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matter of giving representation to the people of the Andamans and Nicobars. Therefore this amendment in my judgement is a necessary one.
Mr. Deputy Speaker: As to the future it can take care of itself. Any amendment can be moved. It is not as if this Act will stand as it is without any amendment before the next elections. We are all the time gaining experience. The question is:
In clause 4, after the words “Jammu and Kashmir” insert the words “or to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands”.
The motion was adopted.
Clause 5 —( Legislative Assembly membership ).
- Dr. Deshmukh: May I be permitted to move Prof. Shibban Lal’s amendment. Sir ?
Shri Santhanam : These amendments of Prof. Saksena are consequential amendments. They were not allowed earlier on clauses 3 and 4.
Dr. Deshmukh : Does not matter. We can give this facility to State Legislature elections although, it is barred so far as the Parliament is concerned.
Dr. Ambedkar: No. no. The electoral roll is the same.
Mr. Deputy Speaker: Yes.
Shri Sonavane : Sir, I also desire to move two amendments to clause 5 notice of which I have given this morning.
Mr. Deputy Speaker : But I have not got a copy of those amendments.
Dr. Ambedkar: Nor have I got a copy.
Mr. Deputy Speaker : Unless the amendment is given to the Hon. Minister and Government is prepared to accept it, I shall not allow it now.
*P. D., Vol. 11, Part II, 14th May 1951, pp. 8763-64.