L. A. DEBATES (CENTRAL) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 837
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : (a) and (b) The Bihar Government report that they have received no protest to this effect but I have received one and have asked the Bihar Government for a further report. The matter will be further considered on receipt of their report.
(c) Yes.
(d) Collieries were being charged in excess of control rates for foodgrains prior to November, 1944, under the orders of the Provincial Government.
(e) Does not arise in view of reply to part (d).
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*** Purchasing of Delhi Electric Supply and** Traction Company
- Mr. K. C. Neogy : (a) Will the Honourable the Labour Member be pleased to refer to his reply to my starred question No. 419 on the 15th November, 1944 and state whether any decision has been arrived at in regard to the question of the Government exercising their option to purchase the Delhi Electric Supply and Traction Company, Limited, on the expiry of their present licence ?
(b) If it has been decided to exercise this option, has the required notice been served on the Company ?
(c) In the event of the undertaking being taken over by Government, what will be the machinery for running it in future ?
(d) In case it has been decided not to exercise the aforesaid option, will the Honourable Member be pleased to make a detailed statement of the reasons for such decision ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : (a) and (b). It is understood that the Chief Commissioner has decided to serve a notice on the Company of the intention of Government to exercise their option to purchase, but that the notice has not yet been served.
(c) No decision has yet been taken.
(d) Does not arise.
- Legislative Assembly Debates (Central), Vol. I of 1945, 9th February 1945, pp. 123-24.