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here ? It is obvious that it will give rise to graft and that it affects vitally many provisions of this Bill. That is why I ask, Sir, that the debate on this clause should be postponed so that we should be given more time to examine it and to put forward any amendments that we might think would secure the desired result without leading to a highly undesirable situation.
Mr. Speaker: Does the Hon. Minister want to say anything ?
Dr. Ambedkar: I have nothing to add to what I have said.
Mr. Speaker: Then I will put the amendments to vote. I will first put Mr. Kamath’s amendment. The question is:
In part (2) of clause 124, omit the words “of any building”.
The motion was negatived.
Mr. Speaker: Then there is an amendment of Mr. R. K. Chaudhuri for deletion of paragraph 3.
Shri R. K. Chaudhuri: I think that is accepted ?
Dr. Ambedkar: No, no. I do not accept it.
Shri R. K. Chaudhuri: Then I want leave of the House to withdraw it.
Mr. Speaker: I have not placed it before the House, so it falls through. Then I have to put to vote Dr. Ambedkar’s amendment. The question is : (as shown on page 618-19).
To sub-clause (1) of clause 124, add the following:
“ Explanation. —Any such expenses as aforesaid incurred or authorised by any institution or organisation for the furtherance of the prospects of the election of a candidate supported by such institution or organisation shall not be deemed to be expenses incurrd or authorised within the meaning of this clause.
The motion was adopted.
Mr. Speaker: The question is:
“That clause 124, as amended, stand part of the Bill.”
The motion was adopted.
Clause 124, as amended, was added to the Bill.