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(b) Coal Stocks were checked at the end of May 1943, and a shortage of over 2 million tons was found. During
1942 a number of collieries had given fictitious figures of raising probably in order to obtain a better wagon allotment. Proceedings have been taken against a number of collieries for submitting incorrect returns. Periodical checks are now made.
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*** The Coal Mines Safety (Stowing)** Amendment Bill
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Labour Member): Sir, I beg to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Coal Mines Safety (Stowing) Act, 1939.
Mr. President (The Honourable Sir Abdur Rahim): The question is:
“That leave be granted to introduce a Bill further to amend the Coal Mines Safety (Stowing) Act, 1939.”
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : Sir, I introduce the Bill.
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@ Lifting of Ban on Employment of Women on Underground Work in Coal Mines
Mr. President (The Honourable Sir Abdur Rahim): The next motion is in the name of Mrs. Renuka Ray. She wishes to discuss the question of permission given to women to work underground in the coal mines at Jharia and other neighbouring areas.
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar (Labour Member): The only point I would like to submit is that the matter which is sought to be raised on this adjournment motion cannot be said to be a matter of recent occurrence. The original notifications under which the prohibitions were lifted are two; one is dated the 2nd August 1943, and the
- Legislative Assembly Debates (Central), Vol. I of 1944, 7th February 1944, p. 55.
@ Ibid. p. 93.