DRAFT CONSTITUTION 965
Shri Rohini Kumar Chaudhuri : Mr. President, Sir, I move ?
“That is amendment No. 129 above, in paragraph 13, after the words ‘and then after such discussion’ (proposed to be inserted) the words ‘and such separate statement pertaining to autonomous districts shall be subject to such modifications and alterations as the State Legislature may make’ be inserted.”
Mr. President : Would you like to say anything, Dr. Ambedkar, about Mr. Rohini Kumar Chaudhuri’s amendment?
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : I must complain that, although the words “Section 177” occur in the original draft, my Friend Mr. Rohini Kumar Chaudhuri has thought it fit to bring in this amendment No. 130. The effect of regarding it as a financial statement within the meaning of 177 means that it will be discussed by the Assam Legislature and, voted upon. Amendments may be moved and the appropriation law would apply. The only thing is that before the Assam Legislature deals with it, it is desirable to allow the District Councils to have their say as to how the money should be allocated. I hope he is now content.
(Paragraph 13, as amended, was added to the Schedule)
(Paragraph 14)
*The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : Sir, I do not think that this amendment is necessary. So far as ...
Mr. President : You have yourself certain amendments to move first.
The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : Yes, Sir, I will move them first. Sir, I move:
“That in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 14, after the words ‘autonomous districts in the State’ the words, brackets, letters and figures ‘including matters specified in clauses (b), (c), (d) and (e) of sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1 of this Schedule’ be inserted.”
“That in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 14, after the words ‘autonomous districts’ in the two places where they occur, the words ‘and autonomous regions’ be inserted.”
“That in clause (a) and (b) of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 14, after the words ‘districts’ in the two places where it occurs, the words ‘and regions’ be inserted.”
“That in sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 14, after the words ‘autonomous districts’ the words ‘and autonomous regions’ be inserted.”
Some of these amendments are consequential. Others are purely verbal.
Shri Kuladhar Chaliha : Mr. President, Sir, I move :
“That with reference to amendment Nos. 3500 and 3501 of the List of Amendments (Vol. II), after clause (c) of sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 14, the following new clause be added :—
*CAD, Vol. IX, 6th September 1949, pp. 1046-1048.