-been talking
about this-subject from-time-to-time, but no Government has taken any
major step (1) to bring-about suitable amendments to-the election laws
during-the-last-few years. The object of-such a law will-be to-get rid of
money power and to- / bring in accountability in-the case of political parties
so-that-the elections may-be conducted in a free and fair manner. The new
Government will take necessary steps in- // this-direction in consultation with
all political-parties.
On-this-occasion, it-would-be proper for-me to point-out that-the-
Government will always try to maintain-the honour /// and independence of-
the Judiciary. I-would-assure-you on-behalf-of-the-Government that all
efforts will-be-made to-reduce-the pendency of cases in-the courts
throughout- (2) the country by filling up-the vacancies and by proper use of
modern technology. Regarding-the question of Centre-State relationship, the
Government will take-into-consideration all-the studies / and reports made
in-this-respect and, in consultation with-the State-Governments, take
necessary steps in-order-to settle all disputes between-the States in matters
of common interest. //
We-are-happy to note that-the economic reforms of-the past five years have
achieved some amount of success. However, as-you-are-aware, the speed
with-which-we-/// are moving is-not much when compared with our
requirements. This-Government would give personal-attention to-this-matter
and speed up-the reforms, while maintaining-the basic framework of (3) a
sound economic-policy. The economic-development of a country in-any part-
of-the-world can-be maintained at a steady rate, only if-the external loans of-
the- / Government are limited to-the minimum. As-far-as this-matter is
concerned, I-do hope that-you-will-be aware that-the existing borrowings of-
our country are-now // very high. in-this-connection, attention will-also-be
paid to-the aspect of expenditure by-the-Government, which-is increasing
day-by-day. The Government will take all necessary /// steps to-reduce-the
loan burden and also to-reduce-the expenditure to-the maximum extent
possible so-that-we-may-be-able-to invest more money in-the development
(4) schemes for-the people. The Government will-also study-the investment
made by-the State in-the public-sector-undertakings so-that each rupee
invested by-the- / Government may-be, put to proper use.
On-this-occasion, I-would-like-to-inform both-the Houses that-the-
Government are going to-bring-about reforms in-the corporate // sector also.
Suitable change will,-therefore, be made in-the Company Law and Land
Ceiling laws to ensure full use of-our resources so-that our industry may-be-
able-to- /// meet-the competition from-other parts of-the world. At-this
important time, this-House will-have-the great honour of-taking this-country
to-the next century. Thank-you. (5)
Letter from Gopal-and-Company-Limited, Salem, to Messrs. Baskar and-
Sons-Limited, Chennai.
Dear-Sirs,
This-is with-reference-to your kind enquiry about-the latest price-list and /
catalogue of-our products. You-may-be-aware of-the increase in-the
transport charges and the increase in-the cost of-the raw-materials. Since
we-are dealing in // glass articles, we-will-have to-face-the risk of damage
during transport. We-are-sorry-to-inform-you that our factory remained
closed for two months last-year and-///this has resulted in-the decrease in
turnover, compared to-the previous-year. We-are-therefore, not in-a-position
to supply-the materials at-the existing rates and are (6) forced to increase-
the price by five-per-cent. We-request you kindly to bear with-this increase.
We also request you to-take all steps necessary to-market our / products in-
this part of-the-country and-we-are willing to pay-the necessary-charges
that may-be incurred by-you in-this regard.
On-this-occasion, we-would- // like-to-place on record our gratitude for-your
support and help which-has helped us to tackle our difficulties. We look-
forward to-the pleasure of-your continued support /// in-the-years-to-come.
We-enclose-herewith our latest price-list and catalogue. We-would-be-glad
to send-you any-other-information that you-may-require.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2003
Mr.-Speaker-Sir,
I-am-grateful to-the honourable-Members who-have taken-part in-this
discussion on-the demand for Land Revenue-Department and made useful
suggestions. I-think- / you-will-agree that many subjects have-been covered
in-the-course-of-the discussion. I-will-try to-reply to as many points as-
possible.
First-of-all, I- // would-like to-take-up-the question of land reforms. It-has-
been said that-the-Government are going-on giving some reason or another
for-not tackling-the problem. /// I-submit that-the Government have begun
to-deal-with-this problem and-they-are doing their best in that direction.
Honourable-Members are-aware that-we-have passed many (1) pieces of
legislation so-far-as this-matter is concerned. From this it-will-be seen that-
the-Government are doing something to tackle-the problem. At-the-same-
time, / I admit that-the problem has-not-yet-been fully tackled. We-are doing
our best step by step. In-this -connection, I-would-like to point-out that-the //
object of land reforms is to-get rid of-the non-cultivating tenants as-far-as-
possible, to-give fixity of tenure to-the cultivators and-also to fix fair /// rent.
I-would-like to-make-it clear that-these are-the main principles governing
land reform. As-regards-the elimination of middlemen, something has-been
done by-the-Government (2) already. So-far-as fixity of tenure is concerned,
we-are-aware that-there-must-be some fixity of tenure of-the cultivating
tenants' so-that they-may take interest / in-the land and produce more. For-
this purpose, we-may take, for-instance, a tenant living in a house. We-know
that he-will-not take any interest in-//the proper care of-the-house. But, on-
the-other-hand, if-he-has a house of-his own, he-will-take-care-of-the-house.
He-will-see that /// necessary repairs are carried-out from-time-to-time and
he-will-see that-the house is well-maintained. He does so because-he-is
interested in-the house as (3) its owner. In-the-same-way, in-the case of-
these lands also, if-the tenant has some fixity of tenure, it-is certain that-he-
will-take interest in-/the land because-he-will-be-sure that-the increased
produce will come to-him and-not go to-the landlord. That-is-the reason
why-the-Government want to // bring-forward legislation so-far-as fixity of
tenure is concerned. As-regards fixation of fair rent, it-may-be made clear
that-the-Government also want that-the ryots /// should-be-able-to get fair
and reasonable rent. When fair rent is fixed, I-am-sure-the standard-of-living
of-the people will-also-be raised. From this (4) point-of-view also, we-think
that fixation of fair rent is necessary.
Then, there-was a good-deal of criticism about-the Revenue Administration.
There-is-no-doubt that- / there-may-be some defects here-and-there that
nothing should-be done to remedy-the defects. I- // do realize that-we must
tone up-the administration. But, at-the-same-time, I-would plead that-we
require time for-this purpose. We-are taking steps in that /// direction. The
Revenue Reorganisation Committee has submitted its Report and as-soon-
as-the Report is examined fully, steps to tone up-the administration will-be
taken by-the-Government. (5)
Letter from Giri and-Sons, Madurai, to-Messrs. Damodaran and-Company,
Chennai.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-much-obliged to-you for-the prompt consignment of-the goods that-
we asked / for. But, on opening-the consignment, we-are-surprised to-find
that-there-are also some vessels in-it which-we did-not ask for. We-think
that-they-are // intended for-some-other customer of-yours and-that they-
were sent to-us by-some mistake. We-shall-be-glad to forward them to-the
proper person if-you- /// are kind-enough to let-us-know his address as-early-
as-possible. Or, if-you so desire, we-shall send them back to-you. We await
your instructions in-(6) regard-to-this-matter.
We-enclose a cheque towards-the cost of-the consignment sent by-you. We-
shall-be thankful if-you acknowledge receipt of-it immediately. We-take /
this opportunity to inform-you that-we-are in-need of some more goods and
we-shall send an order for them as-soon-as-possible. At-present, we-
require // some gas stoves and electric automatic coffee filters which-are-in
great demand here. If-you-will-be-able-to supply them and if-you also quote
their prices, we-/// shall let-you-know-the exact quantity of-the goods that-we
require. We-hope-you-will send-the information at-an-early-date.
We await your-reply, Yours-faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2003
Mr.-Speaker,-Sir,
At-the-outset, I-thank-you for-the opportunity given to-me to participate in-
this discussion on-the Finance-Bill. When-the Honourable-the Finance-
Minister / presented-the Budget, he had made a number-of predictions. In-
the-course-of-the few weeks that-have passed after-the presentation of-the
Budget, we-have found that // some of-his statements have-not-been
justified. Before I-refer to-them, I-would-like to-bring to-the notice of-the
Honourable-Members of-this-house a wrong /// procedure that-has-been
followed by-the Finance-Minister himself. If-you-go through-the Budgets
that-were presented earlier, you-will-find that no additional levies were
announced prior (1) to consideration of-the Bill.
When-the Honourable-the Finance-Minister rose to-reply to-the general
discussion on-the Budget, he reduced certain levies and eliminated some-
other levies. / This-is only fair. But, he introduced an additional levy on
cigarettes. I-do-not want to-go into-the merits of-the case. But, according-
to-the conventions and // traditions of-this-House, such a levy will amount to
presentation of a new Budget. Such additional taxation can-be imposed, if
they-are found necessary, only on-the occasion /// of-the consideration of-the
Finance-Bill. I expect and-the House also expects from-the Finance-Minister
a clarification about this method when-he replies to-the debate on-(2) this-
Bill.
As-the Honourable-Members are well-aware, there-is some amount of
liberalisation in-the-matter of direct taxes. Fifty-per-cent of-the population
live below-the / poverty line and they-have nothing to-gain from-the above
policy of-the-Government. The rich people will-only-be benefited. The rise in
prices will affect-the common-//man to-a-great-extent. There-is one more
aspect of-the economy which I-want to-mention at-the present juncture. It-
is-the very outset and-I-hope that-the Minister will take note of-it. We-are
told and-we also learn that-the (3) report on black money has-been
submitted by-the National Institute of Public Finance. I-request-the
Honourable-Minister to see that-the said report is placed on-the table / of-
the-House as-early-as-possible so-that we-can-have a discussion on-the-
subject. This-is one aspect which-has-to-be dealt-with in great detail. //
One-of-the former Finance-Ministers has admitted on-the floor of-the-House
that-the problem poses a great danger, since it has become a parallel
economy in-the-/// country. I-do-not-know what exactly the extent of black
money is. But all will-agree that-its generation will-have to-be checked. In-
this -connection, I-would-(4)like to-make a concrete suggestion to-the
Government and particularly to-the Finance-Minister. Our entire problem on-
the economic front is closely connected with-the pattern of expenditure / in-
the-country. I-may point-out that-the expenditure made by-the Government-
departments and others and-the consequent circulation of money will
determine the level of prices. It- // is,-therefore, necessary that-there-
should-be an effective control on expenditure. I-would-suggest once-again
that an Expenditure Commission may-be appointed. That Commission will-
be-able-to /// find out-the evils facing our economy. Wasteful expenditure
will-have to-be avoided by-all-means. With-these few-words, I resume my
seat now. Thank-you very-much. (5)
Letter, dated 5th January 2003, from Ram Enterprises, Chennai, to-Messrs.
Gopal-and-Company, Madurai.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-very-much-pleased to-receive your kind letter / of-the first instant.
We-would-like to-thank-you for-the enquiry you-have made about-the various
items of goods which-we-are-at-precent manufacturing and selling. // We-
have-great-pleasure in enclosing-herewith a detailed catalogue and-price-list
which-we-have recently brought out for-the benefit of-our customers. We-
would-request you to- /// go through-the same carefully. Then, you-will
surely get a fairly good idea about-the goods that-we manufacture in-our-
own factories under-the careful supervision of experts (6) in-the field. You-
may place your orders when our representative visits your place during-the
first week of next-month. In-case you want-the goods to-be supplied / earlier
this-month itself, you-may send orders by post. We like to assure-you that
prompt-attention will-be given to-your orders as and when they-are //
received at-this end. We solicit your kind co-operation and await the favour
of-your early orders for supply of goods.
If-possible, we-would-request you to send us /// a cheque for an amount
covering half-the price of-the articles required by-you, in-which-case we-will
allow you a discount of fifty-per-cent.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2004
Sir,
I-thank-you for-the opportunity that-you-have given me to-say-a-few-words
on-the Budget that-has-been presented by-the Finance-Minister. At-the- /
outset, I-must-say that-we-are grateful to-him for-some relief that-he has
given us in-the Budget. At-the-same-time, we-are thankful to-him // also for-
his statement that-he-will-not resort to deficit financing. Let-us hope that-
the pattern of Budgets in-future will-be based on-the Budget that-has- ///
been presented now.
We-have-been having a period-of economic stress-and-strain during-the-last-
few-months, especially on-the food front. Fortunately, we-have-had a good
(1) crop, both of wheat and rice, and-we-hope that we-will-be-able-to import
sufficient quantities of-rice and wheat to tide over our difficulties for-the-rest-
/ of-the year. But, in-spite-of all-these-things, the prices are rising. I-would
urge upon-the Finance-Minister and-the Planning-Commission to-keep a
watch on-//the price situation so-that-we-may-see that-the prices do-not rise
too-much.
Then, I-would-like to-deal-with-the-question of deficit financing. As we ///
are-aware, it-has-been-the cause of inflation all-these-years. I-am-glad-that
a good lead has-been shown in-this -year's Budget and-I-hope-and- (2) trust
that-the Finance-Minister will-not think of deficit financing any more.
But that-is-not-enough. It-should-be realised that if more money is made
available, there- / will-be more chances of inflation. In-view of-this, the
Finance Ministry and-the Planning-Commission should-have strict control
over-the inflationary tendency and stop it at-the // level at which it-should-be
done.
I-would-like to refer to-the question of indirect taxation. It-will-be found that-
the Finance-Minister has given some relief /// in-respect-of cloth and some-
other items. There-is-no-doubt that-this will bring down-the prices of articles.
At-the-same-time, I-wish to point-out (3) that-the masses want him to give
some relief in-respect-of kerosene. In-this-connection, I-would-like to-point-
out that-the high excise duty on kerosene is / causing great hardship to-the
people in-the rural areas. So, I-would appeal to-the Finance-Minister to-
consider whether it-will-be-possible for-him to-give some // relief so-far-as
kerosene is concerned.
Now, I-come to-the-question of civil expenditure. I-am-grateful to-the
Finance-Minister for-some economy that-he-has made /// in civil expenditure
during-the-last-year. At-the-same-time, I-think there-is still scope for-him to-
consider whether it-is-possible to-make-some more economy (4) in
whichever Ministries or Departments it-is-possible to-do-so.
So-far-as-the question of pay-scales of Central-Government employees is
concerned, I-agree-with those-who / feel that our employees should-be paid
well. At-the-same-time, I-have to-point-out that-the Finance-Minister should
take an overall picture of-the whole country. // In-this -connection, it-should-
be borne-in-mind that if-the Central-Government employees get much more-
than the employees of-the State-Governments, there-will always be
discontent. /// So, I-would-request the Finance-Minister to-find ways-and-
means so that a man with equal qualifications may-be-able-to get equal pay
wherever he-is placed. (5)
Letter from Kesavan-and-Company, Mumbai, to Messrs. Guhan-and-
Company, Mysore.
Dear-Sirs,
We-have-received your-order this-morning for-which-we-are much-obliged to-
you. We- / take this opportunity to assure-you that-we-shall send in two-or-
three days some of-the goods ordered by-you. As-regards-the other goods,
we-have-to-//inform-you that-they-are at-present out-of stock. But, we-
would-like to-tell-you that-we expect to-receive these-goods from our
manufacturers towards-the end /// of-this-week. So, we-are confident that-
we-will-be-able-to caused to-(6) you on-account of-this delay. We-hope you-
will-not mind this delay. We-have-no-doubt that-we-will-continue to-have
your patronage in-future.
On-this- / occasion we-wish to-bring to-your notice that-we propose to
procure some new articles which-will-be of use to-the people in-your locality.
We-enclose a // list of-these items together with their proposed prices. As-
soon-as we get those goods, we-shall-inform-you. In-the-meantime, we-have
instructed our representative who-is /// on tour in-your district to-meet-you
and give further details in-this-regard so-that you-may-be-able-to appreciate
the usefulness of these articles. Yours-faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2004
Mr.-Deputy-Speaker,-Sir,
At-the-outset, I-thank-you very-much for having given me this opportunity of
taking part in-this -discussion. I-am particularly thankful to-the / Honourable
Chief-Minister also because, after my election to-this august House, this-is
my first speech. I express my sincere thanks to-the voters of-the
constituency from which // I-have-been elected. I-am-grateful to-the leaders
of alliance parties also, for-their campaign in-my favour.
First-of-all, I-would-like to-take-up-the /// matter of rising prices. I-am-sure
that our Government will-be in-a-position to tackle this difficult problem
effectively, within a few-months. My contention is that-the (1) problem or
rise in prices can never be treated in isolation. Those of-us who have a stake
in planned economic-development would always feel that-this-has to-be /
treated in an integrated manner, together with a-number-of problems which-
are also important.
I-would-like to-bring to-the notice of-the-Government one other important
point. // If-we treat agriculture as an industry, a-number-of benefits that are
made available to industry now for its development will become available to
agriculture also.
Then, I-would- /// like-to say a word about technology. It-is a well-known fact
that-we rely more or manual labour for our agriculture. So, there-is-no
improvement beyond a (2) particular stage. I-request-the-Government to-
take steps to introduce more modern methods to increase-the yield per acre.
Then, I-would-like-to touch upon-the effort taken / by-the-Government to-
improve-the standard-of education. It-is an accepted fact that-the allotment
being made in the budgets of every year is on-the rise. The- // Government
are also monitoring the various wings of-the Education-department to cope
with-the changing trends. I-request-the-Government to give priority to-the
important needs of-the /// school-going children. The-Government should
see that all students get their text-books in time. There-is a general
complaint that new books are-not made available in time (3) to-meet-the
actual demand, when-the schools reopen after vacation. The teaching
community should-be alive to-the changing situations and impart education
to-the students. They should-not / lag behind when compared to-the other
States. In-this-connection, I-am confident that-the-Government will also
look-after-the welfare of-the teaching community.
We-have to // bear-in-mind one other important-matter and-that-is about-the
public distribution system. The-Government are taking steps to supply food
articles at subsidised rates to-the people /// below the poverty line. Though-
the subsidy element is more, the intention of-the-Government is to serve-the
poor and needy in-the larger interests of-the State.
Then, (4) I-wish to point-out that more industrial units should-be set up in-
the backward areas, in-order-to provide employment to-the educated you
men-and-women. I- / hope-and-trust that banks will offer loans at low rate-
of-interest to-those-who wish to start industries in-the rural-areas.
I also want-the-Government to // bestow more-attention on-the laying of
roads to connect each-and-every village. I learn that-the-Government at-the-
centre are allotting funds for that purpose. We should /// make use of-those
funds and-do-the needful.
I-am-sure that-the people of-this State will-be benefited by-the various
schemes of-our-Government. Thank-you. (5)
Letter, dated-the 10th November 2003, from Ram and Sons, Madurai, to
Messrs. John Brothers, Chennai.
Dear-Sirs,
We-are-in-receipt-of-your-letter of-the third / instant, wherein you-have
stated that-you-have already settled our dues by means of a demand draft
for five thousand rupees. In-this-connection, we-would-like-to-draw- // your
kind-attention to-our reminder last-week.
We-are-very-sorry to state that we-have-not-received any letter, enclosing
your demand draft, in settlement of-our dues. /// It-is now for-you to-take
necessary steps to-find-out-the cause for-the loss of-the draft. We fear that-
it-would-have-been lost in transit. (6) We-would-suggest that-you-may make
a complaint to-the concerned postal-authorities for-the purpose-of tracing-
the missing article. If-it-is-not worthwhile, you-may / approach your bankers
for issue of a fresh draft in place of-the lost one. You-will-have to satisfy
them that-the draft has-been really lost. Perhaps, this // will take some-time
and,-therefore, we-would prefer to-get your payment early and without much
delay. If-you obtain a fresh draft and send the same to-us, /// we-will-be
much-obliged to-you. You-can get refund of-the amount covered by-the
earlier draft which-has been lost, in-due-course of-time.
Yours-faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2005
Sir,
I-am-glad that-the-Government have expanded their activities in all
Departments. At-the-same-time, they-have also brought-forward some
taxation measures. That-is-why-the / Budget has evoked in me feelings of a
mixed character. As-regards-the activities of-the-Government in-the
direction of rural welfare and in-the programme of rural electrification, // I-
think-the progress made so-far has-been very-good. But-the leader of-the
House has said, while introducing-the Budget, that-we-have practically gone
to-the /// end of-our water resources. It-is-necessary for-us to increase-the
yield from-the land by-the use of chemical manures and by irrigation. We
should no-longer (1) depend upon our neighbouring States for rice. For-the-
purpose of achieving our object in-view, namely, intensive cultivation, it-is-
necessary that rural electrification works all over-the State, / should-be
carried-out fairly quickly. We-must try to use the sub-soil water in-the
villages for-the-purpose-of cultivation. But, for hydro-electric projects, we-
must // have regular supply of water. So, I-hope-and-trust that any new
regular water-supply sources will-be fully tapped. I-do hope that-the-
Government will take-into-/// consideration what I-have said and do whatever
is necessary.
I-have-no-doubt that education is one department in-which-the-Government
have made great advance. In-this-connection, (2) I-would-like to know
whether we-are getting a good return for-the amount that-we-are spending
on university education. The university is turning out graduates every
year. / But we-find that most of them are unemployed. I-think-it-is a very
serious problem. If-we turn-out more-and-more graduates from our
universities and-they // do-not get employment, we-will-be creating a
dangerous situation. I-would-like to see that, as-a-matter-of-policy, all
persons who get into our colleges are /// persons who will-be useful to-our
State at-the end of-their college course.
As-regards-the administration of justice, I-want to-say-a-few-words. I-feel (3)
that-there-is-no necessity at-all for-more money being collected from-the
litigants at-the-present moment. It-is-not just and fair to-take-up-the-
question / of revision of-the court-fee now. I appeal to-the-Government that-
the revision may-be postponed for-the time being.
There-is one point on-which-the Budget // is silent and-it-is-the-question of
solving-the problem of unemployment among-the people. Of-course, it-is
pointed-out here that-it-is a serious problem. I-///know that-the Central-
Government give some money for tackling this problem. They-have
suggested the opening of single-teacher schools all-over-the-State. But I-do-
not-know (4) whether it-will help solve-the problem even a little. So-far-as
unemployment is concerned, the problem is still there and it has got to-be
tackled. I-may / point-out that-the educated unemployed should-not-be
driven to a state-of despair. So, I-am making this appeal to-the-Government
that-the-question of unemployment should- // be considered seriously and
some way of absorbing the large-number-of educated unemployed persons
usefully should-be found as-soon-as possible. As-it-is, the-question of
unemployment /// has-not-been dealt-with in-the Budget speech and-I-am-
sure that-this defect will-be rectified when-the Honourable-Minister replies
to-the discussion on-the Budget. (5)
Letter-from Hari and-Company, Mumbai, to Messrs. Govindan and-Company,
Chennai.
Dear-Sirs,
We-wish to confirm that-we-have sent a telegram to-you to-day that-the
goods / ordered by-you will-be despatched tomorrow. We regret very-much
the delay in sending-the goods and-we assure you that-we-have done our
utmost to execute the // delivery promptly. But, in view of-the great
pressure of orders for-these goods, it-was-not possible for-us to deliver-the
goods promptly, as desired by-you. This-///is in-spite-of-the-fact-that our
people have-been working overtime. We-are sorry to-have kept you waiting
as we know that-you want the goods urgently. (6)
We-would-like-to-inform-you that our customers have-been pressing us for
immediate delivery of-the goods. We-are-the only manufacturers of-these
goods and our energies / have-been put to great strain on-this account. The
demand has also-been very heavy -and, therefore, we-have-not-been able-to
deliver the goods on time. We- // hope-and-trust that-this explanation will
convince you of-our best endeavours to fulfil your esteemed order as
expeditiously as possible. We rely upon your leniency in-the-matter /// of-the
recent delay. We-take this opportunity to assure-you that your esteemed-
orders will at-all-times in-future receive our most careful and prompt
attention. Yours-faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2005
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,
I am glad I have been given an opportunity to express my view on the
Demand for Grant for Education.
Now we are thinking of putting / up huge dams and construction of canals.
There is no doubt that these amenities will increase human welfare. But, at
the same time, we must see that opportunities are given // to our children to
rise to their fullest heights. We have been doing things in a particular way all
these years and we think it is impossible to do them /// in any other way.
But, if we are serious about education for our children, then I think that the
whole problem requires a dynamic approach. I must say that our (1)
Education Minister has been thinking in a dynamic way so far as certain
aspects of education are concerned. In-this country I think that primary
education should be the basis / for all other types of education. I would like
to point out that it is a big problem to tackle. I am glad that a Committee
has been appointed to // go into-the question of primary education in-this
State and to suggest ways and means of tackling the present situation. I
hope it will make recommendations which will enable /// us to solve the
problem of primary education speedily in-this State.
There is another aspect to which I would like to refer. It has now become a
fashion for (2) us to say that the standards have gone down. I should like to
know who has been responsible for the fall in standards. The Education
Department is supervising educational activities. / I have all praise for it. I
know that all educational institutions are to-day manned by trained teachers.
Some may say that the fault lies in the raw material. It // is not at all correct.
I am sure that the children of to-day are much better than the children on
the old days because they are brought up in an /// atmosphere of freedom.
So, it is the responsibility of-this-House to find out the reason for the fall in
standards and to rectify matters.
In the matter of education, (3) I must bring to-the notice of-the Government
that there is a tendency on the part of private managements to think of
education as a business proposition. I hope / that the Education Committee
will look into this also.
So far as the municipalities are concerned, a large part of their income is
being utilised for elementary education. If the // Government take over this
responsibility or find funds for running these institutions, it will enable the
municipalities to provide other amenities to-the people. I hope that the
Honourable Minister /// will look into this question also.
In-this connection, I would like to point out that schools are concentrated in
particular areas. There are Labour Schools, local body schools and (4) other
schools. All these are within a radius of four or five kilometers. I do not think
it will serve any useful purpose. I hope this matter will be looked / into.
Then, there are single-teacher schools. Whenever the problem of
unemployment becomes acute, the Government think of starting more and
more schools so that the unemployed people may be // employed as
teachers. So, education is thought of as a means of providing jobs for
unemployed people. So, there is need for a basic change in the approach of-
the /// Government to-the problem of education. I hope that even primary
school teachers will be selected on the basis of a competitive examination so
that we may have good teachers. (5)
Letter from the National Paper Company, Lucknow, to Messrs. Madhavan
and Company, New Delhi. Dear Sirs,
We thank you for your letter of-the 4th instant. You have requested us / to
supply you some quantity of good quality paper. At the same time, you have
stated that you will pay the cost of-the goods within 30 days of delivery. //
While we have no objection to supply you the goods as desired, we would
like to tell you that we will not be able to give you credit facility unless /// we
have definite information about your business standing since you are a new
customer. We shall be much obliged if you give us particulars about how
long you have been (6) in-this business and any other particulars which will
enable us to consider your order. We shall be glad if you also give us
particulars of any persons to whom / we can make references in-this regard.
But, on the other hand, if you are prepared to make advance payment for
the cost of-the goods, there will be no // difficulty for us in complying with
your order as soon as possible. So, it is a matter for you to decide and
inform us of your decision.
On hearing from /// you, we shall take a decision in the matter. We hope you
will respond as early as possible so that we may take further action in the
matter. Yours-faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2006
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,
I thank you very much for the opportunity given to me to say a few words on
the Railway Budget. At the outset, I would like / to say that the budget has
not been very well received either by the travelling public or by the
industrialists because of-the rise in fares and freight charges. The //
Members of-this-House are well aware that this Budget is also going to
increase the prices of essential commodities further and it will have an
adverse effect on our /// economy as a whole. In my opinion, the people of
this country are not going to get any relief.
I would like to point out that coal is an essential (1) commodity, in thermal
plants. I can say from my personal knowledge that the thermal plant in my
State was closed down for some months for want of coal on account / of lack
of wagons. On this occasion, I would like to record my appreciation of-the
steps taken by the Ministry for early movement of coal.
The Hon. Minister has // announced that surveys for fifty new lines and
twenty gauge conversions will be taken up during the current year. I am
surprised to note that there is no provision either /// for a new line or for
conversion of gauge in my State. I would also like to bring to-the notice of-
the Government that if new yardstick of (2) cost to benefit ratio is strictly
followed in the case of formation of new railway lines, an undeveloped area
like my State will have to remain so with no scope / for economic
development. So, I would request the Hon. Railway Minister to pay special
attention to these areas.
Now, I would not like to refer to-the frequent occurrence of // accidents on
railways. I suggest that the administration should be toned up effectively. I
am of-the opinion that in every region there should be an emergency cell
and the /// Station Master should immediately inform the cell for initiating
remedial measures.
Then, Sir, I wish to say a word about bonus. I am told that bonus is being
given only (3) to-the employees and it is not being given to-the officers who
are working in the production units. I wish to submit that this is not correct
and it / is an accepted fact that the production is being maintained by the
officials. So, they should also be granted bonus just like others.
I understand that licence for selling eatables // and drinks by vendors in the
Railway Stations is being withdrawn and in their place contractors are to be
appointed. There are about twenty thousand poor vendors who are engaged
/// in-this small business and this is their only source of livelihood. It may not
be out of place for me to mention here that if they are replaced by (4) the
contractors, the rich people may take over this business and these poor
people will be thrown out of their job. So, I would request that the present
arrangement may / be continued. It is necessary to mention here that the
quality of-the food stuff supplied in the long distance trains should be
improved. My suggestion is that for every // two or three years, the
contractor may be changed if quality of food is not maintained properly. I
request the Hon. Minister to look into this problem and do the /// needful.
With these words, I support the Railway Budget on the whole and I
congratulate The Hon. Railway Minister on some of-the announcements that
he has made.
Thank you. (5)
Letter from Vasan and Company, Limited, Gandhi Roltd, Coimbatore to
Messrs. Bharat and Sons Limited, Rajaji Salai, Chennai.
Dear Sirs,
We are in receipt of your valuable order dated the / 2nd January for the
supply of fifty mono-block water motors and happy to accept the same. We
would like to inform you that we had some labour problem last week. //
Hence, we are not in a position to send the goods in time. Now we have
settled the issue amicably. We would like to assure you that the above
consignment /// will be despatched to you before the end of this month.
With reference to your enquiry about the latest price list and catalogue of
our new products, we are glad (6) to enclose the same for your kind
information. We would also like to inform you that ten per cent special
discount is allowed on all purchases of our new products, / if-the payment is
made in advance. We would be glad to send you any other information that
you may require.
On this occasion, I wish to bring to your // notice that the Government have
recently raised the rate of tax on water pumps and hence we have been
compelled to raise the prices. We hope and trust that the /// revised prices
will be acceptable to you and you will not mind this small increase. We hope
that we will continue to have good business relations with you.
Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2006
Sir,
At the very outset, I would like to express my gratitude to-the honourable
Members who-have participated in-this debate and who-have given concrete
suggestions. As the / honourable Members are well aware, there have been
statements both inside and outside the Parliament to-the effect that a large
sum of money due to-the Government is locked // up in litigation. As a
matter of fact, it has also been stated in certain circles that the Government
are sleeping over the matter and that no serious action is /// being taken to
collect those amounts. I would like to tell them that the Government are
taking drastic action to collect the amount due to-the Government.
Sir, I would (1) like to bring to-the notice of-the Honourable Members that a
sum of Rs.1,400 crores is involved in the cases pending before the various
High / Courts and a sum of Rs.700 Crores is involved in the cases pending
before the Supreme Court of India. There was representation that the
Government should come up // with a solution in order to clear the pending
cases. It has also been brought to-the notice of-the Government that the
High Courts in some of-the States /// have given conflicting verdicts which
have come in the way of-the administration and have also put the trade and
business into difficulty. We have to find a solution for (2) all these problems.
We have, therefore, proposed to set up an appellate tribunal which will deal
with the revenue matters exclusively. As the honourable Members are
aware, our High Courts / in various States of-the country have to deal with so
many matters, including the revenue matters. As such, they are not in a
position to dispose of-the cases // coming before them within a short time.
So, we have thought of coming before this House with this Bill containing a
proposal to set up an appellate tribunal. I, therefore, /// request all the
honourable Members to bear in mind the history that lies behind the setting
up of-the tribunal.
in-this connection, I want to tell the honourable Members (3) that this is a
measure for speeding up justice. In-fact, it will help trade and business as
also the Administration to ensure speedy disposal of cases which are
pending / for a long time in various High Courts. Today, the resources have
a vital role to play in our economy. They are required for our various
developmental activities. As an // honourable member rightly pointed out, if
revenues which are due to-the Government, and through the Government to-
the nation, are held up because of-the pending cases before the /// courts, it
will create difficulties. It has been brought to-the notice of-the Government
by Members of Parliament and even by people outside Parliament, that when
businessmen go to (4) the High Courts, the revenue due to-the Government
gets locked up. As such, the Government will have to come up with a
definite solution.
Sir, if you take into / consideration all these aspects, you will realise that it is
in the interests of trade as also the administration to have a tribunal
exclusively dealing with revenue matters. With this // objective in mind, we
have come up with this Bill for setting up a tribunal. I appreciate the concern
expressed by an honourable member that we should come up with /// clear
legislation and there should not be any deficiency. I admire this thorough
knowledge about Constitutional points. I assure him that our Law Ministry
has taken care of this. (5)
Letter, dated 2nd December 2005, from John and Brothers to Messrs. Smith
and Sons, Patel Road, Chennai.
Dear Sirs,
We are in receipt of your letter of 20th / November. We invite your attention
to our letters in the matter of settlement of our claims for the damages
sustained by our goods during transport. You have not replied to // our
letter asking you to pay the amount due to us. Your local representative
delivered the goods in a damaged condition during the month of October
and, as you will / observe from the certificates, he examined only some items
but left the other items unchecked. He also inspected the goods and stated
that he would send a report to your (6) company. We had to prepare a list of
all damaged goods together with their estimated value and prefer a claim at
your local office in Bangalore before sending a notice / through our lawyer.
Even though we had asked your company to come and inspect the goods
within a fortnight no action has been taken in the matter. In the
circumstances, // it was presumed that the company had no intention to
conduct an inspection of-the damaged goods and, therefore, in all fairness, it
was hoped that the company had accepted /// our claim for the damages.
In-this case, we have insured the goods and it is, therefore, necessary to
survey the damages at once and compensate the loss.
Yours faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2007
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
I thank you very much for the opportunity given to me to say a few words on
the discussion on the Demands for grants for Transport Ministry. / At the
outset, I would like to say that the general budget, of which those demands
for grants are part and parcel, is not receive well either by the travelling //
public or by the vehicle owners because of-the rise in fares and hike in per
seat tax per annum. The Members of-this-House are well aware that the ///
Budget is also going to increase the prices of essential commodities further
and will have an adverse effect on our economy as a whole. In my opinion,
the people (1) of my State are not going to get any relief.
I would like to point out that petrol and diesel are the important essential
commodities for running buses. I can / say from my personal knowledge that
the recent hike in prices of petrol and diesel effected often, has a bad impact
on the life of-the poor people and the // middle class people, even if we leave
alone the very wealthy section. On this occasion I would like to record my
appreciation of-the steps taken by the Ministry for /// sharing a portion of this
burden.
The Honourable Minister has announced that steps are being taken to
explore the possibility of running buses on new routes, connecting rural
villages with (2) nearby towns. He has also mentioned about the study on
running mini buses wherever it is not possible to run regular buses. But I am
surprised to note that no / provision has been made in the Budget for this
exercise. Where will the money be spent is the question I want to ask. I
would request the Honourable Minister to // explain about this in his reply to-
the debate.
Further, I would like to make a point. While making survey for running buses
on new routes, the formula of cost /// to benefit ratio should not be followed
strictly. Otherwise, some remote areas which need bus services to connect
with the other parts of-the state will not get their needs (3) fulfilled. Running
buses in such areas will also help bring food articles, vegetables, fruits and
also other important medicinal herbs to other parts of-the State. So, to
create equal / opportunity for all and to bring uniform economic development
for the people living in different parts of-the State, insistence on cost to
benefit ratio should be done away with. //
Then I would like to mention here another important point. It has been found
that Government transport buses are often the cause for serious accidents.
The administration should try to /// find out the reasons for such occurrences
and strict action should be taken against the persons found guilty. The
compensation to-the victims is also not being distributed by the (4) Transport
Department quickly. Even after the concerned authorities pass orders for
compensation, the Department takes years to pay it to-the victims or to their
heirs. This is a very / sorry state of affairs, which should be looked into by
the Honourable Minister with great attention.
Sir, I take this opportunity to say a word about bonus. I am told // that bonus
has been reduced during the past few years despite increase in the revenue
of-the transport corporation. The Government should come forward to
increase the percentage of bonus /// to be declared to-the transport workers.
Another very important point I wish to mention here is that bonus should be
paid to-the Officers from this year. Thank you. (5)
Letter from Raghavan and Company Limited, Town Hall Road, Madurai to
Messrs. Srinivasan and Sons, Greenways Road, Adayar, Chennai.
Dear Sirs,
We are in receipt of your order dated the / 4th February for the supply of two
hundred water tanks with a capacity of three hundred litres each. We
express our happiness to accept the same. We think it is // proper to inform
you at this juncture one important problem faced by us which may delay the
supply of-the articles ordered by you. We had some labour problem
during /// this week. We hope it will be sorted out soon. Hence, if there is
some delay in the execution of your order, kindly bear with us. We assure
you that (6) we are taking all possible steps to send your consignment in
time.
With reference to your enquiry about the latest price list and catalogue of
our new products, we are / glad to enclose the same for your kind perusal.
We are fully confident that you will find our products the most favourable,
both in terms of quality and price. We // would also like to inform you that
fifteen per cent special discount is allowed on purchase of select items
mentioned in the premium segment of our catalogue, provided the payments
/// are made promptly. The Government have recently imposed additional
tax of half a percent on our products. Kindly intimate if you require any
further information from us. Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2007
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I extend a hearty welcome to all of you at this Conference of Land Reforms
and Land Records. I specially welcome Chief Minister of Punjab who is /
representing the State, after a long time. I do hope that many of-the
problems which can be tackled only by a popular government will not
become easier solution. // The Governor had done a good job, successive
governors have done well. But there is a limitation on what a Governor can
do and beyond those limits it has to /// be done only by a popular
Government. So, I am glad that he attends this Conference. He has taken
special interest in-this subject and I hope it will be (1) possible for his
Government to show results.
My colleague has already placed before you the outline of-the deliberations
which you are going to have. I need not to repeat all / that he has said. But
let me start by asking why this Conference has become necessary. The
Central Government have nothing to do with land reforms. According to-the
Constitution, // they fall completely within the purview of-the State
Government. Why should I go out of-the way to call all of you? It is not my
constitutional responsibility. It /// is yours. After fifty years, and if you ask
me it is much more longer than fifty years because land reform was one of-
the accepted programmes of all the (2) political parties even before
Independence, after all these years, if we still find ourselves talking in terms
of what we said fifty years ago or sixty years ago, I / think there is something
seriously wrong. And it is to nobody's credit that after fifty years, we are still
having, a conference on land reforms, which means that what we // promised
to-the people before independence, after independence, election after
election, has not been done. Or what has been done is only a part. So I
want an end to /// these conferences, if I could make this the last conference
to be ever held in Delhi, I would be happy. What I want now is total
implementation, within a time (3) frame fixed by us today. We have told the
Chief Ministers that all the surplus lands available under the land ceiling laws
in the States should be distributed before the / end of this year. Now the
record which I have before me very clearly indicates that we are nowhere
near that. It is possible that there are some special difficulties; // it is
possible that in some cases it may take a longer time.
Then, I want to know what the agrarian structure in-this country, is going to
be ultimately. /// I want to know whether in a particular village, all the
landless has been made available and if there are any (4) more landless
people. I am sure in every village there are going to be a lot of other
landless people who-have not got any land under the Land Ceiling / Act.
Then you will have to think of something else for them.
These are all matters which I wanted to place before you today. I only want
this meeting to // be a business like meeting. I have been told that you will
be meeting in the afternoon of this subject again to discuss among
yourselves. If you could have some /// way of dealing with this matter by
having a committee and come up with recommendations, we can take final
decisions and start implementing them immediately with utmost care and
caution. (5)
Letter dated the 15th September 2006 from Raju Associates, Egmore,
Chennai to Messrs. Narayana Travels, Kanyakumari.
Dear Sirs,
This has reference to-the visit of our representative last week to / your office
to discuss about the chartering of a luxury tourist bus on permanent basis for
our guests. Since our guests and visitors come from foreign countries in
batches round // the year, it has been decided that we have a luxury tourist
bus with music and video facility on permanent basis for tours at reasonable
rates. Besides the fixed monthly /// payment to you as a renting fee, the
actual expenses for petrol consumption, daily charges of drivers, attendants,
etc. will be paid separately by us in addition to-the above (6) when the tours
actually take place. A well experienced driver and attendant may please be
posted for the smooth operation of-the Tourist Bus. We would meet the
expenses towards / minor repairs unto one thousand rupees in a single
package. If there are repairs to be attended to beyond this amount, it should
be borne by you.
It may // be stated that the matter has not yet been finalised though we are
very eager to finalise it soon because one batch of our visitors would be here
from /// Russia within a fortnight. Our representative will call on you again in
a day or two. We hope you will sign an agreement with him in-this respect.
Yours faithfully, (7)

FEBRUARY 2008
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
We are considering the Appropriation Bill with reference to-the
Supplementary Grants. I was hoping that at least one Honourable member
would refer at least to one / item in the Supplementary Grants and make
some concrete suggestions. But I was disappointed. I would request
Honourable Members to bear in mind that we have to follow the rules // of
debate at least to some extent. It is not as if the Minister can answer any
point at any time. We come prepared with reference to-the subject-matter ///
which is to be discussed. So, Honourable Members should not feel sorry if I
am unable to reply to some points raised here.
I-am-grateful to-the Deputy Leader (1) of-the Opposition for his constructive
speech. After all, we are interested in the welfare of-the people and all of us
are eager that our country should prosper. We / want that the various needs
of-the people should be met. In the method of doing this there may be
difference of opinion in regard to certain matters. But it // should not stand in
the way of our co-operating where we agree.
One Honourable member referred to-the need for improving irrigation
facilities. I may inform him that we are /// anxious to increase production of
foodgrains. The Government will do their best to increase food production. If,
as a matter of fact, food production can be increased in any part (2) of-the
country by a simple scheme as suggested by him, we will look into-the
matter. Then, as regards bus transport, he referred to-the attitude of-the
conductors / towards passengers. I do not know how far his change is true. I
agree that there are certain people not only in transport service but in other
walks of life // also, who are unpleasant to other persons. But I may tell the
Honourable member that if there are bad people in transport service, they
should be looked. If he had /// brought to-the notice of-the Government
specific instances, we could have taken action. But he made only a general
charge.
I now come to-the subject of loud-speakers. (3) when one meeting is
addressed by one party and another meeting which is held just nearby is
addressed by another party, if loud-speakers are installed, it will result in /
shouting and confusion. It is our intention; in permitting the use of loud-
speakers, that they should cause the least inconvenience to others. It is only
with this object // in view that the use of loud-speakers is regulated. The
Government will not stand in the way if meetings are held in a peaceful
manner. Subject to this condition, we /// give full freedom to speech and to
write anything in newspapers. We do not object to these things. But some
restrictions are necessary to maintain law and order and to (4) see that there
is no breach of peace. It is only from that point of view that certain
restrictions are imposed and they are in the interest of-the community / as a
whole. If it is possible to make any relaxation, I shall gladly do it. We do not
stand in the way of peaceful propaganda and the propagation of // opinion by
peaceful methods.
I thank the Honourable Members for having
co-operated with me and the Government and for having made useful
suggestions during the debate. We can take pride /// in the fact that our
debate has been at a high level. I am sure that any stranger who has
watched our proceeding will give a certificate to that effect. (5)
Letter from Ganesh Food Stores, Mumbai to-the Indian Biscuit Company,
Pune.
Dear Sirs,
We are very sorry to inform you that we have received a number of
complaints from / our customers to-the effect that on opening the tins of
cream biscuits sent by you they found that the contents were in a very
broken condition. In-this connection, // we may tell you that your
consignment of these biscuits was delivered to us on 8th June. As soon as it
was received, the boxes containing the tins were opened /// by our men in
our presence and at that time, there were no signs of damage. We,
therefore, assume that when the goods left you, they were already in a (6)
damaged state. We can sell these biscuits easily if they are up to-the
standard. But we think you will agree that their appearance and conditions
are also important in / the same manner as their taste. So, we are worried
about the grievances of our customer. It is our usual practice to supply
sound goods in exchange for the defective // ones which are returned to us
by our customers. But, in-this case, we are not able to decide whether we
should follow this practice when we think that the /// substitute goods may
not be in any better condition. So, we shall be pleased if you let us know
how you can help us out of our difficulty.
Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2008
Mr. Deputy Speaker Sir,
It is really an honour done to-the state that the President and the Prime
Minister have paid visits to many parts of-the State. I / am sure that their
personal inspection of-the various areas affected by famine and the
sufferings of-the people will make them do their best for our State as early //
as possible.
Regarding agriculture, the Government must bestow their best attention on
agriculture. I am sorry to state that the aid given to-the ryots at present is
very poor /// and I should say that it is nothing at all. As a matter of fact, the
seasonal conditions are very bad throughout the State and especially in my
district. As (1) we know, we have been having continuous drought for the
last six or seven years, with the result that the economic condition of-the
people is going from bad to / worse. Even in some places where there was
rainfall, the production is very poor and in addition to that, there has been
pest attack. As a result, the ryots have // been disappointed with the poor
yield and this has not been denied by even the officials with whom I came
into contact recently. It is surprising that the Government, at /// this
juncture, have all of a sudden announced a change in the policy of remission
of land revenue. In fact, their new order states that the farmers who pay a
(2) kist of Rs.10 and more as well as income-tax assesses are not entitled to
any remission of land revenue. By this order the very principle of land
revenue / remission has been lost. On account of this, the majority of-the
rural middle class agriculturists will be affected. In-this connection, I would
like to point out that the // assumption of-the Government that the big
landlords are rich people and that they will be able to pay the kist is not
correct. It will be cruel if the /// remission is not given at least in cases where
there has been total destruction by flood, drought or cyclone. I am sure the
Government will examine the question in detail. (3) At least a Committee
may be appointed to go into this question fully so that the Government may
revise their policy as early as possible.
As regards power development, the / progress so far made is inadequate and
much more so with regard to my district. In fact, many irrigation projects
which were already investigated have not been taken up or // have been
slowed down, probably due to want of funds. I request that at least the
works that have been investigated may be taken up so that the food problem
/// may be solved. There is no doubt that the Central Government must also
be approached for financial aid.
More Community Projects should be started wherever people want them. As
it (4) is, the rural welfare scheme is very ineffective and I would suggest that
it may be combined with the Community Project Centres.
So far as public health is concerned, I / feel that larger amount should be
spent. It will be of great benefit if more and more dispensaries are opened in
rural areas. I would request the Government to consider // the question of
granting more pay to rural medical practitioners so that it may be an
incentive for them to go to-the villages and settle down there.
Finally, I /// would plead that top priority should be given to-the supply of
drinking water in the rural areas. I think that every village should be given at
least one well. (5)
Letter from Hari and Company Limited, Mumbai, to Thiru. Balu, Ram Colony,
Pune.
Dear Sir,
We are in receipt of your letter of-the 10th October and we-are sorry / to
learn that the rosewood desk ordered by you as birthday present for your
daughter was so badly damaged that you refused to take delivery of it.
As the desk // was perfectly prepared and booked at railway risk with the
Central Railway, we presume that it must have been damaged in transit.
Though we do not have any responsibility after /// the railway accepted it, we
realize how much interest you have in-this beautiful gift to your daughter.
We are, therefore, sending you today by Express delivery through Patel
Roadways (6) Limited another desk exactly like the one ordered by you. You
may kindly contact the official of Patel Roadways Limited in your town and
they will immediately deliver the desk / to you so that you may have it not
latter than your daughter's birthday.
In-this connection, we wish to inform you that you need not bother about the
damaged // desk. We shall prefer a claim with the Railways. We take this
opportunity to thank you for writing to us promptly in-this regard and we
would like to assure /// you that it is our earnest desire that you receive the
desk in perfect condition and in good time for the occasion so that you may
be happy.
Yours faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2009
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
I rise to reply to-the criticisms made about the scarcity and famine conditions
prevailing in many parts of-the State. There is no doubt that famine / is
serious and extensive. It is not as if our land was not affected by famine at
any time. I heard the other day one honourable member saying that even //
in the days of Rama there was famine. So, famine is not a new feature. But
the new feature now is that it is extensive as well as continuous and /// acute
and we will have to find out the causes for it. The Second World War upset
the whole food position in the country and famine conditions have become
acute (1) as well as continuous thereafter. Every member tries to voice his
grievances and, in some cases, even normal deaths are taken as starvation
deaths. Honourable Members are aware that the / failure of monsoons has
been continuous for about five or six years. As a result, scarcity conditions
have been extensive whereas previously they used to be concentrated in
certain areas. // Now there are scarcity conditions even in fertile districts.
So, we are not able to tackle the problem as easily as we used to do in
former days. I do /// agree that there are distress conditions. But what I
want to say is that they are made to appear more serious than they are.
I take this opportunity to tell (2) the honourable Members that we have been
able to meet the scarcity and distress conditions throughout the State. If
honourable Members consider the matter without prejudice, they will come
to / the conclusion that the Government have done what all can be done.
We have taken up relief works and they employ a large number of people.
We have been running // gruel centres and on account of better agricultural
season this year, their number has been reduced in areas where it can be
reduced. Loans for agricultural purposes were given and /// if a large number
of wells were deepened. The collection of kist has also been postponed in
many districts. We have received proposals for remission of kist from many
districts. Remission (3) has been ordered in some districts and in other
districts, it will be ordered very soon.
An honourable member has stated that a Famine Enquiry Committee may be
formed which / will enquire into all the problems of acute famine and suggest
permanent remedies for the eradication of famine. I may tell the honourable
Members that the Government of India have // already constituted a similar
Committee. That Committee has toured scarcity and famine areas and I
think it has submitted its Report to-the Centre and it is under their active ///
consideration. We may know something about the results some time later.
Then, my Friend referred to-the milling of rice. As far as I am personally
concerned, I entirely agree (4) with him. It is true that if there is too much
milling of rice, it washes out the vitamins and so, the rice that we eat now
after being polished / gives rise to many diseases. But the Government
cannot pass any specific order in-this regard. I would suggest that if
necessary, people may take boiled rice. It is really // good for health and I
may said that Vitamins are not lost if we eat boiled rice. That is why the
poor people who eat boiled rice are strong.
In /// conclusion, I request honourable Members to work for the welfare of-the
people. We should all be united and work together so that our country may
be a great country. (5)
Letter from Krishna and Company, Chennai, to-the City Provision Stores
Limited, Chennai. Dear Sirs,
We have great pleasure in informing you that our firm has been entrusted by
Kamal / Oil Mills Limited, Mumbai, with the marketing of their Kamal brand
oils and soaps throughout the State. Kamal goods do not need any
introduction to-the trade. They are manufactured // by a well-known
business house and they have already made a name for their purity and
excellence. Their Lotus Soap and Lotus hair oil are familiar to every
household /// in Northern India.
Under arrangement with our principals, we have agreed to keep a large stock
of their products. We shall be in a position to effect delivery from our (6)
stock of all varieties of Kamal goods. We should like to point out that under
the terms of-the agreement with our principals, we have been appointed
their sole distributors / in Tamil Nadu, and that all orders from dealers in the
State will be booked through us.
We enclose a wholesale price list of Kamal products. You will note that // all
prices are subject to a trade discount of 10 per cent. We have always aimed
at supplying you with goods of-the best quality and once again we offer ///
you high grade goods on the most convenient and attractive terms. We
have no doubt that you will avail yourselves of this great offer as early as
possible. Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2009
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,
Before I make my observations about the general points in the Budget, I wish
to join the appeal made by my colleagues in regard to-the / famine
conditions existing in our area. It is not as if the Ministry is not aware of
them, but I feel that it is our duty to bring home to // the Government the
very acute condition of distress prevailing there. In the circumstances,
personally I feel that this Budget session should continue for some months
more. It is not too /// much to say that it is a problem for us to return to our
homes. I hope the Government will take all factors into consideration and do
all that is (1) necessary to create the purchasing power that is required in
villages. I do hot know how the Government are going to manage the lean
months. The Finance Minister thinks that / the prices have stabilised. But I
think that he is not right if he feels so. As far as I am concerned, I think he
must proceed with caution and // make arrangements to meet the difficult
situation in the lean months. I leave the famine conditions at that, I know
that the Government are in very difficult circumstances. At the /// same
time; people expect the Chief Minister to do a miracle to save the situation. I
am still having that confidence. I do not think there is any disillusionment as
(2) some honourable Members are thinking there is. People have full
confidence in the Chief Minister. I am sure, he will rise to-the occasion and
do the needful at the / right time.
Now, I should like to make a few general observations regarding the
proposals in the Budget. I shall now take sales tax. Last year I was referring
to // the introduction of-the single point tax system. There is no place for the
honest trader in the multi-point sales tax. Multi-point sales tax has made
people dishonest /// traders.
Another thing I would like to mention on this occasion is this. When we come
to attend the meeting of-the Food Production Council, we see a large number
(3) of officers. I do not know what they are doing. There are the District
Supply Officers and there are also the Taluk Supply Officers. I do not know
what they / are doing. There is no necessity for the former set of officers as
they have nothing to distribute to-the villagers and the Taluk Supply Officer
is there. I do // not know why these two posts are kept on without being
abolished. The two posts can be combined into one and some economy can
be effected.
Then, there is the /// Rural Development Committee. There is a rule that
every month there should be a meeting of this committee. A large number
of officers assemble in a village to disburse money (4) and the amount that is
spent on this account is not even equal to-the amount proposed to be
disbursed.
It is said that we have been suffering for want / of money. It is the duty of-
the Centre to see that famine does not occur. I think it is not for the State
Government to bear the entire responsibility. It // is equally the
responsibility of-the Centre. It seems to me that some people feel that the
responsibility of adopting relief measures is the direct responsibility of-the
State. But /// the centre is collecting tax as much as it can. I think that our
Chief Minister will appeal to-the Central Government to give a better share
to-the State. (5)
Letter from Murali and Company, Chennai, to Messrs. David and Company,
Lucknow.
Dear Sirs,
We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of your letter offering to act as our
sole agent / for the State of Uttar Pradesh and we are glad to inform you that
we have now decided to entrust our sole agency for your State to you. In-
this // connection, we enclose our agreement form duly filled in. It contains
all the terms relating to commission, credit and minimum monthly sales. If
the terms of-the agreement are approved, /// you may please send one copy
of-the form to us after putting down your signature on it. Assuming that you
will approve of-the terms of agreement form, we (6) quote Rs.2,000 for the
cycles we have put in the market.
As the market tendency is upward, in view of scarcity of imported cycles, we
would advise you / to take advantage of-the rate which is valid for all orders
placed up to 1st December 2009. On receipt of a reply from you agreeing
to // the terms we have quoted, we will advise all our customers in Uttar
Pradesh to have direct dealings with you and we will be pleased to send all
the attractive /// literature we have turned out for advertisement purposes
with your name printed therein. We await your reply at an early date before
we proceed further in the matter.
Yours faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2010
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
I beg to move the Cut Motion standing in my name. I wish to point out that
there is great need to waive the sales tax on / perishable articles like fruits,
fish, etc. I am not saying that the Government should waive the sales tax
altogether, but I want that certain commodities should be exempted from
Sales // tax. In-this connection, I would like to say that the income from sales
tax has been very good. But, at the same time, the Government do not see
the /// hardship caused by this tax to-the poor people. There is almost no
commodity in our country that can be sold or purchased without sales tax.
To that extent, the (1) Government deserve congratulations. But I do not
know why the Government should not exempt a few perishable articles from
sales tax. As we know, a man's basic requirement is food / and I am sure
that if sales tax on food is waived, there will not be much loss of income for
the Government. We have no quarrel with the Government // if they come
forward to impose a higher rate of sales tax on luxuries. There are certain
luxuries like motor-car; diamond and gold. We have no objection if they ///
are taxed heavily. The rich man who comes forward to purchase a motor-car
can pay a little more, if it makes up the loss sustained by the Government by
(2) exempting the articles that we have asked for from sales tax. So, the
policy of-the Government must be to tax the rich more and to tax the poor
less. /
Then, I would like to touch upon the hardship caused to-the merchants by
the imposition of multi-point sales tax. The Government have not accepted
our suggestion that there // should be no multi-point sales tax and they have
failed to rectify the mistakes that are pointed out by us. The whole process
of taxation goes on from the /// wholesaler to-the retailer and from the
retailer to-the consumer. If this is the state of affairs, the Government can
easily imagine the amount of hardship caused to-the (3) people. The
Government may come to-the conclusion that at every stage of these
transactions, they get some income. So far as the finances of-the
Government are concerned, it / may be a sound principle but the
Government must also consider how much the people are affected. Sound
canons of public finance lay down that any tax must be so // collected that
the people who pay the taxes do not feel any hardship. I, therefore, feel that
every commodity that is subjected to sales tax in our country should be ///
taxed at only one point. The Finance Minister was pleading yesterday that if
the officials were not vigilant enough to see that the commodity was taxed
at the first point, (4) it was likely to be brought to-the consumer without
being taxed. But the Government need not think that their officials will be so
careless.
The Finance Minister was good / enough to mention yesterday that there
were a few commodities like cotton and cigarettes which were being taxed at
one stage only. I would ask him whether these are the // only commodities
that go to make up the living of a man. There are many other commodities
which are necessary for the mere existence of man. They must, therefore,
be /// exempted from sales tax.
Once again I finally plead with the Government that they should consider
the desirability of waiving tax at least on perishables like vegetables, fish
and fruits. (5)
Letter from Raghu and Company, Bangalore, to Messrs. Rao and Company,
Madurai.
Dear Sirs,
We thank you for your order No.12 dated the 3rd August for Transmission
Belts / of various sizes, but we regret very much to advise you of our inability
to execute the order within a fortnight, as requested by you. We would like
to inform // you that in recent months there has been a great rush of orders
for our goods and in spite of our best efforts, we have not been able to
cope /// with them successfully. As a matter of fact, our factory is fully
booked with orders already on hand and we think that it will take at least a
month to (6) clear them. However, we would like to point out that we are
making every effort to speed up delivery of goods and in fairness to all our
customers, all orders / are being handled in strict rotation.
We regret very much the inconvenience that may be caused to you by this
delay and we hope and trust that it will be // convenient for you to allow us
this extension of time in the special circumstances that we have explained
above. We have great pleasure in informing you that we have already ///
booked your order provisionally but we would be grateful if you confirm you
order on the revised condition. We assure you of our best attention at all
times.
 Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2010
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,
At the outset, I thank the Finance Minister for the very good Budget that he
has prepared and presented to-the House.
So far as the question / of retrenchment is concerned, I would like to suggest
some measures. First of all, I think a committee should be constituted to go
into-the question of retrenchment because our // State is a very small State
and it will not be able to meet a heavy expenditure. For example, I would
request the Government not to employ retired people when /// there are
efficient people available with them. Further, I may point out that if the
retired people are employed, there may not be enthusiasm for the people
below to work. (1)
Then, I would like to say something about the ordinance declaring a
moratorium for the agriculturists. It is true that there are different opinions
about it. It is said by / some people that rural credit will not be there if this is
to be enforced by means of an Act. I shall be glad if this question is gone
into // carefully before we try to implement it. After such examination, if we
think that it should be enforced, it may be done. Then, I would request the
Government to postpone /// the instalments of payment towards takkavi
loans. We know that indebtedness is one of-the big problems of-the ryots
and it is necessary to improve their lot as soon (2) as possible. At the same
time, it may be said that the lot of-the weavers also should be improved. I
am of-the opinion that more co-operative societies should / be formed for
them. If they are formed, it will mitigate their suffering very much.
Then, I have been saying again and again that tanks in all the districts should
// be repaired as early as possible so as to improve the supply of water.
In-this connection, I would like to bring to-the notice of-the House that the //
supply channels in my district have not been repaired and many tanks are in
a state of disrepair. As regards agriculture, there has been a lot of havoc by
pest (3) in my district and I am sorry to say that the staff of-the Agriculture
Department could not help the ryots at the proper time. I would, therefore,
request the / Government to see that there is sufficient stock of insecticides
in all the depots of Agriculture Department. At the same time, it will be good
if the Government supply // them to-the ryots at a cheap prices. It-is-
necessary for the Agriculture Department to employ a large number of
people to supply them in /// time.
So far as electricity schemes are concerned, there will be a great
improvement if they are extended to-the villages as far as possible. I would
like to point (4) out that if agriculture is to develop, it is necessary, to
improve cattle wealth also. It is also necessary to see that village
communications in all the districts are improved / as early as possible.
 I now come to Community Projects and National Extension Service. I would
like to say that they should be gradually extended to all the villages. In //
this connection, I would like to s7ggest that whenever the Government
appoint officers for these schemes, they should take care to select men with
experience, ability and qualifications. The villagers /// must be able to
understand that these officers can be easily approached and they should
also be convinced that the projects are doing some real and good service to
them. (5)
Letter from the Modern Electric Company, Lucknow, to Messrs. Gopal and
Company, New Delhi.
Dear Sirs,
We thank you very much for your order for 100 pieces of Royal / Electric Iron
at Rs.200 per piece. But we regret to inform you that there is no Stock of
this brand with us at present and the next consignment // may be received
only after July. At the same time, if you are in urgent need of these goods,
we are glad to offer you another brand of Electric Iron, /// namely, the "Eagle"
which we have just received. We assure you that this new brand is as good
as the 'Royal' brand and it has been manufactured by a well-(6)known firm.
We are fully convinced that the quality and finish of these goods are equally
good and it is claimed to be more durable than the 'Royal' brand.
Moreover, / we would like to inform you that the price is cheaper by Rs.10
per piece. As this is a new brand, we shall give you a trade discount of // 10
per cent so that you may push up its sale.
We hope you will carefully consider this new brand and our draft offer and
send your instructions accordingly. On /// receipt of your instructions, we
shall arrange for immediate delivery. We await your early instructions in the
matter and assure you of our best attention at all times.
Yours faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2011
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Address of-the Governor has received praise
from the Government Benches and criticism from the Opposition Benches. I
would like to make a few observations / on the Address. We expected that in
the Address there-would-be a mention of-the policy and programme of work
which the Government proposed to carry out during the // ensuing year. I
am sorry that the Address is silent on the matter. However, there is one
thing which is interesting and that is the desire on the part of-the /// the
Ministers to get useful suggestions from honourable Members of this House.
I find that since yesterday Members have been making useful suggestions.
But I do not know if the (1) Honourable Ministers concerned, are present here
to take note of-the suggestions, perhaps with the exception of a few like the
Minister for Local Administration and the Finance Minister. I know the
Finance Minister is present for the purpose of taking notes so that he may be
able to answer any criticisms that may be made against the Government.
But // he may not be taking note of-the suggestions made by the honourable
Members for implementation at a later stage.
There are two words in the Governor's Address, namely, "Welfare ///
Administration". Welfare Administration means the existence of a Welfare
State. It is the desire of everyone that a Democratic Welfare State should be
established. It means that there will be (2) peace and plenty, that there will
be no unemployment, that illiteracy will be eradicated, that the Government
will take care of-the old and the infirm and that the amenities / which are
now enjoyed by only a few rich people will be made available even to-the
common man. I think that this is the ideal for which we are // now striving.
The question now arises as to what steps the Government have taken to
establish a Welfare State. Reference has been made in the Address to-the
Community Projects /// and National Extension Service. In-this connection, I
would submit that the result of these schemes depends largely on the
capacity of-the people to contribute to-the works which (3) are undertaken
by the Government. If we go into this matter, we will find that the capacity
of-the common man in-this regard is nil. So, if we are / asked whether the
schemes have been a success with reference to-the common man, we can
only say "no". It is said that the advantage that may be gained by // these
schemes goes only to-the richer classes of people and that the common man
is not able to get anything because he is not in a position to contribute ///
money to-the carrying out of-the work under these schemes. Then, I would
suggest that the salvation of our country lies in the formation of co-operative
units. As we (4) know, the majority of-the people belong to-the poor classes.
So, it is these people who must be helped by the Government by starting co-
operative farms and the persons / must be made to realise that they have
got a share in these farms. It is only then that the interests of the poor
persons will be safeguarded. In this // respect we expect that the
Government will bring in agrarian reforms. But no mention is made in the
Address about agrarian reforms.
There is a large disparity between the salary /// of Government servants and
the salary of those in the private sector. If we pay our Government servants
low salary, we cannot expect them to be honest in their work. (5)
Letter from the Zonal Manager, New India Insurance Company, Kolkata, to
Thiru. Subramaniam, Kolkata. Dear Sir,
We are in receipt of your letter of-the 10th instant. We are sorry / to learn
that you find it difficult to continue your existing Policy with us and so desire
to surrender it. The surrender value of your Policy at present comes to //
Rs.9,000 only. But we would like to point out that the surrender of a Policy is
not in the interest of a policy holder. As you will find /// from the figure
quoted, the policy holder will get less than what he paid and what is more,
he deprives his dependants of-the provision he made for them. Of (6)
course, he may think of buying another policy when his difficulties are over.
But, apart from the increased rate of premium that it would involve, it cannot
be known whether / he will then be found medically fit. That is why we try to
discourage it. We think that your difficulties are merely of a temporary
nature. You are entitled to // a loan of 80 per cent of the surrender value.
So, we suggest that you may keep the policy in force, taking advantage of a
loan from the Company. /// If you decide upon the course that we have
suggested above, you may complete the enclosed Loan Application Form
and send it along with your Policy to us.
Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2011
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
I shall not make a lengthy speech on this occasion as I know that there will
be another opportunity to discuss the Budget. But I wish to / take this
opportunity to point out certain things. Some Honourable Ministers of this
Government may perhaps find place in the new Ministry also. So, they may
be able to consider // the removal of some of the deficiencies noticed in this
Budget. Part II schemes as a whole have not been considered and put in-
this Budget. If the way in /// which the supplementary demands were
presented to us may be any indication to us, we are sorry to state that the
Government have not provided enough funds for education in (1) particular.
I entreat the Government that they must provide larger amounts for higher
education. In their enthusiasm for primary education, it is necessary that
they should not forget their responsibility / with regard to higher education. I
would like to point out that without teachers and students trained in higher
education, it is not possible to spread even primary education. So, // I would
urge upon this Government to provide more money for higher education.
I hope the Government will also make up their minds to change the rules
regarding grants-in-/// aid to schools and colleges. At present, the rule says
that only Rs.75,000 will be given for any particular scheme in an arts or
science college. It (2) should be scrapped. If a particular college deserves
Rs.7 lakhs, and if a particular university deserves Rs.7 lakhs, then the
Government should not hesitate to give the amount / to the college and
university respectively. If, on the other hand, they do not deserve anything,
let them not give even anything. Whether it is an arts college or a science //
college, they must examine the necessity for buildings, laboratories, etc.
And if they come to the conclusion that there is need for such things, they
must give the whole amount /// or at least half of the cost of these things to
these institutions. The system of giving only Rs.75,000 should be given up. I
am told that (3) the same rule applies to schools also. It must be changed.
If the Government are convinced that there is need for a school to have a
particular amount for buildings / and other things, they must give the whole
or at least a substantial portion of that amount. I would like the Government
to change their policy with regard to educational // institutions.
 So far as university education is concerned, I feel that the standards must
be raised. In the last few years there has been deterioration in standards
both in the /// high schools and in the colleges. Science has advanced in
other countries. It is not possible for our boys to learn this subject if their
basic education in the high (4) school stage is of a poor standard. It has
been suggested that the students are far less responsible nowadays and that
they do less work. But I would blame the / teacher as well as the student. I
have been pleading with the universities to appoint a Commission of experts
to go into the syllabus and suggest ways of raising the // standard of
university education. As regards text-books, there are parents with three or
four children who can use the same text-books in their turn. But text-books
are /// changed almost every year. I want the Government to issue
instructions that text-books should not be changed for a period of at least
five years or even ten years. (5)
Letter from Babu and Company, Madurai, to Messrs. Raghu and Sons,
Coimbatore.
Dear Sirs,
We thank you for the goods sent by you. But we very much regret to say /
that the consignment of spoons and forks despatched by you against our
order dated 6th May has been found to be defective. Out of 200 pieces of
materials sent // by you, we have already sold five dozen pieces and we have
received complaints from the customers that these goods lose their
brightness very quickly. In this connection, we would /// like to remind you
that at the time of placing of the order, you had said that you had adopted a
new method of electroplating in the manufacture of (6) these materials and
you had certified that the plating would last at least one year. In view of
this, we supplied them to some of our old customers with great / confidence.
But we should like to point out that we have now received complaints from
them. It has affected our reputation very much. In the circumstances, we
have already asked // our customers to return the materials supplied to them
and we have promised early replacement.
We feel that there must be some explanation for this state of affairs. So,
we /// would request you to investigate the matter without delay. At the
same time, we request early replacement of the materials. We expect your
early response in the matter. Yours faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2012
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sure that this Budget is on the whole a very
satisfactory one. We have been passing through difficult times. It is a
miracle that the / Government have been able to balance the Budget and, at
the same time, provide for all the amenities that are possible in the
circumstances. On going through the Budget, we // will see that no service
has been cut short and the Government are spending more on education,
health and every other aspect of life. So, I would say that the /// Budget is a
very good and the best possible one under the circumstances.
We have taken up the responsibility of the Government to improve the lot of
the common man. (1) We have been trying to improve his lot but I should
say the conditions have not been favourable to us. So, we have not
advanced far enough in improving his / lot. Our Party has been doing its best
to raise the level of-the common man. But what has been done so far is not
enough.
So far as education // is concerned, all the colleges which have been started,
have been started only in towns. As a result, it has not been possible for the
poor man in the village /// to educate his children in the village. If at all he
does it, it is only at a very high cost and that is possible only for a very few
(2) rich people in the villages. In the circumstances, I would like to request
the Government to lay it down as a condition that if a new college is started,
it / must be started in a village so that the people in the villages may be able
to educate their children therein.
So far as medical aid is concerned, hospitals and // dispensaries are mostly in
towns and in district headquarters where there will be a few lakhs of people.
I would like the Government to lay it down as a policy /// that for every
15,000 of population there must be a hospital, however small it may be. The
poor man must be able to reach it within an hour's (3) journey and get
necessary medical aid.
So far as famine is concerned, this year the Government have been spending
a lot of money. But I would like to say that / it is not enough. In this
connection, the first question that must be decided in giving famine relief is
whether the money will be distributed throughout the area where the //
people are suffering. Laying a few roads here and there or the starting of a
few tank repair work here and there will not help the poor man in the ///
village. So, I would suggest that works which will keep the poor coolies
engaged in the villages themselves, should be started. I this connection, I
would suggest that village roads (4) may be taken up first for execution. If
that is done, the people in the village will be kept in the village in forming
the roads. I say this because / at present there are no good roads
connecting the villages. It is only a very few villages that have been
connected by good roads. So, if this is done, the // coolies will be able to get
work for at least two months. Of course, we are not expecting famine to
continue. But I am sure that the Government will be /// prepared to spend
more. So, I would suggest that road works may be taken up first. I would
request the Government to have a programme of work at the outset. (5)
Letter from Dharma and Company, Kolkata, to-the General Stores, Patna.

Dear Sirs,
We are dealing in milk products. We feel that there is an excellent market in
Bihar for / our milk products and we understand that you are a reputed firm
there. We will be glad to know whether you are prepared to represent our
firm there as sole // agents. As there is great demand for our products in
other markets, we believe that you will find no difficulty in introducing them
in your State. In this connection, we /// will back your efforts in selling our
products by an advertising campaign, a copy of which is enclosed, and, at
the same time, we are prepared to consider your suggestions (6) for
improvement in this direction. We are further prepared to maintain, at our
cost, a showroom under your supervision and control, for the display of our
products. We shall / consider any other suggestion that you may be pleased
to offer for promotion of our products. In case you accept the agency, we
are willing to give you a commission // of 15 per cent on net sales. In
addition, we undertake to reimburse all expenses that you may have to incur
in connection with this representation. We hope and /// trust that this
connection will prove mutually beneficial and we will be glad to send you a
formal agreement on hearing from you. We expect your early reply.
Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2012
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I move the Motion of Thanks to the Governor for his
Address to the Legislature. Mention has been made in the Address about
cyclone and famine in / some districts. In this connection, I would like to
point out that for many years we have had famines and cyclones in some
part of-the country. So far as // our State is concerned, we have had famine
either on account of little rain or sometimes too much of it. In spite of our
best efforts, we find that the /// resources for meeting such conditions are no
longer available and we do not know how we are going to solve these
problems if famines and cyclones continue. Today we have (1) to take into
account what has happened in the past three or four years. Though the
Government have done much, it has always been felt to be very little. But / I
think, with the experience that the Government have in the past, it should be
possible for them to go into the question of famine and the possible help that
// they have to render in future as quickly as possible. I wish to point out
that some machinery should be constituted so that the conditions created by
famines during the /// last four or five years may be studied and it may be
decided as to what can be done to give relief to the people as early as
possible.
I (2) turn to-the problem of agriculture. In our country we should give the
greatest attention to agriculture. Whatever may be the size of our
population, food has got to be / produced. So far as our State is concerned,
we have to intensify agricultural operations so that we may be able to grow
much more than what we are doing now. // If we adopt scientific methods of
agriculture and use better manure, I think that it will be possible to increase
production. It will be good if Production Committees are formed /// in every
village, they may see how best we can improve agriculture. The
Government may help them to promote the sale of improved seeds and
better manure. If the Government (3) interference is reduced and the people
are helped to help themselves, it will create the necessary enthusiasm for
development.
So far as irrigation projects are concerned, at present no new / irrigation
projects are taken up and work on the existing projects is being slowed
down. In my opinion, slowing down any irrigation project on the ground of
want of finance // is not a sound policy. The greatest economy can be
effected by completing the work so that the fields may be irrigated and
production increased. I request that the irrigation /// schemes may be
completed as early as possible, even by borrowing money if necessary.
So far as electricity schemes are concerned, the Government are trying to
manage with the limited (4) resources available. Whatever be our view of a
welfare State, we must understand that unless we have the necessary
resources, we cannot make much progress. There is a general feeling / that
the resources of a Government are unlimited. If it is understood that the
resources of-the Government have to come from the people, it will reduce
the demand on // the Government to take up this scheme or that. At the
same time, the interests of no region should be neglected. Minor irrigation
schemes should be taken up wherever possible.
After /// attaining independence, we have seen great development taking
place in the country. Of course, we desire more progress, but we have
achieved so much progress in spite of all difficulties. (5)
Letter from Kumaran Publishers, New Delhi, to Messrs. Jack and Company,
Chennai. Dear Sirs,
It will be a great thing if you can save a lot by reducing your office /
expenses. For this purpose we have brought out a Publication entitled
"Scientific Office Management". It will tell you how you can avoid waste in
office expenses. We may tell you // that the book is the result of a long
research made by the author for many years. He is now really regarded as
an authority on office management. We are /// glad to tell you that the book
is a unique one of its kind. In the first instance, it was published as a text-
book for schools and colleges but (6) as there was great demand, it has now
been revised so as to meet the requirements of Office Managers. It deals
with the problems of office management and gives sound / advice on how to
meet them. It has not left out anything which should be said and, at the
same time, nothing has been said which is useless for the // purpose. As a
matter of fact, the book will be a valuable guide to Office Managers and
Secretaries. Whatever be your line of business or problem, you are sure
to /// profit by it.
Please fill in the enclosed order form and send it to us. We shall be glad to
send you the book by return of post. Yours
faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2013
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, We have been talking proudly of-the economic
progress of our country. In-this connection, I would like to point out that the
biggest industry in / our State is the agricultural industry. But in-this regard I
feel that we have not played fair with the agriculturist because today he is in
great plight. In my // opinion, one of-the reasons for the present state of
affairs is that it is the small agriculturists who form the large majority of-the
land-owners in our /// State. They are suffering on account of-the fact that
their occupation faces many dangers over which they have no control. One
of them is the vagary of-the monsoon (1) and the other is the lack of
irrigation sources. The third is the failure of investments in raising crops
which could not be harvested because they have failed on account / of pests,
the agriculturist is also not able to do collective cultivation.
I may mention that one of-the first things that the new Government should
take upon themselves is // the stabilisation of prices. I would very much like
that the agriculturist must be assured of a good price for his produce. There
is no such assurance now. Today the /// prices are at a certain level and at
the time when the agriculturist tries to sell his produce, the prices fall very
much according to-the likes of-the speculators. (2) I think this is a risk which
he has to suffer. So, I am sure it is necessary to stabilise prices. In-this
connection, I wish to point out that / even in rich countries, agriculture is
subsidised. It is a fact which we see throughout the world. I have given
examples of rich countries where the farmers are intelligent and // where
there has been mechanisation of agriculture. If agriculture is not paying
even in those countries, it must be much more, so in a poor country like ours
where small /// agriculturists form the majority. So, agricultural subsidy must
be a part of-the policy of any Government. As far as I can see, no provision
has been made for this (3) in our Budget.
The future Government should take into consideration this factor and take
steps to stabilise the prices of agricultural produce. Then only they will be
able to make / the agriculturist stand on his own feet. Then, if we introduce
a policy of insurance for his crops, we can improve his lot. Then, so far as
the middle classes // are concerned, their plight has been discussed in-this
House again and again and I need not go into that now. There is one other
matter to which I wish /// to refer, namely, the question of text-books for
primary school children. I have been suggesting again and again that the
text-books for children of primary schools must be (4) of-the best type. So
far as this matter is concerned, I made a suggestion in the past for this
purpose that the best men in the educational field must / be recruited for the
purpose of selecting text-books for small children, for we know the future
prosperity of-the country depends on the quality of education which we are //
able to give to our children. This is a matter which should not be delayed.
Further, it is a sorry state of affairs that the text-books which are
prescribed /// for children are not available for many months. So, it is the
responsibility of-the State to supply proper text-books for the primary school
children at the right time. (5)
Letter from Surya and Company, Kolkata, to Messrs. Murali and Company,
Mumbai. Dear Sirs,
We thank you for your order. As desired by you, we have booked your order
dated / the 3rd June for 200 pieces of cycles, together with accessories. In-
this connection, we regret to inform you that there has been irregular power
supply in the Kolkata // Industrial Region during the past one month and our
programme of production has been affected. It has resulted in a huge
backlog of orders. So, it will not be possible /// for us to execute your order
according to-the schedule of delivery agreed upon. We are trying to fulfil our
commitments to-the best of our ability. Even then, supply (6) may be
delayed by three to four weeks.
We very much regret the inconvenience caused to you, especially in view of
our long and satisfactory business relations with you. But, / in the present
circumstances, it will not be possible to allow any claim for compensation
since the delay is due to factors entirely beyond our control. In spite of-the //
fact that we have suffered some losses on account of-the present difficulty,
we are ready and willing to maintain the prices agreed upon if you are able
to confirm /// that the ordered quantity will be accepted when supplied. We
await your confirmation at an early date and we assure you of our best
attention at all times. Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2013
Sir, I have heard the views expressed by honourable Members in connection
with the Bill under the consideration of-the House. Of course, I think careful
consideration should be given / to-the various points raised by the
honourable Members during the discussion. So far as I am concerned, the
Bill has two main objects in view. They are the abolition // of Managing
Agency System and the doing away with the contribution to political parties
made by the companies. So far as contributions to political parties are
concerned, a firm decision /// will have to be taken and the companies should
not be allowed to make contributions for meeting the expenses of election.
The Company Law can be amended in a suitable (1) manner to achieve the
purpose.
As the honourable Members are aware, there are private firms and trusts
which do not come within the purview of-the provisions of-the Company /
Law. In-this connection, we must remember the fact that the controlling of
these bodies is not an easy matter. I hope and trust that honourable
Members will agree that // the evil can be eradicated only if sincere efforts
are made by all concerned. I wish to point out that it will depend on how we
prepare to conduct the /// elections. We should see that there is no
expenditure made in connection with processions and meetings during the
election campaign. The candidate himself can directly approach the voters
and seek (2) their support. Thereby a lot of unnecessary expenses can be
avoided. This is a matter which cannot be achieved by bringing forward any
amendment to-the relevant legislation.
In / this connection, I would like to appeal to all political parties to take a
decision that in future, during the election campaign they will not resort to
large processions and // to use of a large number of vehicles. Only in-this
way, we can serve democracy and create an atmosphere about which
several honourable Members have spoken. All the political /// parties should
come forward to reduce the expenditure made in connection with the
election campaign. It will be sufficient if the candidate and one or two of his
supporters go (3) and seek the support of-the voters.
So far as the managing agencies are concerned, the Government wants to
do away with this system gradually. Even if the amendment is / made as
suggested, we cannot eradicate the evil completely, because many of these
firms do not come within the purview of-the Company Law. I would like to
draw // the attention of-the honourable Members to-the fact that it requires
very careful consideration and we have to consider the suitable amendments
that can be made. I am sure /// the honourable Members will appreciate that
no one in-this House would like the industrial development of this country to
suffer. In the present circumstances, any action taken may bring (4) the
entire development of-the country to a standstill. I am also certain that this
is not the intention of-the honourable member who has moved this Bill.
Now there / are a large number of Committees already constituted or are
being contemplated. In the circumstances, if we terminate the managing
agency system, there may be many difficulties. It is my // appeal to-the
honourable member that he should not be rigid so far as the duration of-the
system is concerned. I would only suggest that he should give us /// an
opportunity to examine the whole matter and see how early we can do away
with this system, without interfering in any way with the industrial
development of-the country. (5)
Letter from Raman and Company, Madurai to Messrs. Johnson and
Company, Chennai. Dear Sirs,
We thank you for your kind letter received last week. We wish to inform you
that / we have received a large number of orders and we find that it is not
possible to be prompt in supplying your requirements. In any way we are
confident that // we will be able to send the goods during the next week.
We hope that you will put up with this slight delay in the special
circumstances mentioned above.
On /// this occasion we have great pleasure in informing you that we have
further improved the quality of our goods and in view of this, we have had to
increase the (6) price a little. We have no doubt that this small increase in
price will not affect the sale of-the goods. We are sure that you will be able
to / dispose of-the goods as soon as possible and that you will be pleased to
place further orders with us.
We assure you that we will be pleased to extend // to you all the concessions
you were hitherto enjoying in-the payment of-the amounts due to us. You
will also be allowed the usual discount of five per cent /// on the sale price of-
the goods ordered by you before the season is over.
An early response from you in-this matter will be very much appreciated.
Yours faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2014
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
I have dealt with many points raised in the course of-the debate. There are
only one or two points which I will deal with now. With / regard to prices, it is
necessary that they should come down. Only if the prices fall, we can be
prosperous. If there are high prices, they may benefit the ryots // for the
time being, but we cannot be prosperous. It is only when we have more
production of foodgrains and low prices that we can have prosperity. So, if
the /// prices are coming down, I am happy about it. It means that we are
prosperous as far as food is concerned.
With reference to sales tax, it was said that (1) there should be no sales tax
on foodgrains. I do not know whether those who say this knew how much of-
the foodgrains was taxed under the Sales Tax Act. / I would like to point out
that most of-the produce is taken away by the producers and those who
work in the fields. In the circumstances, that quantity does // not come
within the purview of-the Sales Tax Act at all. Necessary calculations have
been made and I am told that only about 20 per cent of-the /// produce is
sold in the open market. Even from this, we will have to exclude the grains
which are sold by small traders in the streets for which there is (2) no sales
tax at all. So, it will be clear that the quantity that is sold in the open market
will be very small and on this only, sales tax / is levied.
I may mention that this is purchased not by the rural people but by the urban
people. So, we are collecting sales tax on foodgrains mostly from the //
urban people who are much better off than the people who live in the rural
areas. From this point of view it will be seen that the tax does not /// fall on
poor people. So, I am sure it will be agreed that the tax is not such a burden
on the poor people that it should be removed.
Finally, (3) I wish to say that we all want that our industries should prosper
and that our labourers should not be thrown out of employment. I agree that
some industrial undertakings / have been closed down. But before we try to
find out the reasons for it, we should see what we have done to make them
close down these undertakings. So // far as labour leaders are concerned,
they want the same standard to be maintained in all undertakings and for
this purpose, they start agitations. When this is done, these undertakings ///
try to satisfy them as far as possible. When they find that it is impossible to
do so any further, they close down their undertakings. It is not as if (4) we
are not aware of-the difficulty of labourers. We know-the conditions under
which they work. I come from a rural area and I am aware of-the conditions /
of rural labour. Taking into account what an agricultural labourer gets today,
I can say that the industrial labourer can be considered to be a prince. But,
at the same // time, I must say that industrial labour is working under
peculiar conditions. It is a fact that political parties try to make use of
industrial labour. On account of their /// agitations from time to time, it is
very difficult for the industrial undertakings to carry on their work. So, at
some time or other, they are compelled to close down. (5)
Letter from Balu Silk and Textiles Company, Kolkata, to Messrs. Jiva
Brothers, Mumbai. Dear Sirs,
We have received the monthly reports of sales submitted by you. On going
through them, / we were surprised to find that for the past one year you
have been holding very heavy stocks with you. We presume that this was
done with the best of // intentions and perhaps, it was not noticed by you.
But, at the same time, we request you to note that the average monthly
sales during the past year do not /// justify the holding of such heavy stocks.
We have no doubt that you will agree with us that holding of such heavy
stocks locks up capital and we have to (6) lose interest on capital. Further,
we have to inform you that it also increases our expenses on burglary and
fire insurance premium. You will appreciate that all these result in
reduction / of our profits.
In the present circumstances, we would advise you to reduce your stocks as
much as possible and as early as possible by taking all necessary steps in //
the matter. If necessary, you may even hold a sale at prices up to 10 per
cent below normal.
For your future guidance, we would suggest that you may regulate /// your
stocks suitably in such a way that you only hold stocks equivalent to about
two months' average sales and it would be unwise to cross this limit.
Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2014
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
At the outset, I wish to thank you for the opportunity given to me to
participate in the general discussion on the budget presented by the
Honourable / Finance Minister. I am of-the opinion that it would be good to
deal with the major policy of-the Government which should be adopted in
future for the welfare // of-the State. So far as education is concerned, it can
be divided into three fields, namely, primary education, school education and
college education. It is no doubt true that /// there is shortage of qualified
and talented teachers in all these three fields. If there is shortage of food
and cloth, it can be understood. It is due to (1) the decrease in production
and also due to-the forces of supply and demand. There is overall
unemployment in the country. But, I cannot understand why there is this
shortage / of talented teachers.
In spite of-the salary of teachers being raised, there is a feeling that it has
not been raised in proportion to-the rise in salaries in // other fields. As a
result, the talented men try to get employment elsewhere and they choose
teaching profession as a last resort. The salary of teachers should be raised
so /// that it compares favourably with the salaries in other fields and as a
result, the teaching profession may attract the talented and efficient people.
This will help to a large (2) extent in solving the problem of shortage of
qualified and talented teachers in the field of education.
There is one other difficulty in the field of education. There is no / sufficient
equipment by way of building accommodation. Some honourable Members
suggested that the number of students to be managed by one teacher might
be increased to some extent. I think // such a course will affect the quality of
education imparted. On the other hand, I am of-the opinion that shift system
may be introduced. This will help us to /// give education to a larger number
of children, without the necessity for more buildings. I am also aware that
the shift system is successfully followed in some educational institutions in
(3) the State.
I think this could-be extended to-more schools. Our country being an
agricultural country, many people depend on agriculture for their living.
Water is very much required / for the success of agriculture. Irrigation
facilities should be provided to-the farmers. If they have to depend upon the
monsoon rains for carrying on their agricultural operations, it will // be
difficult for them to stay in the agricultural profession for a long time. In
these circumstances, we cannot prevent them from giving up agriculture and
going over to some /// other professions. It is also possible for the
Government to give liberal assistance to them so that they may be able to
dig bore wells which will give them continuous supply (4) of water.
In-this connection, I wish to point out that they have another problem to
face. They find it difficult to get electric supply connection for their wells.
Even / if they manage to get such connections, the supply of electricity is not
regular. With the irregular supply of electricity, they are not in a position to
take up agricultural // operations in a regular manner. I, therefore, want to
point out that production of electricity should be increased in all ways. Also
electricity connections to agricultural pumpsets should be given /// liberally.
The Government should see to it that supply of electricity to-the farmers, in
particular, is regular to-the extent possible. With these few words, I resume
my seat. (5)
Letter from Indira Cotton Mills Limited, Mumbai to Messrs. Raman and
Company, Chennai. Dear Sirs,
With reference to your kind letter of-the 3rd instant, we are extremely sorry
to / ask for another extension of time to execute your order.
When we asked for extension of time for the first time, there was strike by
the workers which affected our // production. Now that the labour problem
has not yet been solved, the production has not reached its optimum level.
In the said circumstances, we have again to ask for more time /// to execute
the orders placed by you.
We are afraid that it will not be possible for us to effect delivery of-the goods
on the date mentioned by you. (6) We can, at the same time, assure you
that we will make your utmost efforts to execute your orders as early as
possible. We hope you will realise that the / delay in the supply of goods is
due to circumstances beyond our control and we shall very much appreciate
if you can reply by return of post giving us the // additional time required.
If you are in urgent need of-the products within a short time, kindly inform
us. We will procure the goods locally and send you the goods /// before the
date stipulated by you in your last letter. We wish you success in your future
endeavours and look forward to your early response in the matter.
Yours faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2015
Mr. Speaker, Sir,
I should like to say a few words on the points raised by honourable Members
while discussing the Budget items relating to-the Departments of Transport,
Labour / and Industries. So far as transport is concerned, it has been
suggested that we should be more liberal in the issue of permits for new
routes. At the same time, // during the discussion on a Bill recently, it was
pointed out that the profit was already low and in view of-the fact that we
had introduced more buses on /// the routes, it would go down further. So, it
was suggested that there should be auction of new routes and that, at any
rate, no new buses must be put (1) on the existing routes where there were
sufficient number of buses. I think I gave an assurance at that time that, as
far as possible, that suggestion would be accepted. / I must say that it is not
in my power to give a direction to-the Regional Transport Authorities. I will
do my best to see that unnecessary competition is // not introduced.
With regard to Motor Vehicles Taxation, I must say that there has been good
co-operation. Some honourable Members had said that it would be a
hardship. But I /// know that the bus operators have come forward to help
the Government. There has been a representation that we must not charge
spare buses and that we must permit monthly (2) collection of-the
compounding fee. So far as the spare buses are concerned, we have agreed
to-the request for monthly collection of-the compounding fee but that is a /
matter which is beyond my power. So, I shall come forward with an
amendment so that I may be permitted by this House to help the bus
operators in-this // matter. It may require some more staff but I must say
that it will be a great help to-the bus operators. I hope that, at the proper
time. I /// shall be able to present a statement on this matter and explain it
in greater detail.
So far as labour is concerned, I must say that last year has been (3) a year of
more or less cordiality between employer and employees. It is natural that
there will be difference of opinion between human beings. So, there are
some differences. But / I must say that except in a few cases, there has
been peace. As far as the Government are concerned, we feel that as far as
possible, there should be // voluntary conciliation. If there is voluntary
conciliation, it will be lasting.
With regard to power cut, it is true that in-this State it has affected labour. In
the next /// few months, it may be more severe and many people may have
to go out of employment. So, it has been said that the Government should
come forward with legislation (4) to pay the workers an unemployment
allowance. I am sure the honourable Members are aware of-the financial
position of-the State and I am afraid that until it improves, / this suggestion
cannot be considered, for it may make the financial position more difficult.
On this occasion, I must say that the mill-owners of Coimbatore have been
generous. They // have come to some understanding and I do not know if it
has satisfied the workers. But I must point out that they have agreed to pay
a minimum salary /// if every worker does not get full work. I am sure that it
is a good beginning and I hope that the mill-owners will be able to pay more.
(5)
Letter from Rama and Company, Pune, to-the Central Stationery Agency,
Kolkata. Dear Sirs,
We regret very much to learn that the consignment of ink sent by us against
your / order of-the 3rd instant has been found to be of a quality inferior to
that ordered by you. We request you to accept our sincere apologies for this
mistake. // In-this connection, we should like to point out that the wrong
supply was unintentional and it was due to an error in our Stores
Department. On receipt of your /// complaint, we have made a thorough
investigation into-the matter and we have found that the error was caused
by misplacement of a batch of ink bottles containing defective ink (6) which
was meant for return to our factory. As a result, these bottles got mixed up
with batches containing good ink and were wrongly sent to you. We have
taken / disciplinary action against those responsible for this mistake and we
assure you that we will take great care to avoid such mistakes in future.
We are now very glad to // inform you that we have already sent a
consignment of-the right quality ink in replacement of-the earlier one and we
request you to return the bottles containing defective /// ink carriage
forward.
We once again express our sincere regret for any inconvenience caused to
you and trust that the matter has been settled to your complete satisfaction.
Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2015
Mr. Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I would like to point out that we are thinking
in terms of a society in which we will be able to provide at / least the basic
minimum to every individual in our country. When we want to raise the
standard of living of-the people, we have to take into consideration the
farmers // and agricultural labourers. In view of this, the agricultural sector
will have to be improved. I think you will agree that we cannot do it unless
we put in new /// live and vigour into it. For this purpose we should have an
economic programme which will give new economic strength to this section
of people. The question is how we (1) can do it. It is not as if we would be
able to bring about this change by a small increase in the production on
lands. If we have to / produce food like vegetables and milk, we are not
going to have a system which would be required to meet the immediate
requirements of our people by having a small // increase in the productivity
of our lands that we will be able to meet our needs. We should produce the
foodgrains required in /// a small area of land and release the other land for
growing vegetables. If there is only a small increase every year, we will
continue to be in the same (2) position as we are now. So, we have to see
that we are in a position to produce much more than what we are now
producing per acre and also / limit the area which will be required for the
purpose of foodgrains so that the other areas may be used for other
purposes.
In-this connection, there is another point // which we must bear in mind. At
present, even our forest area is getting reduced. In industrially developed
countries, after restricting the area of cultivation, they are growing new
forests /// to meet their industrial requirements. I have no doubt that we
should also reach that stage of development when we would require all these
forest products.
Then, I hope you (3) will agree that it is not merely fertilizers and seeds
which would help us. In addition to these, we should have water also. Even
with regard to water, we have / to change our ideas. In the past our
irrigation projects have been on the basis of protective water supply and not
water supply for intensive cultivation. That is why we // have to develop
underground water resources so that where one crop is grown, we may be
able to raise two crops and where two crops are grown, we may be /// able to
raise three crops. That is where we have to give importance to minor
irrigation. That is what we are doing now. Wherever it is possible, we are
trying (4) to have tube wells and surface wells. This will have to be done for
the purpose of irrigation.
It is not as if we have neglected minor irrigation. Some people seem / to
think that simply because I am laying stress on fertilizers, I am ignoring the
irrigation aspect. I may tell you that I am more aware of-the necessity of //
water for carrying out this programme than anybody else. Without water, we
cannot just give the seeds and fertilizers and ask the farmers to produce.
That-is-why while I /// am trying to take advantage of-the available water
supply areas, we have to develop other areas also if we want to bring about
a balanced development in the area. (5)
Letter from National Stores, Chennai, to Messrs. Hari and Company,
Chennai. Dear Sirs,
We have great pleasure in announcing that this day we have purchased from
Thiru. Ramaswamy the stationery / business known as Imperial Stores so far
carried on by him at the above address. We wish to inform you that we
propose to continue the business at the same // address but under the style
"National Stores". The business will remain closed for a few days for
purposes of stock-taking and renovation of show-room and will reopen on ///
1st August. You will be glad to know that sufficient stocks of all kinds of
stationery articles will be maintained and the show-room will have an
attractive new look. (6) We hope that our customers and patrons will be
very much satisfied with the new arrangement.
On this occasion, we would like to assure you that there will be no / change
in the business policy so far followed by Thiru. Ramaswamy. It will be our
earnest effort to give our customers and patrons the same satisfaction and
quality of service // that they have enjoyed under the previous management.
We hope that the business will continue to receive the same support and
patronage from you as before and we assure you /// of our best attention at
all times.
Please take note of our signature below which will be used in all further
correspondence and engagements entered into by us.
Yours faithfully, (7)
FEBRUARY 2016
Mr. Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I thank you for the opportunity given to me
to say a few words on the Budget presented by the Finance Minister. I would
/ like to say on this occasion that generally the present Budget has to be
welcomed because it will be seen that it has given some relief to-the low
income // group of people. But, at the same time, I am sorry to say that the
surcharge on the Corporate sector which has been imposed on the industries
and on direct /// taxes will take away some benefits which are proposed to be
given. As many honourable Members have dealt with it at great length, I
would not like to go much (1) into it.
I would like to point out that another good feature of-the Budget at present is
that it has done away with the old practice of showing a / deficit in the
Budget. I am glad that this has been stopped in-this Budget. I hope and
trust that it will be a permanent feature and that the deficit // will be met by
the savings. I am sure there will be savings because we have seen that
generally the Government under-estimate the income at the beginning and
by /// the end of-the year, when we have the revised estimates, there is a
surplus which covers the deficit. In that way, I am happy that deficit
budgeting has not (2) been restored to. In-this context, I would have been
happy if there had been some sort of control on the civil expenditure
because we find that in the last / three Five-Year Plans, it has been going up
year after year. Unless we take steps to curb it at a point of time, it will take
away a large // part of our revenue. I am very happy that the Finance
Minister has given some reliefs. But, from the way in which he came to
office, he did not have /// time to formulate his own ideas. On account of
this, I think that he has tried to take away some concessions which had been
given by the previous Minister. In (3) this connection, I would like to draw
the attention of-the House to one thing. It may be remembered that a year
ago when he announced his taxation proposals, he / was saying that there
would not be any surcharge on personal income-tax. But it is unfortunate
that within a year the new Finance Minister has given up this principle // and
that we have now a surcharge on direct taxes.
There is another happy feature that the Finance Minister has introduced. We
are happy that he has abolished the expenditure /// tax. I am glad that it has
been done away with. But I would like to recall that in the past, we had seen
that it had been once removed (4) but it was
re-introduced by some other Finance Minister. I hope that such a thing will
not happen in future and that the present Finance Minister will not re-
introduce it. /
There are two other points which were dealt with by my honourable Friend.
One of-the points was about devaluation of-the rupee. We find from the
papers that there // is much talk about it. Some say that it will be worthwhile
to devalue the rupee. But, there are others who say that it will not be in
general /// interest when we have to import a lot of things and when we have
to pay for them. I fully agree with what my honourable Friend said in-this
connection. (5)
Letter from the Secretary, Murali and Company, Patna, to-the Indian Publicity
Bureau, New Delhi. Dear Sirs,
The Company has decided to launch an advertising campaign throughout the
country for / a period of three months with effect from 1st July next. It has
been proposed to spend about Rs.50,000 for this purpose. It has been
decided that the // advertisements should be made primarily in the principal
national dailies and in important State newspapers. Of course, there is no
doubt that, in-this connection, local papers and other suitable /// media may
also be profitably utilised. At the same time, it is suggested that the
proposed advertisements all over the country should have the same design.
In the same way, (6) it is also desirable that the time of their publication
should coincide with the distribution of illustrated booklets to-the retailers of-
the locality concerned.
In-this connection, I will / be glad if you can draft a scheme for the campaign
and send it on to me together with a copy and layout for the booklet as soon
as possible // in order to have them approved by the Board. The next
meeting of-the Board will be held at 3 p.m. on 20th March and I hope it ///
will be convenient for your representative to attend the meeting to discuss
the scheme in detail. I shall be gland if you send me a reply at once.
Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2016
Mr. Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I thank the honourable Members for the
constructive suggestions they have made in the course of-the debate.
I think you will agree that / the debate was mainly concentrated on famine.
Of course, we all agree that we are passing through a very difficult period
and the people are suffering a lot. Now we // have to see how we can give
relief to-the people. In dealing with this problem, I would like to say this. We
were doing our best to save the /// people of this State by giving relief to
them. But, in spite of that, it has been said that we have made difference
between region and region. In-this connection (1), I may tell the House that
as far as this matter is concerned, our conscience is quite clear. As Finance
Minister, I am aware of-the expenditure which was sanctioned / for the
purpose of famine relief. Those who think that we have not gone far to give
more relief have not understood the magnitude of-the problem and the
resources // available to-the Government to meet the famine conditions.
Honourable Members think that we have got enough resources to meet the
problem of this size. It is not true. That /// is why the Chief Minister told the
House yesterday that this was an unprecedented famine. It is not as if we
are going through normal times. We are passing through (2) abnormal
times. There was drought during the last six years. To that extent, the
resources of-the Government have been affected. That was why the Chief
Minister said that the / Central Government must come to-the aid of this
State.
In the coming year, I hope that we will have normal conditions so that the
people may get some relief. // It is with that hope that the Government have
provided for 17 lakhs of rupees for famine relief. Honourable Members need
not think that this is the only amount /// that is available for famine relief. I
would like to point out that there are many other sources from which
adjustments can be made. If there is distress in a (3) particular area, we can
divert money to that area. If any area is affected again by drought
conditions, we will face it with determination and I am sure that I / will have
the co-operation of-the House in providing relief to-the affected people.
We are talking of famine. At the same time, we have also to face the
problem // of unemployment and the low purchasing power among the
people. In my opinion, this is due to-the fact that the majority of our people
are engaged in agriculture and /// agriculture depends upon a fair monsoon.
If there is failure of monsoon, to that extent, production goes down. So,
when there has been failure of monsoon for six years, the (4) purchasing
power of-the people goes down. There is nothing surprising about it. The
Leader of-the Opposition seems to think that if we give 75 per cent of / the
produce to-the tenant, it will lead to increased production. But I would like to
point out that we are mostly a state of peasant proprietors. In spite of //
that, production is going down. As a matter of fact, production has gone
down throughout the country. If that is so, it is due to failure of rains.
Further, it /// must be remembered that the land holdings are small and the
peasants do not have sufficient capital to invest in agriculture. We must
improve the economic condition of-the peasants. (5)
Letter from Varadan and Company, Tirupur, to Messrs. Ramanujam and
Company, Chennai. Dear Sirs,
We thank you very much for your letter of-the 3rd instant. In-this
connection, we / would like to inform you that we have received just now the
four consignments of-the glass articles sent by you by rail. We are glad to
inform you that // we are very much pleased with the quality of-the goods
supplied to us. At the same time, we regret to inform you that one of these
consignments have been /// damaged so much that they have become
useless. But we wish to tell you that the damage had not been due to any
mistake on your part. It is clear (6) to us that the damage has occurred
during transit by rail. We have seen that the railway authorities have not
taken sufficient care in handling the goods. It seems to / us that some heavy
goods were placed above this consignment. As a result, the goods have
been damaged.
We have reported the matter to-the railway authorities. We enclose a // copy
of our letter of complaint lodged with the railway authorities so that you may
pursue the matter with them and claim damages. Apart from that, according
to-the terms /// and conditions of-the contract of sale entered into by us, we
shall be glad if you make necessary arrangements to send goods to replace
the damaged articles.
Yours faithfully, (7)
February 2017
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir,
I thank you for giving me an opportunity to say a few words on the Motion
regarding the food situation in the country. As we know, / food is a very
important subject. Unless we pay necessary attention to this problem, in
spite of-the progress that we may make in other fields, it will take many //
years for us to tackle the food problem effectively. I am sorry to say that, at
the beginning, our Government paid more attention to industrial
development. It was only after /// there was a shortage of food and droughts
occurred that we realised the necessity to increase food production in the
country. As one of those persons whose main income is (1) from agriculture,
I have to say that we are not helped in the manner we should have been. In-
this connection, I would like to point out that it is necessary / for the
agriculturist to have water for his fields. Secondly, he requires fertilisers.
Then, after growing foodgrains, he should have stability of pries. These are,
more or less, his main // requirements. As-a-matter-of-fact, we-are-not-able-
to irrigate our fields. I would like to draw the attention of-the House to-the
fact that even-/// though I live on the banks of a river, I am not able to draw
water from it. I have to depend upon rains for watering my fields. As long (2)
as this situation continues, I do not think that we shall be able to solve the
problem for a long time to come. Unless and until we gear up our / irrigation
projects to fulfil the promises that we have made to-the agriculturists, I think
there is no future for the country on this front. I may bring to-the // notice of-
the House that, as it is today, the agriculturists in my State grow more of
cash crops. This is the state of affairs in one of our progressive /// States.
Many other States want to increase the production of foodgrains, but, for
lack of water, they are not able to do so. We must realise that water is a (3)
must for every field and unless that is attended to, any amount of appeals
here or outside will not work.
The second necessity of an agriculturist is fertiliser. So far / as this is
concerned, I have to point out that it is met only in a small way. There are
only a very few fertiliser factories in the country and // they have just begun
to operate.
Then, I would like to bring to-the notice of-the House that the greatest
demand of-the farmer, after he grows foodgrains, is /// a fair price for his
produce. We are aware that we have organisations of industrial workers and
others. We have political organisations also. But, at the same time, in-this-
(4)country there is no organisation of farmers. The fact of-the matter is that
their condition has not improved to-the extent we want it in-this country. All
of / us know that India is in the rural areas. So, it is only fair to point out that
unless and until rural India is uplifted, we shall take a long time // for
development. So, I would submit that all the political parties, if they want the
rural areas to improve, should see that there are strong organisations of
farmers. I would /// like to point out that I have said again and again in-this
House that there should be a rural forum for the improvement of-the
condition of-the farmers. (5)
Letter from Thiru. S. Raghavan, Secretary-to-Government, Public Works
Department, Chennai, to-the Chief Engineer, Public Works Department
(General), Chennai. Sir,
I wish to draw your kind attention to / your letter of-the 20th ultimo. I am to
state that the intention of-the Government is that the stipulation that the
husband and wife, whether in Government service // or not, should be
allowed to be posted at the same place is only an idea which has to be
observed as far as possible. However, if in any particular /// case, this cannot
be observed for sound administrative reasons, that just cannot be helped in
the interest of efficiency. So, in cases as in the Public Works Department,
where it (6) has been ordered that officers should not be retained in a station
for more than three years, for purposes of administrative efficiency, it does
not mean that an officer shall / not be transferred out of-the station where he
works at present even after he completes his period of service of three years
merely because his wife is employed in // that station.
At the same time, if the wife is also a Government servant, it will be open to
her to approach the concerned department for transfer to-the new /// station
to which her husband has been posted and if such request is made by her, it
may be complied with, as far as possible. Yours faithfully, (7)
AUGUST 2017
Mr. Vice-Chairman, Sir, I thank all the honourable Members for the
constructive suggestions and valuable observations made by them during
the discussion on the Appropriation Bill. The Minister for / Finance, while
replying to the general discussion on the Budget, covered all the points
regarding black money, price rise, etc. So, I do not think that it is necessary
now // for me to deal with, them once again and I do not want to waste the
time of the House on those points. As many as ten Members have spoken ///
on various points. Even though I will not be able to reply to all the issues
raised by them, I shall try to satisfy the honourable Members as far as (1)
possible.
At the outset, one honourable Member spoke about non-performance of
public sector undertakings. I share the concern of the honourable Members
about the performance of public sector undertakings. / I would like to say
that the Government also are not fully satisfied and that is why it has been
included as the last item in the 20 point // Programme. I would like to point
out that the last point deals with the improvement of the efficiency of public
sector enterprises. I agree that there is a lot of /// scope for improvement.
The Finance Minister, while replying to the general discussion on the Budget,
gave the details in this regard and expressed his dissatisfaction. As a matter
of fact, (2) he said that there should be improvement by toning up the
administration. That should be done in the case of both the public sector
undertakings and the banking sector.
Then, / honourable Members expressed their concern about the deficiency in
administration. I am aware that honourable Members raise various issues
here in all seriousness. Members on that side and on this // side expressed
concern. But some of them are not present here now. One honourable
Member spoke about the weaknesses in the banking sector and in this
connection, he dealt with /// corruption. If I am right, last year in his speech
he referred to corruption in the Integrated Rural Development Programme.
He pointed out that in the matter of purchase of (3) pumpsets, the price
quoted by the bank people was higher than the price quoted in the market.
He also stated that the benefit was not reaching the weaker sections of / the
people and he also stated that there was some kind of corruption. In all
seriousness he has stated that there is corruption, that there is some
deficiency in the // administration and that the Government should take
necessary action. No doubt it is a very good intention. Now, if these issues
are taken into consideration and if somebody takes steps /// seriously, what
would be the fate of that person? I am bringing this to the notice of the
House. Honourable Members may remember what happened in this House
the other (4) day. In the present circumstances, if we want to remove
corruption, honourable Members should realise what the reaction would be
from the point of view of the people. It is / stated that there is an element of
corruption. But what can the Minister do? When it is said that the benefit is
not reaching the weaker sections, the people concerned // are not identified
correctly.
Then, it is said again and again that the living condition of the poor sections
of people living in the rural areas should be improved. If /// we do something,
it is said that it is political. I have already stated what we have done after we
took charge and I do not want to repeat it. (5)
Letter from Secretary to Government, Personnel and Administrative Reforms
Department, Chennai, to All Heads of Departments. Sir,
The practice of deputing State Government servants on Foreign Service has
been in / vogue for a long time. There are also rules and regulations
governing their service conditions on such occasions. Clarifications have
been issued from time to time on certain points with // regard to such
deputation. There was the practice of giving one stage promotion to
Government servants on such occasions. It had been ordered some time ago
that the existing orders /// of giving one stage promotion under the foreign
body when Government servants were deputed to foreign service were
cancelled.
In this connection, a doubt has been raised whether the request (6) of the
Government of India for deputation of personnel on higher scales may be
allowed. It is clarified that the above orders are applicable only to deputation
of State Government / servants to State undertakings on foreign service
terms. It may be pointed out that deputation of State Government servants
to the Government of India on higher scales is ordered only // after obtaining
the willingness of the Government servants concerned and the seniors who
are not willing for such deputation will have no grievance. So, it is clarified
that Government servants /// may be deputed to Government of India giving
one stage promotion. This may be followed in the case of deputation of State
Government servants to Government of India. Yours faithfully, (7)
February 2018
Mr. Chairman, Sir, I thank you very much for giving me a chance to meet
some of the points raised by honourable Members on the opposite side.
First of all, / it has been said that the male nurse can be given further
training for two or three months and can be used as a Health Assistant. I
may inform the // House that the scale of pay of a male nurse is higher than
that of a Health Assistant. So, if we give training to the male nurse and post
him /// as Health Assistant, he will be getting a salary less than what he
would get as male nurse.
So far as Primary Health Centres are concerned, we are now thinking (1) of a
scheme by which better training can be given to meet both the public health
requirements and those on the curative side. Then, mention has been made
about the / extension of the honorary medical officer system in State
hospitals. The honorary system has been working well. I may point out that
the essential duty posts are now being held // by the fully paid officers of the
Government. But the difficulty is in getting honorary doctors, especially in
the mufassal. The response is very poor. In the cities, to some /// extent we
have been getting them. At present, the Director of Medical services
recommends every year creation of more posts of Honorary Medical Officers,
but we find it difficult to (2) get sufficient number of doctors.
Then, as regards the integration of the Medical and Public Health
Departments, the matter is now under consideration. As a matter of fact,
both the / Departments are now combined in some States but it is not so in
our State. We are now trying to see whether we also cannot integrate both
the Departments. It // has also been mentioned at the recent Conference of
Health Ministers that it will be a very good step if both these Departments
are integrated. Now, in the Primary Health /// Centres, there is much
overlapping of staff in certain places and in some other places there is
shortage of staff.
Then, reference was made to the admission of a blind (3) person in the
General Hospital and his discharge from it after two or three days. It was also
stated that he was consequently thrown into the streets, that such things /
should not happen in future and that appropriate steps should be taken to
see that such persons were taken care of by handing them over to some
institutions or some // responsible persons. I am glad to say that the Resident
Medical Officer of the General Hospital has reported that sanction has been
given for employing attendants from contingencies to take /// care of blind
persons whenever necessary. As regards the actual happening, if the
honourable Member gives me more facts, I will have the matter enquired
into.
Then, mention has been (4) made about the issue of medicines to Non-
Gazetted Officers. Now, they are treated with medicines that are available in
the hospital. But if they are not available there, they / are required to
purchase them privately and give them to the doctor for injection or for any
other purpose. It has been said that if the hospital itself makes necessary //
arrangements to purchase such medicines and supply them to patients, it is
certain that the cost of such medicines will be at least 20 per cent less than
the /// market price. But my own information is that it will not be less but on
the other hand, it will be more. Of course, I do not know the reasons. (5)
Letter from Sripathi and Company, Madurai, to The Secretary, Students' Co-
operative Stores, National High School, Karaikudi.
Dear Sir,
We thank you very much for your kind enquiry of the 9th / instant. We are
glad to note that you are interested in buying your requirements of
stationery articles from us for which we are grateful to you.
In the first place, // we wish to inform you that we are dealing in school and
college text books, note-books and various items of stationery that may be
required by students for the /// purpose of their studies. We have been in the
field for the last ten years. You will be pleased to know that we have been
getting regular orders from various (6) schools and colleges for our articles.
We take it as evidence that our goods are very much liked as we take care to
see that they are of very good / quality. In this connection, we wish to inform
you that if you want note-books of any special quality or design, we will be
willing to consider your request and // take necessary steps to meet your
requirements because we are aware that various Institutions require
different types of material. We enclose a copy of our catalogue and price list.
The /// prices are liable to change from time to time. We hope and trust that
we will be hearing further from you about your requirements at an early
date.
Yours faithfully, (7)
aking on the Budget in the Lok Sabha, an honourable Member said: "Mr.
Deputy Speaker, I thank you very much for giving me an opportunity to say a
few words / on the Budget that has been presented by the Finance Minister.
On this occasion, I want to make a few suggestions to the Government.
First, I want to refer to // the corporation tax. As far as this tax is
concerned, the Finance Minister has said that the maximum limit has been
brought down. In this connection, I do not say /// that we should make the
rich richer. But, at the same time, I think that we should not forget one thing.
Unless and until we produce more and increase the (1) wealth of the county,
how can we become rich and how can we distribute more to the poor
sections of people? So, first of all, we have to increase production, / increase
national wealth and then distribute it among the people equitably.
 Secondly, I am thankful to the Finance Minister for lifting the excise
duty on pure silk fabrics. As the // Minister in charge of Finance in my State, I
had been pressing that pure silk fabrics should not be subjected to excise
duty. But I am sorry that nobody paid /// heed to my request. In Parliament
also, for the last three years I have been making the suggestion. Now that
we have done away with this excise duty, I am (2) sure that not only it will
help the growth of this industry within the country but it will also help the
export which is the prime need of the day. /
Thirdly, so far as agriculture is concerned, I do not find that there is
any clear indication that this Budget is agriculture-oriented. It may be that
some money is // set apart, but that is not enough. I may mention one
instance where something should be done. I am referring to fertilizer. India is
one country in the world where /// fertilizers are sold at the highest prices.
Something has got to be done to bring down the prices here. I would like to
suggest that the Government may give substantial (3) subsidy for fertilizers
so that a larger number of people may be able to get them at a little cheaper
rate and use them for better production on the agricultural / front.
Fourthly, I want to refer to credit facilities. As a matter of fact, every
country faces a shortage of food at some time or other. There is no doubt//
that this is not a happy state of affairs. At the same time, I would like to
know what we do to increase production. What are the facilities made
available /// to the farmer for this purpose? The Reserve Bank Survey has
said that the small landholder gets only 10 per cent of the credit required for
cultivation. So, the (4) farmer has to borrow most of the money at a high rate
of interest from other sources. We should take steps to provide credit to the
small farmer. He should / not be denied credit simply because he has not
enough security to offer. Unless and until we provide credit to him for
purposes of cultivation, we cannot expect him to // produce more.
Finally, with regard to production of cars, the cost of labour in India is
less than that in other countries. But we find that the cost of cars /// is
increasing year by year. So, I feel that it is very necessary to take efforts to
see that the cheap or small car costs much less than at present." (5)