PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 727
and it is on that basis of remuneration we have come to the conclusion as to which particular committee requires exemption, which does not require exemption—it is perfectly possible for Parliament or for Government to change the basis of that remuneration. And if they change the basis of the remuneration the general proposition would create so many difficulties for us, because the general proposition would be at variance with the actualities of the case. It is therefore proper, as I have always stated, for Parliament to retain this power in its hands. After all, the Government cannot declare that so and so is disqualified. Nobody has a right to go to the Supreme Court to say that a certain Member is disqualified. The whole matter, ultimately, is in the hands of Parliament, and we want to leave the matter in the hands of Parliament, so that whenever a case arises Parliament may decide. whether this is a case which comes under disqualification or this is a case which, if it does come under disqualification, should be indemnified. I think it is much better that the matter should be left in the way in which I wish to leave it, rather than to tighten it up so that nobody at an opportune moment may loosen the knot.
Shri Kamath : Is it not ultimately a question of privilege of the House ?
Dr. Ambedkar: I do not want to come to that, whether it is a privilege or not. But it is certainly a Constitutional provision which Parliament is required to obey, and Parliament will be doing a great deal of wrong to the Constitution if it does not follow the provisions of Article 102 when ultimately, as I say, the Government, and the Bill, is prepared and wants as a matter of fact to leave the whole matter in the hands of Parliament to decide each particular case. Mr. Sidhva had some amendment. But can anybody in this House tell me right now what are the likely offices or committees which the Government might hereafter create ? I cannot imagine such a thing right now if somebody were to ask me a question “Tell me what are the committees”. If you want to enter all these in the Bill, you must know and define them. Nobody can anticipate what committees are likely to be appointed.