932 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
(b) Is he aware that these quarters are now in worst condition, that no repairs can stand for long, and that there is always a danger of some of the quarters coming down at any time ?
(c) Is he aware that the New Delhi Government quarters are cent per cent better than those in Timarpur ?
(d) Is he further aware that even in C Type of quarters there is only one water tap, whereas in the New Delhi quarters there are three to four taps ?
(e) Is he aware that neither any Executive Engineer nor any higher official has ever gone to these quarters to see whether each one has been properly repaired or not, and that no one looks after the convenience of the tenants there ?
(f) Why do Government charge the same rate of rent from those living in much inferior type of quarters where there are less facilities as compared to the New Delhi quarters ? Do Government propose to have the case examind and reduce the rent ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : (a) Yes.
(b) No, but I am aware that these quarters require frequent repairs.
(c) The New Delhi quarters are much superior to the Timarpur quarters.
(d) Yes.
(e) No. On the other hand my information is that the quarters are regularly inspected by responsible officials of the Department. There is an Enquiry Office at site for the tenants to register their complaints.
(f) It is not possible to lay down different rates for recovery of rent from Government servants for similar type of quarters though the facilities may be somewhat less. The standard rents of Timarpur quarters are lower compared with the standard rents of similar quarters in New Delhi and consequently a larger number of occupants of these quarters pay less than 10 per cent of their salaries. The question of reducing rents does not arise.
Prof. N. G. Ranga : Have any steps been taken to improve the amenities for the older quarters ?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : They have already got amenities.
Prof. N. G. Ranga : The Honourable Member stated in his question that water laps and other conveniences do not exist. Will the amenities be improved.
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : I will look into the matter.