L. A. DEBATES (CENTRAL) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 627
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*** Criterion for Enlistment of Contractors in** Central Public Works Department
- Mr. Ananga Mohan Dam : Will the Honourable the Labour Member please state the criterion for the enlistment of contractors in the Central Public Works Department ? Is this enlistment subject to any fee ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : Enlistment of contractors in the Central Public Works Department is made with due regard to their financial status and their experience as evidenced by the extent and quality of the works previously executed by them. In the case of firms, registration under Indian Partnership Act, 1932, is also insisted upon as an essential condition. The answer to the latter part of the question is in the negative.
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@ Muslims in the Offices and the Subordinate Engineering Services of the Central Public Works Department
- Maulvi Muhammad Abdul Ghani : Will the Honourable Member for Labour please state :
(a) the total strength of the class I and Class II Officers and the Subordinate Engineering Services of the Central Public Works Department.
(b) the strength of Muslims in each of the categories given in part (a); and (c) what steps have been taken so far to make up the deficiency, if any ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : (a) Class 1—122.
Class 11—63.
Subordinate Engineering Service—1179.
(b) Class 1—14.
Class II—4.
Subordinate Engineering Service—202.
(c) Attention of the Honourable Member is invited to the answer given to part (b) of the starred question No. 319 on the
16th March 1943.
- Legislative Assembly Debates (Central), Vol. II of 1943, 30th March 1943, p. 1582.
@ Ibid. p. 1582.