786 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
(b) To all buildings that are of temporary construction and that will interfere with the future development of Delhi. It does not apply to the Lodi Road Officers bungalows constructed in 1941 or to most of the clerks quarters constructed recently. In particular it does not refer to the large block of clerks quarters under construction to the south of Lodi Road behind the observatory.
Sir F. E. James: May I know, Sir, who will decide whether the temporary buildings now being constructed will or will not interfere with the development of Delhi ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : Obviously the Government of India.
Sir F. E. James : May I also enquire if those buildings which he has referred to in his answer, which arc not included in the term ‘temporary’ buildings, are, in fact, being constructed on a permanent basis and at a standard of quality which will justify their being retained as permanent buildings ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : Certainly.
Mr. Lalchand Navalrai: May I know from the Honourable Member whether he considers that all the palatial buildings which have been built for Americans also mar the beauty of the city ? Are they temporary, and will they be removed after the cessation of hostilities ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : That does not arise out of this question.
Mr. Lalchand Navalrai: It does. These buildings—such as those built near the Council House—also mar the beauty of the city.
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : The question did not refer to the buildings built for American troops.
Mr. Lalchand Navalrai: All these buildings arc being constructed by Government……......
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : The question does not refer to the buildings built for American troops. Therefore the question does not arise.
Mr. President (The Honourable Sir Abdur Rahim) : Next question.