680 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
Mr. Deputy Speaker: In the section relating to expenses, we have already provided for this. We have it stated that the maximum scales and election expenses shall be as may be prescribed, and any other matter required will be prescribed. Since that is already there, is it necessary to have this amendment now ? I think it is unnecessary.
Shri Kamath: All right Sir. But I have another. I beg to move:
After sub-clause (2) of clause 167, insert the following new sub-clause :
“(3) The rules so made shall be laid before Parliament as soon as may be after they are made and shall be notified in the Official Gazette with such modifications as may be made therein by Parliament within a period of ten days after they are so laid.”
Shall I speak on it, or is to be held over till 3 o’clock ?
Dr. Ambedkar: He may speak now, but the voting may be held over.
Clause 7
*Shri R. K. Chaudhuri: I have only one amendment unlike other Members who had several amendments to place before the House. My amendment is No. 201 in the Revised Consolidated list on page 20. I beg to move:
To clause 7, add the following explanation :
“ Explanation.— A lawyer who renders professional services to Government or any department thereof and who is paid by retaining fees and other fees shall not be deemed to be holding an office of profit and shall not be disqualified to be chosen as a member of either House of Parliament or Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a State.”
This is the only amendment that I have and I shall deal with it with all the firmness that it deserves and I hope the Hon. Law Minister will also be so pleased as to give some attention to what I say on this occasion.
Dr. Ambedkar: I always do. I think.
*P. D., Vol. 12; Part II, 28th May 1951, p. 9549.