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to as the said Act), after the words ‘the preparation of electoral rolls’ the words and letter ‘the manner of filling seats in the Council of states to be filled by representatives of Part C States’ shall be inserted.”
— [ Dr. Ambedkar. ]
Dr. Ambedkar : It is merely to bring the Preamble in line with the purpose of the present Bill.
Mr. Speaker : The question is:
“That clause 2, as amended, stand part of the Bill.”
The motion Was adopted. Clause 2, as amended, was added to the Bill.
Clause 3. —( Amendment of Section 2 )
Amendment made:
In clause 3, for the proposed new clause (cc) of section
2 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, substitute the following:
“ (cc) ‘ Council of States constituency ’ means a constituency provided by order made under section 27C for the purpose of election of members to the electoral college for any Part C State or group of such States referred to in section 27A.”
—[ Dr. Ambedkar, ]
Dr. Ambedkar : Sir, this is merely to bring it in line with the new scheme of having elections through electoral colleges.
Mr. Speaker : The Bill is introduced as a whole and therefore every clause is before the House. If any hon. Member is keen to move any amendment to this clause, I think the Chair is bound to put the clause before the House.
Shri M. A. Ayyangar : Unless the mover withdraws.
Mr. Speaker : He cannot withdraw in that manner after once having placed the whole Bill before the House. The clause has to be negatived by the House. But then I was following this informal procedure, simply for shortening the discussion. That is all I take it that Mr. Kamath is not moving his amendment.