PARLIAMENT

Proceeding of the Parliament

1-Rajya Sabha

Obituary:

P.M. Yitzhak Robin of Israel.

Kasim Ali Abid, ex-MP.

Shamim Ahmed Siddiqui, ex-MP.

Resolution:

15 Dec : Statutory Resolution on Promulgation of President's Rule in UP approved.

: Statutory Resolution on Extension of President's Rule in J&K for 6 months up to 17 July, 1996 approved.

Discussion:

29 Nov: On situation in J&K, initiated by S. Bakht (BJP). M.M. Sayeed (JD) participates. Chavan replies (4 Dec).

 Special Mention:

1 Dec: On working of NMFDC by O.K. Azmi (JD). On reservation for Christian Dalits by J. Nadukhna.

Private Bills:

4 Dec: The Prevention of Cruelty against Women Bill, 1995, by Saroj Kharpada - introduced.

: The Reservation of Posts for Women in Government Service Bill, 1994, withdrawn. II-Lok Sabha

Obituary:

22 Dec: A.A. Rahim.

Papers Tabled:

24 Nov: Annual Report (AR) of Lalit Kala Akademi, 1993-94.:AR of Sangeet Natak Academy for 1993-94.

6 Dec: A.R. of Indian Institute of Advanced Study. Shimla, for 1993-94. A.R. of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, 1993-94.

8 Dec: A.R. of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts for 1993-94.

13 Dec: A.R. of AMU for 1993-94.

President's Assent to the Bills:

28 Nov: The Wakf Bill, 1995,

: The National Commission for Minorities (Amendment) Bill, 1995.

Matters under Rule 377:

29 Nov: On need to provide unemployment allowance to unemployed youth-H. K. Prasad (Samata).

Govt. Bills/Resolutions:

28-29 Nov.

: Discussion on Resolution of Approval for Promulgation of President's Rule in UP. Approved (21 Dec). Salman Khurshid and Hannan Mullah participate. Adopted.

19 Dec : Resolution on Extension of President's Rule in J&K upto 17 July, 1996, moved by H.M. Chavan. Adopted (22 Dec).

Private Member's Bills:

1 Dec  : Further discussion on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 1992 moved by Shri Reddiah Yadav. Mumtaz Ansari (JD) participates. Adjourned.

: The Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections of the People (Higher Education and Public Employment) Bill, 1992 moved by S Shahabuddin (Samata). Discussion not concluded.

Government Statements on Photo Identity Cards

 Guidelines have been issued to the State Governments/Union Territories to the effect that while they may use photo identity cards as one of the methods to expedite verification before issue/renewal of ration cards, they should continue with other means of verification also. We have advised State Governments/ UT Administrations that no consumer should be denied issue of a ration card only on the ground that he/she does not possess photo identity card.

(Source: Minister of Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution, GOI Letter No. 3(2)95-PD.I-6 dated 29 December, 1995.

 On Acceptance of Urdu Messages for FAX

The complaint has been investigated. The C.T.O., In charge refused to accept Urdu Fax message due to a misunderstanding on his part. He mistook Fax messages. To be telegraphic messages. Necessary instructions have since been issued to the officials concerned to accept Fax messages in any of the Indian Languages in addition to English. Inconvenience caused to the press and public is regretted.

(Extract from P.S. Saran, Member (Services), Telecommunications Commission, Deptt. Of Telecommunications, Govt. of India’s Letter No. 2508/95-T-1 dated 1 January, 1996 to 5. Shahabuddin) On Mausoleum of Shershah.

Mausoleum of Shershah

The Mausoleum of Shershah at Sasaram has been subjected to massive encroachment. The total area under protection is 52.80 acres and the area under encroachment is 2.90 acres.

In the South Eastern corner of the tank a temple was constructed illegally during 1981.

The area under protection around Mausoleum and the tank has been fenced.

The State Government has been requested to remove the encroachment. The Archaeological Survey of India is also pursuing court cases against unlawful encroachments.

The court cases against the unauthorized constructions made by Bal Vikas Vidyalaya and others are pending in a court of law.

 The expenditure incurred during the last three years is as under-

1992-93                       Rs. 2,51,696.00

1993-94                       Rs. 95,063.00

1994-95                       Rs. 49,438.00

(Source: LSUQ No. 3442 dated 19 December, 1995 by S.)