740 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
Dr. Ambedkar: I thought that the amendment was a very simple one. The reason why the Bill originally did not mention the words that are now sought to be introduced by the amendment was because the Bill was expected to be passed much earlier. That did not happen. Members have continued to sit. If you want to completely exonerate them from the application of this office of profit rule it is necessary to continue the period. With regard to the future I understand that the allowances have been reduced, so that no disqualification should be incurred.
An Hon. Member : By how much ?
Dr. Ambedkar : The same Rs. 20.
The Minister of State for Transport and Railways (Shri Santhanam): I shall give the information on the next day.
Mr. Deputy Speaker: It has been so reduced as not to impose this disqualification. This only applies to existing members.
The question is :
In page 1, line 23, after “March, 1951” insert:
“or for the year ending on the 31st day of March 1952”.
The motion was adopted.
Mr. Deputy Speaker: The rest of the Bill will stand over to such other day as the Hon. Law Minister may find convenient to bring it before the House.
Pandit Kunzru: As the Hon. Law Minister has been given time to think over the matter I hope he will arrive at a correct decision.
Dr. Ambedkar : I should like to say that I would be very much dependent upon the advice of my hon. friend.