LOK SABHA

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
(Other than Financial and Departmentally Related Standing Committees)

SUMMARY OF WORK
FIFTEENTH LOK SABHA
1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 2010

[Laid on the Table on 16.12.2011]

LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT, NEW DELHI

February, 2011/Phalguna, 1932 (Saka)

LOK SABHA

PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES

(Other than Financial and Departmentally Related Standing Committees)

SUMMARY OF WORK
FIFTEENTH LOK SABHA

1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 2010

LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI February, 2011/Phalguna 1932 (Saka)

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2011 BY LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT Published under Rule 382 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha (Fourteenth Edition) and printed by the General Manager, Government of India Press, Minto Road, New Delhi-110 002.

PREFACE This brochure attempts to present in a concise form information about the activities of Parliamentary Committees, other than Financial and Departmentally Related Standing Committees, for the period from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 2010. 2. The material has been arranged in two parts. Part-I contains two sections. Sections I & II present resume of the work done by the Standing Parliamentary Committees and the ad-hoc Committees respectively. Part-II of the brochure contains Appendices which give details of composition of the Committees/Sub-Committees, their sittings, subjects discussed and the composition of the various groups which undertook tours, places and dates of visits and the reports presented. NEW DELHI; February, 2011 T.K. VISWANATHAN, Secretary-General.

CONTENTS PART I RESUME OF WORK DONE SECTION ISTANDING COMMITTEES PAGES Overview CHAPTER I CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI CHAPTER VII CHAPTER VIII CHAPTER IX CHAPTER X CHAPTER XI CHAPTER XII CHAPTER XIII CHAPTER XIV CHAPTER XV CHAPTER XVI CHAPTER XVII Work done at a glance ................................................... Business Advisory Committee ....................................... Committee of Privileges ................................................. Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House .................................................................. Committee on Government Assurances ......................... Committee on Papers Laid on the Table ......................... Committee on Petitions .................................................. Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions .. Committee on Subordinate Legislation .......................... Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes ........................................................... Committee on Empowerment of Women ........................ General Purposes Committee ......................................... House Committee ........................................................... Joint Committee on Offices of Profit .............................. Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament .................................................................. Rules Committee ............................................................ SECTION IIAD-HOC COMMITTEES Railway Convention Committee ..................................... 37 39 41 43 Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme .................................................... CHAPTER XVIII Joint Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex .............................................................. CHAPTER XIX Committee on Ethics ...................................................... CHAPTER XX Joint Committee on Installation of Statues/Portraits of National Leaders and Parliamentarians in Parliament House Complex .............................................................. Joint Committee on Maintenance of Heritage Character and Development of Parliament House Complex ........... (iii) (vii) 1 3 5 7 9 11 15 17 20 25 28 29 30 31 33

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PAGES PART II APPENDICES (A) Composition of Committees/Sub-Committees I Business Advisory Committee ....................................................... II Committee of Privileges .................................................................. III Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House IV Committee on Government Assurances .......................................... V Committee on Papers Laid on the Table .......................................... VI Committee on Petitions ................................................................... VII Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions .................. VIII Committee on Subordinate Legislation ........................................... IX Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes X Committee on Empowerment of Women ......................................... XI General Purposes Committee .......................................................... XII House Committee ........................................................................... XIII Joint Committee on Offices of Profit ............................................... XIV Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament XV Rules Committee ............................................................................. XVI Railway Convention Committee ...................................................... XVII Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme ........................................................................................... XVIII Joint Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex XIX Committee on Ethics ....................................................................... XX Joint Committee on Installation of Statues/Portraits of National Leaders and Parliamentarians in Parliament House Complex .......... XXI Joint Committee on Maintenance of Heritage Character and Development of Parliament House Complex. .................................. (B) Statement showing the details of sittings of Committees/Sub-Committees XXII Business Advisory Committee ....................................................... XXIII Committee of Privileges .................................................................. XXIV Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House 77 79 80 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74

(v) PAGES XXV Committee on Government Assurances ....................................... XXVI Committee on Papers Laid on the Table ....................................... XXVII Committee on Petitions ................................................................ XXVIII Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions ................ XXIX Committee on Subordinate Legislation ........................................ XXX Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes ........................................................................................... XXXI Committee on Empowerment of Women ....................................... XXXII House Committee ......................................................................... XXXIII Joint Committee on Offices of Profit ............................................. XXXIV Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament ..................................................................................... XXXV Rules Committee ........................................................................... XXXVI Railway Convention Committee ................................................... XXXVII Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme ......................................................................................... XXXVIII Joint Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex ........................................................................................ XXXIX Committee on Ethics ..................................................................... XL Joint Committee on Installation of Statues/Portraits of National Leaders and Parliamentarians in Parliament House Complex ........ (C) Statements showing the number of sittings attended by each member of the Committee XLI Business Advisory Committee ..................................................... XLII Committee of Privileges ................................................................ XLIII Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House ....... XLIV Committee on Government Assurances ....................................... XLV Committee on Papers Laid on the Table ....................................... XLVI Committee on Petitions ................................................................ XLVII Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions ................ XLVIII Committee on Subordinate Legislation ........................................ XLIX Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes L Committee on Empowerment of Women ....................................... 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 123 81 83 85 90 91 92 93 95 97 98 101 102 103 105 106 108

(vi) PAGES LI House Committee ......................................................................... LII Joint Committee on Offices of Profit ............................................. LIII Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament ..................................................................................... LIV Rules Committee ........................................................................... L Railway Convention Committee ................................................... V L Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development VI Scheme ......................................................................................... LVII Joint Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex 130 LVIII Committee on Ethics ..................................................................... LIX Joint Committee on Installation of Statues/Portraits of National Leaders and Parliamentarians in Parliament House Complex ........ (D) Statement showing tours undertaken by Committees/Sub-Committees LX Committee on Petitions ................................................................ LXI Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme ......................................................................................... 135 137 131 132 124 125 126 127 128 129

AT A GLANCE WORK DONE BY PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES (OTHER THAN FINANCIAL AND DEPARTMENTALLY RELATED STANDING COMMITTEES)
Sl. No. Name of Committee No. of Sittings Original Reports Action No. of Taken Study Reports Tours undertaken 5 6 Staff Strength Sanctioned Actual

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2 Business Advisory Committee (Table Office) Committee of Privileges Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House (Table Office) Committee on Government Assurances Committee on Papers Laid on the Table (CB-II) Committee on Petitions Committee on Private Members Bills and Resolutions (LB-II) Committee on Subordinate Legislation

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10. Committee on Empowerment of Women 11. General Purposes Committee (CB-I) 12. House Committee (MS Branch) 13 Joint Committee on Offices of Profit (CB-II)

14. Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament (MSA Branch) 15. Rules Committee (CB-I) 16. Committee to review the rate of dividend Payable by Railway undertaking to General Revenues (Railway Convention Committee) 17. Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme

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18. Joint Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex (GW Branch) 19. Committee on Ethics 20. Joint Committee on Installation of Statues/Portraits on National Leaders and Parliamentarians in Parliament House Complex (GW Branch) 21. Joint Committee on Maintenance of Heritage Character and Development of Parliament House Complex (GW Branch)

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PART I RESUME OF WORK DONE SECTION I STANDING COMMITTEES

CHAPTER I BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE I. Composition of Committee 1.1 The Business Advisory Committee for the year 2009-10 was constituted on 29 June, 2009 and continued in office during the period under review. 1.2 The Committee consists of not more than fifteen members including the Speaker who is the ex officio Chairman of the Committee. The Composition of the Committee is given in Appendix-I. II. Review of work done Sittings of the Committee 1.3 During the period under reference, the Committee held 16 sittings spread 7 hrs. 5 minutes. Statement showing the date of sittings of the Committee, the duration of the sittings and the number of members present is given in Appendix-XXII. 1.4 The Statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix-XLI. 1.5 Verbatim record of proceedings of the sittings of the Committee were maintained. III. Reports presented and Action Taken by the House (a) Original Reports 1.6 During 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 2010, the Business Advisory Committee presented the following Original Reports to the House: No. of Report 1 First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth Tenth Presented on 2 SECOND SESSION 03.07.2009 09.07.2009 16.07.2009 23.07.2009 30.07.2009 THIRD SESSION 23.11.2009 25.11.2009 04.12.2009 10.12.2009 16.12.2009 1 Adopted on 3 07.07.2009 10.07.2009 17.07.2009 24.07.2009 31.07.2009 24.11.2009 26.11.2009 07.12.2009 11.12.2009 17.12.2009

2 1 Eleventh Twelfth Thirteenth Fourteenth Fifteenth Sixteenth (b) Minutes of the Committee 1.7 The Minutes of sittings of the Business Advisory Committee relating to various Reports presented to the House were prepared and maintained along with the relevant Reports. IV. Secretariat 1.8 Business Advisory Committee (Table Office) constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 23 whereas the actual strength is 19. An Additional Secretary, an Additional Director, a Deputy Secretary and one Under Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch. 2 FOURTH SESSION 23.02.2010 08.03.2010 15.03.2010 16.04.2010 26.04.2010 05.05.2010 24.02.2010 09.03.2010 16.03.2010 16.04.2010 28.04.2010 06.05.2010 3

CHAPTER II COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES I. Constitution of Committee 2.1 The Committee of Privileges, which was constituted on 23.09.2009 continued in Office during the period under review. 2.2 The Committee consisted of 15 members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker appointed Shri P.C. Chacko, member of the Committee, as Chairman of the Committee. The Composition of the Committee is given in Appendix-II. II. Subjects selected for examination 2.3 The Committee does not take up matters for examination on their own. Matters are referred to the Committee either by the House under Rule 226 or by the Speaker under Rule 227 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. The Committee examined/is examining the following matters during the period: Sl. No. 1 Subject Consideration of background note on amending the procedure for dealing with complaints against members of the other House and calling them for depositions before this House or its Committees. Memorandum No. 1Question of privilege given notice of by Shri R.P.N. Singh, MP and Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways regarding his detention at district Raebareli, U.P. Consideration of. III. Constitution of Sub-Committees/Study Groups No Sub-Committees/Study Groups were constituted by the Committee. IV. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 2.4 During the period under report, the Committee held 05 sittings lasting for 5 hrs. and 30 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sittings of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix-XXIII. 2.5 (b) The statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix-XLII (c) Proceedings 2.6 Verbatim record of Proceedings of the sittings of the Committee at which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised 116 pages. 3

4 V. Reports presented (a) Original Reports 2.7 During the period under review, the Committee of Privileges have not presented any Report to the House. (b) Action Taken Reports 2.8 Not Required. (c) Laying of Minutes 2.9 Minutes of sittings of the Committee relating to various matters will be presented to the House along with the concerned Reports as and when the Reports are finalised and presented/laid in the House. VI. Secretariat 2.10 The Privileges Branch constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee, staff strength of the Branch sanctioned Nos. 7 whereas the actual strength is 8. One Additional Secretary, one Additional Director, one Deputy Secretary, one Under Secretary and one Legislative Officer remained in-charge of the Branch.

CHAPTER III COMMITTEE ON ABSENCE OF MEMBERS FROM THE SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE I. Composition of Committee 3.1 The Committee on Absence of Members from the sittings of the House for the year 2009-10 was constituted on 21st April, 2010 and continued in office during the period under review. 3.2 The Committee consisted of fifteen members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker appointed Dr. Baliram, member of the Committee, as the Chairman of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix-III. 3.3 The Committee considered 10 applications of members for leave of absence from the sittings of the House. II. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 3.4 During the period under report, the Committee held one sitting. Statement showing the date of sitting of the Committee, the duration of the sitting, the number of members present and the subject discussed is given in Appendix-XXIV. 3.5 The statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix XLIII. (b) Proceedings 3.6 As the Committee did not take evidence, proceedings were not recorded. The decisions of the Committee have been kept as record. III. Report presented (a) Original Report 3.7 During the period under review, the Committee on Absence of Members from the sittings of the House presented the following Original Report to the House: Sl.No. 1. Report First Report Subject Leave of Absence of 10 members Date of Presentation 3rd May, 2010

(b) Action Taken Report 3.8 The pleasure of the House as required under rule 327 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha was taken in respect of First Report of the Committee. 5

6 (c) Laying of Minutes 3.9 Minutes of the First sitting of the Committee were prepared and laid on the Table of the House. IV. Secretariat 3.10 The Secretariat of the Committee on Absence of Members from the sittings of the House consists of an Additional Secretary, Addl. Director, Deputy Secretary, Executive Officer and supporting staff of Lok Sabha Secretariat. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 23 whereas the actual strength is 19.

CHAPTER IV COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES I. Constitution of Committee 4.1 The Committee on Government Assurances for the year 2009-10 was constituted on 23 September, 2009 and continued in Office during the period under review. 4.2 The Committee consisted of 15 Members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker appointed Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Member of the Committee, as the Chairperson of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix-IV. II. Working of the Committee 4.3 Under Rule 323 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the Committee scrutine the assurances, promises, undertakings etc. given by Ministers from time to time on the floor of the House and report on: (a) The extent to which such assurances, promises, undertakings etc. have been implemented. (b) Where implemented, whether such implementation has taken place within the minimum time necessary for the purpose. III. Constitution of Sub-Committees/Study Groups 4.4 No Sub-Committees/Study Groups have been formed. IV. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 4.5 During the period under report, the Committee held 17 sittings lasting for 25 hrs. and 10 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sitting of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix-XXV. 4.6 The statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix-XLIV. (b) Proceedings 4.7 Verbatim record of Proceedings of the sittings of the Committee at which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised 250 pages (approx.). (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies 4.8 No visits for on-the-spot studies has been undertaken by the Committee so far.

8 V. Reports Presented (a) Original Reports 4.9 During the period under review the Committee on Government Assurances presented the following Original Reports to the House: Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Report First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Subject Request for dropping of assurances Request for dropping of assurances Request for dropping of assurances Request for dropping of assurances Pending assurances relating to Ministry of Communications & Information Technology Request for dropping of assurances Request for dropping of assurances Date of Presentation 16.12.2009 16.12.2009 16.12.2009 16.12.2009 05.05.2010 05.05.2010 05.05.2010

(b) Action Taken Reports 4.10 Conventionally no Action Taken Reports are drafted, since on us to fulfil a given assurance squarely lies with the concerned Deptt./Ministry. (c) Laying of Minutes 4.11 Minutes of sittings of the Committee relating to various Reports presented to the House were prepared and presented to the House alongwith the relevant Report. VI. Secretariat 4.12 The Committee on Government Assurances Branch constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 06 whereas the actual strength is 05. A Joint Secretary, a Director/Additional Director and Deputy Secretary remained in charge of the Branch.

CHAPTER V COMMITTEE ON PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE I. Constitution of Committee 5.1 The Committee on Papers Laid on the Table for the year 2009-10 was constituted on 23.09.2009 and continued in Office during the period under review. 5.2 The Committee consists of 15 members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker appointed Shri Harin Pathak, M.P. as the Chairman of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix-V. II. Cases taken up for examination 5.3 During the period under review, the Committee examined 813 papers pertaining to laying of the Annual Reports and Audited Accounts of various Organisations/ Institutions. Out of these the Committee took 7 cases for collecting further details from the Ministries concerned. III. Review of work done (a) Sitting of the Committee 5.4 During the period under report, the Committee held 8 sittings lasting for 7 hrs. and 25 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sittings of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix-XXVI. 5.5 The Statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Annexure-XLV. (b) Proceedings 5.6 Verbatim record of Proceedings of the sittings of the Committee, when evidences were taken have been kept on record. These comprised 39 pages. IV. Reports Presented (a) Original Reports 5.7 During the period under review, the Committee on Papers Laid on the Table presented the following Original Reports to the House: Sl. No. 1. Report 01 Subject 1. Delay in laying of the Annual Reports and Audited Accounts of Employees Provident Fund Organization, New Delhi; 2. Delay in laying of the Annual Reports and Audited Accounts of Kerala Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. Thiruvananthapuram. 9 Date of Presentation 22.04.2010

10 (b) Action Taken Reports 5.8 The following Action Taken Reports was presented to the House during the period under review: Sl. No. 1. Report 02 Subject Date of Presentation 23.04.2010

Action Taken by Government on the Recommendations/Observations made by the Committee on Papers Laid on the Table in their Eleventh & Thirteenth Reports (Fourteenth Lok Sabha) (c) Laying of Minutes

5.9 Minutes of sittings of the Committee relating to First Report presented to the House were prepared and presented to the House alongwith the said Report. V. Secretariat 5.10 Committee on Papers Laid on the Table (CB-II) Constitutes, the Secretariat of the Committee. One Deputy Secretary, an Additional Director and a Joint Secretary remained in charge of the Branch in addition to their other responsibilities. Staff Strength of the Branch sanctioned was 13 whereas the actual strength is 6.

CHAPTER VI COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS I. Constitution of Committee 6.1 The Committee on Petitions for the year 2009-10 was constituted on 23rd September, 2009 and it continued in office during the period under review. 6.2 The Committee consist of 15 members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker appointed Shri Anant Gangaram Geete, member of the Committee, as the Chairman of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix-VI II. Subjects selected for examination 6.3 The Committee consider the petitions presented to the House. During the aforesaid period, no petition was presented to the House. The Committee also consider the representations received by the Speaker/the Chairman of the Committee. During the period, under review the Committee received about 299 representations from individuals/groups/associations etc. out of which 71 representations were forwarded to the concerned Ministries/Departments for furnishing their comments. III. Review of Work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 6.4 During the period under report, the Committee held 14 sittings lasting for 13 hrs. and 30 minutes. A statement showing the dates of sittings of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of members present and the subjects discussed therein is given in Appendix-XXVII. 6.5 The Statement Showing the number of the sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix-XLVI. (b) Proceedings 6.6 Verbatim record of Proceedings of the sittings of the Committee, at which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised 186 pages. (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies 6.7 The Committee undertook an on-the-spot study tour from 7th to 10th June, 2010. The places visited by the Committee, date of visits and subjects examined are given in Appendix-LX. IV. Reports presented (a) Original Reports Nil (b) Action Taken Reports

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12 6.8 The following Action Taken Reports were presented to the House during the period under review: Sl. No. 1 1. Report No. 2 01 Chapter No. 3 (1) Subject 4 Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Forty Fifth Report on the representation from Smt. Suprabha requesting to Enquire into the irregularities in the allotment of Petrol Pumps located at Gannaur Railway Road, Sonepat, Haryana. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Forty Fifth Report on the representation from Dr. K.R. Chaudhary of Tehsil Etawa, Uttar Pradesh alleging about irregularities in award of dealership of IOCL at Etawa. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Forty Fifth Report on the representation from Smt. Premlata Arora of Bareilly and forwarded by Kunwar Sarvraj Singh, MP regarding delay in allotment of Petrol Pump under Defence quota by IOCL at Bareilly. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Forty Sixth Report on the petition requesting to given benefits to casual workmen employed by the HAL, Nasik Division, Ozar, Nasik at par with workmen employed in Hyderabad Division. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Forty Eighth Report on the representation 16.03.2010 Date of presentation 5 16.03.2010

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13 1 2 3 4 signed by Shri Shail K. Ojha, Editor, Science Patron, regarding loss of revenue to the Government as a result of Advertisement Policy of Central Warehousing Corporation. 3. 03 (1) Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Forty Seventh Report on the representation regarding expansion of Dabolim Airport in Goa. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Seventeenth Report on the representation regarding relief to 1989 riot victims of Bhagalpur. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Thirty Eighth Report on the representation regarding system of procurement of Rails by Indian Railways from only one supplier. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Forty Second Report on the representation of Shri Rajendra Singh Yadav of Jaunpur, UP regarding irregularities committed by oil companies in allotment of petrol/diesel pumps. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Twentieth Report on the representation from Shri Nandan Prasad and other agents of Danapur Office of LIC regarding grabbing of LIC money through fraudulent diversion of commission to outstation branch of Life 16.05.2010 16.03.2010 16.03.2010 5

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14 1 2 3 4 Insurance Corporation of India, Danapur Branch Office under Patna Divisional Office, Patna, Bihar. (2) Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Thirtieth Report on the representation regarding resitement of petrol pump of M/s. Taneja Service Station from Jhilmil Industrial Area, G.T. Road, Shahdara, Delhi. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Thirty Fourth Report on the petition requesting for payment of pay revision arrears for the period from 01.01.1992 to 31.12.1998 to VRS employees of Instrumentation Limited, Kota, Rajasthan. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Committee on Petitions (14th Lok Sabha) in their Forty Fourth Report on the representation of Shri A.D. Nagendrappa, President, HMT SC/ST Ex-Employees Welfare Association, Bangalore regarding payment of salary arrears. 6.05.2010 5

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(c) Laying of Minutes 6.9 Minutes of sittings of the Committee relating to various Reports presented to the House were prepared and presented to the House alongwith the relevant Report. V. Secretariat 6.10 The Committee on Petitions Branch constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 8 whereas the acutal strength is 5. An Additional Secretary, a Joint Secretary, a Director/Additional Director, Deputy Secretary and one Under Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch.

CHAPTER VII COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS I. Composition of the Committee 7.1 The Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions was constituted on 23 September, 2009 and continued in office during the period under review. 7.2 The Committee consists of fifteen members including the Deputy Speaker who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix-VII. II. Review of work done Sittings of the Committee 7.3 During the period under review, the Committee held six sittings lasting for four hours. A statement showing the dates of sittings of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings and the number of Members present is given in Appendix-XXVIII. 7.4 The statement showing the number of sittings attended by each member is given in Appendix-XLVII. III. Reports presented (a) Reports 7.5 During the period under review, the Committee presented the following Reports to the House: No. of Reports Presented on THIRD SESSION First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth 25.11.2009 2.12.2009 9.12.2009 16.12.2009 FOURTH SESSION 4.3.2010 20.4.2010 5.3.2010 21.4.2010 4.12.2009 4.12.2009 11.12.2009 18.12.2009 Adopted on

The reports, after presentation to the House, were adopted by the House on dates as mentioned above. 15

16 (b) Laying of Minutes 7.6 Minutes of sittings of the Committee relating to First to Fourth Reports were laid on the Table of the House on 18 December, 2009. Minutes of the sittings of the Committee relating to Fifth and Sixth Reports are yet to be laid on the Table of the House. IV. Summary of Recommendations 7.7 (i) The Committee examined sixteen Constitution (Amendment) Bills and recommended that the members sponsoring fourteen Bills be permitted to move for leave to introduce their Bills. In the case of two Bills, namely, the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2009 (Amendment of article 371-I) and the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2009 (Insertion of new article 75A), given notices of by Sarvashri Shripad Yesso Naik and L. Rajagopal, M.P.s, respectively, the Committee recommended that the members might not be permitted to move for leave to introduce their Bills. (ii) The Committee recommended classification and allocation of time to eighty-six Bills. Out of these, the Committee classified forty four Bills in category 'A' and the remaining forty two Bills in category 'B'. (iii) The Committee also re-considered the classification of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2009 (Amendment of the Eighth Schedule) on the request of Shri Arjun Meghwal, the member-in-charge of the Bill. (iv) The Committee recommended allocation of time to nine resolutions. V. Secretariat 7.8 Legislative Branch-II constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. An Additional Secretary, a Director, an Additional Director and an Under Secretary supervise the work of the Branch. Sanctioned staff strength of the Branch is 7 whereas the actual strength is 6.

CHAPTER VIII COMMITTEE ON SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION I. Composition of Committee 8.1 The Committee on Subordinate Legislation for the year 2009-2010 was reconstituted on 23 September, 2009 and continued in office during the period under review. 8.2 The Committee consisted of 15 Members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker appointed Shri P. Karunakaran, member of the Committee, as the Chairman of the Committee. The composition of the Committee (2009-2010) is given in Appendix-VIII. II. Subject Discussed 8.3 The Committee considered 16 Memoranda based on the points arising out of examination of various statutory orders and the replies of the concerned Ministries/ Departments thereon, during the period from 1 June, 2009 to 31 May, 2010. III. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 8.4 During the period under report, the Committee held six sittings lasting for 4 hrs. and 45 mins. Statement showing the dates on which sittings of the Committee were held, the duration of each of the sitting, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix-XXIX. 8.5 The statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix-XLVIII. (b) Proceedings 8.6 Nil (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies 8.7 Nil IV. Reports Presented (a) Original Reports 8.8 During the period, the Committee on Subordinate Legislation presented the following original Reports to the House: Report 2nd Subject I. Use of vague expression in the Department of Science and Technology, Junior Analyst (Technical) Group 'B' Post, Recruitment Rules, 2008 (GSR 184 of 2008). 17 Date of Presentation 11.3.2010

18 Report Subject II. The Pet Food Products of Animal Origin (Import into India) Order, 2008 (SO 1086-E of 2008)Non-laying of Order on the Table of the House. III. The Prevention of Food Adulteration (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2006 (GSR 207-E of 2006). 3rd I. The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (Salaries and Allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of service of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members) Amendment Rules, 2007 (GSR 623-E of 2007). II. The Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Rules, 2008 (GSR 571-E of 2008). III. Shortcomings in the Credit Information Companies (Regulation) (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2008 (SO 201 of 2008). 4th I. Infirmities in the Law Officers (Conditions of Service) Amendment Rules, 2008 (GSR 568-E of 2008). II. Delay in final publication and vagueness in the Drug and Cosmetics (First Amendment) Rules, 2008 (GSR 512-E of 2008). III. The Competition Commission of India (Return on Measures for the promotion of Competition Advocacy, Awareness and Training on Competition issues) Rules, 2008 (GSR 727-E of 2008). 5th I. Infirmities in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Office of the Development Commissioner (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), Group 'A' Gazetted Posts (Electronics and Electrical Disciplines) Recruitment Rules, 2008 (GSR 185 of 2008). II. The Civilians in Defence Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 (SRO 21-E of 2008). III. Infirmity in the Ministry of Urban Development Joint Adviser (Public Health and Environmental Engineering) Recruitment Rules, 2008 (GSR 530-E of 2008). 27.4.2010 16.3.2010 16.3.2010 Date of Presentation

19 (b) Action Taken Reports 8.9 During the period, the Committee on subordinate Legislation presented the following Action Taken Report to the House: Report 1st Subject Action Taken Report of the Committee on the recommendations/observation contained in Twenty Fourth Report (2008-2009) (Fourteenth Lok Sabha). Date of Presentation 11.3.2010

(c) Laying of Minutes 8.10 Minutes of the sittings of the Committee relating to the aforesaid Reports were prepared and presented to the House alongwith the relevant Reports. V. Secretariat 8.11 The Committee on Subordinate Legislation Branch constitute the Secretariat of the Committee. Staff Strength of the Branch sanctioned was 9 whereas the actual strength is 9. A Joint Secretary, a Director, an Additional Director and a Deputy Secretary remained incharge of the Branch.

CHAPTER IX COMMITTEE ON THE WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES I. Constitution of Committee 9.1 The Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for the year 2009-2010 was constituted on 6th August, 2009 and continued in Office till 30th April, 2010 during the period under review. The Committee for the year 2010-2011 has been reconstituted on 1st May, 2010. 9.2 The Committee consist of 20 members of Lok Sabha and 10 members of Rajya Sabha. The Speaker appointed Shri Gobinda Chandra Naskar, member of the Committee as the Chairman of the Committee for the year 2009-2010 and also for the year 2010-2011. The composition of the Committee for the year (2009-2010) and (20102011) are given in Appendices IXA and IXB respectively. II. Subjects selected for examination 9.3 The Committee selected the following subjects for examination during the year 2009-2010: Sl. No. 1 1. 2. Ministry/Department 2 Tribal Affairs Railways (Railway Board) Social Justice and Empowerment Tribal Affairs Petroleum and Natural Gas Food and Consumer Affairs Petroleum and Natural Gas Subjects 3 Examination of programmes for the development of Primitive Tribal Groups. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in South Western Railway. Working of Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP). Working of Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP). Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in allotment of Gas and Petrol Agencies. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Food Corporation of India (FCI). Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). 20

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21 1 8. 2 Finance, Department of Financial Services (Banking Division) Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (Department of Heavy Industries) Civil Aviation Rural Development 3 Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Punjab and Sind Bank and credit facilities provided by the Bank to them. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Air India. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) with particular reference to the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Working of Sixth Scheduled Areas in North East States.

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9.3A The Committee selected the following subjects for examination during the year 2010-2011: Sl. No. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Ministry/Department 2 Tribal Affairs Social Justice and Empowerment Tribal Affairs Finance, Department of Financial Services (Banking Division) Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (Department of Heavy Industries) Civil Aviation Urban Development Subjects 3 Examination of programmes for the development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. Working of Scheduled Castes Sub Plan (SCSP). Working of Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP). Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Punjab and Sind Bank and credit facilities provided by the Bank to them. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in NACIL. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with particular reference to the welfare of SCs and STs.

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22 1 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 2 Tribal Affairs Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Labour and Employment Urban Development Deptt. of Personnel and Training Finance, Department of Financial Services (Banking Division) Social Justice and Empowerment and Tribal Affairs 3 Working of Sixth Scheduled Areas in North East States. Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small EnterprisesIts reach to SC/ST Entrepreneurs. Implementation of Schemes for Beedi Workers with particular reference to SCs and STs. Review of various Central Housing Schemes for SCs and STs. Review of representation of SCs/STs in the senior positions of Government of India. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in State Bank of India and credit facilities provided by the Bank to them. Review of Implementation of "The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989" including atrocities committed against tribals in violation of "The Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006".

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9.4 The Committee also received 561 representations from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Employees Welfare Associations and also from individuals for examination. III. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 9.5 During the period under report, the Committee held 17 sittings lasting for 24 hrs. and 35 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sitting of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix XXX. 9.6 The statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix XLIX A and B. (b) Proceedings 9.7 Verbatim record of proceedings of the sittings of the Committee in which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised 207 pages.

23 (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies 9.8 The Committee did not undertake any on-the-spot study tour to examine representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in various organisations as well as their socio-economic development in States during the period under review. IV. Reports presented (a) Original Reports 9.9 During 2009-2010, the Committee presented the following Original Reports to the House: Sl. No. 1. Report First Subject Reservation for and Employment of SCs and STs in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). Reservation for and Employment of SCs and STs in Food Corporation of India (FCI). Reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in allotment of Gas and Petrol Agencies. Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in South Western Railway (SWR). Date of Presentation 25.11.2009

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(b) Action Taken Reports 9.10 The following Action Taken Reports were presented to the House during the period under review: Sl. No. 1 1. Report 2 Second Subject 3 Action taken by the Government on the 29th Report (Fourteenth Lok Sabha) on the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training)Situation arising out of employment secured on the basis of false caste certificates. Action taken by the Government on the 24th Report (Fourteenth Lok Sabha) on Ministry of Human Resource Development regarding "Reservation for and Employment of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Date of Presentation 4 30.11.2009

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24 1 2 3 Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Kendriya Vidyalayas, and in Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas". 3. Seventh Action Taken by the Government on the 36th Report (Fourteenth Lok Sabha) on Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment regarding "National Commission for the Scheduled Castesits mandate and achievementsa review of its organization and working". 22.04.2010 4

9.11 Apart from the above, three Final Action Taken Statements of the Committee were also laid in both the Houses of Parliament. (c) Laying of Minutes 9.12 Minutes of sittings of the Committee relating to various Reports presented to the House were prepared and presented to the House alongwith the relevant Reports. V. Secretariat 9.13 The SCTC Branch constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. A Joint Secretary, a Director, an Additional Director, a Deputy Secretary, an Under Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch in addition to their other responsibilities. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 12 whereas the actual strength is 9.

CHAPTER X COMMITTEE ON EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN I. Constitution of Committee 10.1 The Committee on Empowerment of Women for the year 2009-2010 was constituted on 23rd September, 2009 and continued in office during the period under review. 10.2 The Committee consisted of 20 members of Lok Sabha and 10 members of Rajya Sabha. The Speaker appointed Smt. Chandresh Kumari, Member of the Committee, as the Chairperson of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix X. II. Subjects selected for examination 10.3 The Committee selected the following subjects for examination during 2009-2010: Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ministry/Department Ministry of Panchayati Raj Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Ministry of Rural Development Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (i) Ministry of Home Affairs (ii) Ministry of Defence Ministry of Women and Child Development National Commission for Women Subjects Empowerment of Women through Panchayati Raj Institutions. Women Victims of HIV/AIDS. NREGA and Empowerment of Women in Rural Areas. Working Conditions of ASHAs. Women in Paramilitary and Armed Forces. Working Conditions of Anganwadi Workers. Working of National Commission for Women and State Commissions for Women. Rights of Deserted Women Empowering Mothers of Differently Abled Children

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26 III. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 10.5 During the period under review, the Committee held sixteen sittings lasting for 22 hours 15 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sittings of the Committee, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix XXXI. 10.6 The Statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix L. (b) Proceedings 10.7 Verbatim record of proceedings of the sittings of the Committee at which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised 152 pages. (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies 10.8 The Committee did not undertake any on-the-spot study tour during the period under review. IV. Reports presented (a) Original Reports 10.9 During the period under review, the Committee presented the following Original Report to the House: Sl. No. 1. Report Third Subject Empowerment of Women through Panchayati Raj Institutions. Date of Presentation 04.05.2010

(b) Action Taken Reports 10.10 The following Action Taken Reports were presented to the House during the period under review: Sl. No. 1. Report First Subject Action taken by the Government on the recommendations contained in the 20th Report (14th Lok Sabha) on the subject 'Credit Facilities for Women by Public Sector Banks and NABARD'. Action taken by the Government on the recommendations contained in the 22nd Report (14th Lok Sabha) on the subject 'Working Conditions of Women in Prasar Bharati'. Date of Presentation 15.12.2009

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27 (c) Laying of Minutes 10.11 Minutes of sittings of the Committee relating to various Reports presented to the House were prepared and presented to the House alongwith the relevant Reports. V. Secretariat 10.12 The Empowerment of Women Committee Branch constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. An Additional Secretary, a Director, a Deputy Secretary and one Under Secretary are in-charge of the Branch. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 7 whereas the actual strength is 4.

CHAPTER XI GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE I. Constitution of the Committee 11.1 The General Purposes Committee, which was reconstituted on 19 October, 2009 continued in office with changes in the composition as required from time to time, under the rules relating to constitution of the Committee as given in Appendix II of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, during the period under review. 11.2 The Speaker is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in the Appendix XI. II. Review of work done Sittings of the Committee 11.3 During the period under report, no sitting of the Committee was held. III. Secretariat 11.4 General Purposes Committee (CB-I) constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. The sanctioned staff strength of the Branch is 9, whereas the actual strength is 8. A Joint Secretary, a Director, an Additional Director and a Deputy Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch.

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CHAPTER XII HOUSE COMMITTEE I. Constitution of Committee 12.1 The House Committee for the year 2009-2010 was constituted on 9.6.2009 and continued in office during the period under review. 12.2 The Committee consisted of 12 Members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker appointed Shri Jai Prakash Agarwal member of the Committee as the Chairman of House Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix XII. II. Subjects selected for examinationN.A. III. Bills referredN.A. IV. Constitution of Sub-committees/Study Groups 12.3 No Sub-committee/Study Group was constituted during the period under review. V. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 12.4 During the period under report, the Committee held 6 sittings lasting 7 hrs. and 30 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sittings of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix XXXII. 12.5 The statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix LI. (b) Proceedings 12.6 Verbatim record of proceedings of the sittings of the Committee was maintained. These comprised 115 pages. VI. Secretariat 12.7 House Committee (M.S. Branch) provided secretarial assistance to the Committee. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 11 and the actual strength was also 11. A Joint Secretary, a Director and a Dy. Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch.

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CHAPTER XIII JOINT COMMITTEE ON OFFICES OF PROFIT I. Composition of the Committee 13.1 The Joint Committee on Offices of Profit was constituted for the duration of Fifteenth Lok Sabha on 1 December 2010 on a motion adopted by Lok Sabha on 27 July, 2009 and concurred in by Rajya Sabha on 31 July, 2009. 13.2 The Committee consists of 15 members (10 members of Lok Sabha and 5 members from Rajya Sabha). The Speaker appointed Shri Rewati Raman Singh, as the Chairman of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given at Appendix XIII. II. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 13.3 During the period under report, the Committee held 5 sittings lasting for 4 hrs. and 45 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sittings of the Committee. The duration of the sitttings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given at Appendix XXXIII. 13.4 The statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix LII. (b) Proceedings 13.5 Verbatim record of proceedings of the sittings of the Committee, when evidence was taken has been kept on record. This comprises 12 pages. (c) Study Visit 13.6 The Committee did not undertake any study visit during the said period. 13.7 Study Tour Bills relating to study visit of the Committee to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram from 4 to 6 August, 2008 have been processed. Bills relating to Members sent to MSA. The Bills relating to officials/staffs are under process. III. Reports presented 13.8 The Committee did not present/lay any report in Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha respectively. IV. Secretariat 13.9 Joint Committee on Offices of Profit (CB-II) constitutes, the Secretariat of the Committee. One Deputy Secretary, an Additional Director and a Joint Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch in addition to their other responsibilities. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 13 whereas the actual strength is 6. 30

CHAPTER XIV JOINT COMMITTEE ON SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT I. Constitution of Committee 14.1 The Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament is constituted under the provisions of section 9 of the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954. The Committee consist of five members of Rajya Sabha nominated by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha and ten members of Lok Sabha appointed by the Speaker, Lok Sabha. The members of the Joint Committee hold office for a period of one year from the date of their nomination. 14.2 The Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament was constituted on 23rd September, 2009 and continued in Office during the period under report. As per Section 9(2) of the Salaries, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, the Joint Committee elect their Chairman. Accordingly, the Joint Committee at their sitting held on 5th November, 2009 elected Dr. Charan Das Mahant, Member of the Joint Committee, as the Chairman. The composition of the Joint Committee is given in Appendix XIV. II. Subjects selected for examination 14.3 The Joint Committee do not select any subject for examination. The requests/ representations/suggestions of Members of Parliament and former Members of Parliament are considered by the Joint Committee and the recommendations of the Joint Committee are forwarded to the Government for their consideration. III. Constitution of Sub-committee/Study Groups 14.4 During the period under report, no Sub-committee was appointed by the Joint Committee. IV. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Joint Committee 14.5 During the period under report, the Joint Committee held seven sittings lasting for 8 hours and 5 minutes. Statement showing the data of sittings held, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed by the Joint Committee are given in Appendix XXXIV. 14.6 The statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix LIII. (b) Proceedings 14.7 Verbatim record of proceedings of the sittings of the Joint Committee has been maintained. This comprises of 48 pages. 31

32 (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies 14.8 During the period under review, the Joint Committee did not undertake on-the-spot study visit. V. Reports presented (a) Original Reports 14.9 The Joint Committee do not present any report to the House. The Joint Committee, however, presented the following Report to the Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha and Hon'ble Speaker, Lok Sabha: Sl. No. 1. Report Report of the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament (2010) Subject Enhancement of Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament Date of Presentation 5th May, 2010

(b) Laying of Minutes 14.10 The minutes of the Joint Committee are not laid on the Table of the House. Minutes of the sittings of the Joint Committee were prepared and after approval of the Chairman of the Joint Committee, the same were forwarded to the Government of India (Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs) for information and further necessary action at their part. VI. Secretariat 14.11 Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of MP (MSA Branch) constitute the Secretariat of the Joint Committee. The Joint Secretary, Director, Additional Director and Deputy Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 19 whereas the actual strength is 16.

CHAPTER XV RULES COMMITTEE I. Constitution of the Committee 15.1 The Rules Committee, which was reconstituted on 23 September, 2009 continued in Office during the period under review. 15.2 The Committee consists of 15 members including the Speaker who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix XV. II. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 15.3 During the period under report, the Committee held one sitting lasting for 1 hr. and 40 minutes. Statement showing the date of sitting of the Committee held, duration of the sitting, the number of Members present and the subject discussed is given in Appendix XXXV. 15.4 The Statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix LIV. (b) Proceedings 15.5 Verbatim record of Proceedings of the sittings of the Committee was taken and maintained. These comprised 32 pages. III. Reports presented (a) Original Report 15.6 The Committee presented one report to the House on 9 March, 2010. (b) Laying of Minutes 15.7 The Minutes of sitting of the Committee were presented along with the report. IV. Secretariat 15.8 Rules Committee (CB-I) constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. The sanctioned staff strength of the Branch is 9, whereas the actual strength is 8. A Joint Secretary, a Director, an Additional Director and a Deputy Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch.

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CHAPTER XVI COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE RATE OF DIVIDEND PAYABLE BY RAILWAY UNDERTAKING TO GENERAL REVENUE RAILWAY CONVENTION COMMITTEE I. Constitution of Committee 16.1 Railway Convention Committee (2010) was constituted on 15th March, 2010 and continued in Office during the remaining period under review. The tenure of Railway Convention Committee (2004) had come to an end on 18th May, 2009 i.e. on dissolution of 14th Lok Sabha. 16.2 The Committee consists of 12 members of Lok Sabha and 6 members of Rajya Sabha. The Speaker appointed Shri Arjun Charan Sethi member of the Committee, as the Chairman of the Committee. The Composition of the Committee as on 1st June, 2010 is given in Appendix XVI. II. Subjects selected for examination 16.3 As the Committee was in existence first two and half months during the period under review no subjects other than the 'payment of dividend' was selected for examination. III. Constitution of Sub-Committees/Study Groups 16.4 No Sub-Committees/Study Groups were constituted by Railway Convention Committee. IV. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 16.5 During the period under report, the Committee held 2 sittings lasting for 2 hrs. and 50 minutes. Statements showing the dates of sitting of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects disscussed is given in Appendix XXXVI. 16.6 Statement showing the number of sittings attended by each Member is given in Appendix LV. (b) Proceedings 16.7 Verbatim record of Proceedings of the sittings of the Committee at which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised 31 pages. (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies 16.8 During the period under review, the Committee did not undertake any tour. 37

38 V. Reports presented (a) Original Reports 16.9 During the period under review (1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 2010). No Report of the Committee was presented to the House. (b) Action Taken Reports 16.10 No Action Taken Report was presented to the House during the period under review. (c) Laying of Minutes 16.11 NIL. VI. Secretariat 16.12 Railway Convention Committee Branch constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. A Joint Secretary, a Director and a Deputy Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch in addition to their other assignments. Staff Strength of the Branch sanctioned was 06 whereas the actual strength is 04.

CHAPTER XVII COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (LOK SABHA) I. Constitution of the Committee 17.1 The Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), Lok Sabha for the year 2009-10 was constituted on 7 October, 2009 and continued in Office during the period under review. 17.2 The Committee consists of 24 Members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker appointed Shri A.K.S. Vijayan, Member of the Committee as the Chairman of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix XVII. II. Subjects Selected for Examination 17.3 The Committee selected the following subjects for examination during the year 2009-10. S.No. 1. Ministry/Deptt. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation -doSubject Effective monitoring of the MPLAD Scheme to avoid delays in execution of MPLADS works. Awareness in the Implementing Agencies about the importance of the Scheme through Training Programmes, Seminars, Symposia, Workshops, etc. Development of SC/ST areas through MPLADS funds.

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17.4 The Committee also received 14 representations for examination. III. Constitution of Sub-committees/Study Groups 17.5 No Sub-committees/Study Groups were constituted. IV. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 17.6 During the period under review, the Committee held 07 sittings lasting for 08 hours and 15 minutes. A Statement showing the dates of sitting of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix XXXVII. 17.7 The Statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix LVI. 39

40 (b) Proceedings 17.8 Verbatim record of the proceedings of the sittings of the Committee at which evidence was taken has been maintained. These comprises 90 pages. (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies 17.9 The Committee constituted study groups to make on-the-spot study of local offices, institutions, projects etc. concerned with the subjects under examination. The Composition of Study Group which undertook tour, the places visited and date of visits is given in Appendix LXI. V. Reports presented (a) Original Reports 17.10 During the year 2009-10 the Committee on MPLADS presented the following Original Report to the House: Sl. No. 1. Report Nil Subject Date of Presentation

(b) Action Taken Report 17.11 The following Action Taken Report was presented to the House during the period under review: Sl. No. 1. Report 1st Report Subject Action Taken by the Government on the recommendations contained in the Fifteenth Report of Committee on MPLADS (14th Lok Sabha) on MPLAD SchemeA Review Date of Presentation 24.02.2010

(c) Laying of Minutes 17.12 The minutes of the sitting of the Committee relating to First Report presented to the House were prepared and presented to the House alongwith the 1st Report (15th Lok Sabha) of the Committee. VI. Secretariat 17.13 The Committee on MPLADS Branch constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. An Additional Secretary, one Joint Secretary, one Director, one Under Secretary and two Committee Officers remained in-charge of the Branch. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 06 and the actual strength is 06.

CHAPTER XVIII JOINT COMMITTEE ON FOOD MANAGEMENT IN PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX I. Constitution of Committee 18.1 The Joint Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex for the year 2009-2010 was constituted on 15th October, 2009 and continued in Office during the period under review. 18.2 The Committee consisted of 10 members of Lok Sabha and 5 members of Rajya Sabha. The Speaker appointed Prof. Ranjan Prasad Yadav member of the Committee, as the Chairman of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix XVIII. II. Subjects selected for examination 18.3 The Committee selected for examination the following subject: Sl. No. Ministry/Department NIL OR 18.4 The following petitions presented to the House were referred to the Committee: Sl. No. Name of members who presented NIL 18.5 The Committee also received NIL number of representations for examination. III. Bills referred 18.6 The following Bill(s) was/were referred to the Joint/Select Committee on Food Management in PHC for examination and report. NIL IV. Constitution of Sub-Committee/Study Groups 18.7 The following Sub-Committees/Study Groups were constituted to facilitate the examination of the various subjects: Sub-committee I (Subjects) Sub-committee II (Subjects) Sub-committee III (Subjects) Subject Date of presentation Subject

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42 V. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 18.8 During the period under report, the Committee held 3 sittings lasting for 2 hours and 35 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sitting of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix XXXVIII. 18.9 The Statement showing number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix LVII. (b) Proceedings 18.10 Verbatim record of proceedings of the sittings of the Committee at which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised 13 pages. (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies VI. Report presented (a) Original Reports 18.12 During the period under review the Joint Committee on Food Management in PHC presented the following Original Reports to the House: Sl. No. Report Subject NIL (b) Action Taken Reports 18.13 The following Action Taken Reports were presented to the House during the period under review: Sl. No. Report Subject NIL (c) Laying of Minutes 18.14 Minutes of the sittings of the Committee relating to various reports presented to the House were prepared and presented to the House alongwith the relevant report. NIL VII. Secretariat 18.15 Joint Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex (General Works Branch) constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. A Joint Secretary, a Director and Deputy Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch. Staff Strength of the Branch sanctioned was 14 whereas the actual strength is 11. Date of presentation Date of presentation

CHAPTER XIX COMMITTEE ON ETHICS I. Constitution of Committee 19.1 The Committee on Ethics, which was constituted on 7.10.2009 continued in Office during the period under review. 19.2 The Committee consisted of 15 members of Lok Sabha. The Speaker appointed Shri Manikrao Hodlya Gavit, member of the Committee, as Chairman of the Committee. The Composition of the Committee is given in Appendix XIX. II. Subjects selected for examination 19.3 The functions and procedure to be followed by the Committee has been laid out in the Bulletin-II No. 611 dated 8.10.2009. The Committee may take up any matter referred to them either by the Speaker or by the House in regard to unethical conduct of member or complaint connected with parliamentary conduct of a member. The Committee may also suo motu take up for consideration and investigation matters relating to unethical conduct by members wherever felt necessary and make such recommendations as it may deem fit. The Committee examined/is examining the following matters during the period: Sl. No. 1. Subject Memorandum No. 1 & 2 : Incorporation in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha of the rules regarding constitution of Committee on Ethics, its functions and procedure to be followed by the Committee and procedure for making ethics complaints. Memorandum No. 3 : Application from Delhi Police, Crime Branch, New Delhi seeking sanction for prosecution against Shri Rajaram Pal, MP u/s 19(1) (c) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in pursuance of offence committed under sections 7/8/12/13(1)(D) of the Act. III. Constitution of Sub-Committees/Study Groups 19.4 No Sub-Committees/Study Groups were constituted by the Committee. IV. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 19.5 During the period under report, the Committee held 05 sittings lasting for 2 hrs. and 47 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sittings of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix XXXIX. 43

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44 19.6 The Statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each member is given in Appendix LVIII. (b) Proceedings 19.7 Verbatim record of Proceedings of the sittings of the Committee at which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised 39 pages. V. Reports presented (a) Original Reports 19.8 During the period under review, the Committee on Ethics have not presented any Report to the House. (b) Laying of Minutes 19.9 Minutes of sittings of the Committee relating to various matters will be presented to the House alongwith the concerned Reports as and when the Reports are finalised and presented/laid in the House. VI. Secretariat 19.10 Privileges & Ethics Branch constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. One Additional Secretary, one Additional Director, one Deputy Secretary, one Under Secretary and one Legislative Officer remained in-charge of the Branch. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 7 whereas the actual strength is 8.

CHAPTER XX JOINT COMMITTEE ON INSTALLATION OF PORTRAITS/STATUES OF NATIONAL LEADERS AND PARLIAMENTARIANS IN PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX I. Constitution of Committee 20.1 The Joint Committee on Installation of Portraits/Statues of National Leaders and Parliamentarians in Parliament House Complex was constituted on 4th August, 2009 and continued in Office during the period under review. 20.2 The Committee consisted of 8 members of Lok Sabha and 4 members of Rajya Sabha. The Speaker is the Chairman of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix XX. II. Subjects selected for examination 20.3 The Committee selected for examination the following subjects: Sl. No. Ministry/Deptt. NIL OR 20.4 The following petitions presented to the House were referred to the Committee: Sl.No. Name of members who presented Subject NIL Date of presentation Subject -

20.5 The Committee also received Nil number of representations for examination. III. Bills Referred 20.6 The following Bill(s) was/were referred to the Joint/Select Committee for examination and report. NIL IV. Constitution of Sub-committees/Study Groups 20.7 The following Sub-committees/Study Groups were constituted to facilitate the examination of the various subject: Sub-committee I (Subjects) Sub-committee II (Subjects) Sub-committee III (Subjects)

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46 V. Review of work done (a) Sitting of the Committee 20.8 During the period under report, the Committee held one sitting lasting for 50 minutes. Statement showing the dates of sitting of the Committee held, the duration of the sitting, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed is given in Appendix XL. 20.9 The statement showing the number of sittings of the Committee attended by each Member is given in Appendix LIX. (b) Proceedings 20.10 Verbatim record of Proceedings of the sittings of the Committee, at which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised NIL pages. (c) Visits for on-the-spot studies Nil

VI. Reports presented (a) Original Reports (b) Action Taken Reports (c) Laying of Minutes NIL NIL NIL

VII. Secretariat 20.11 Joint Committee on Installation of Statues/Portraits on National Leaders and Parliamentarians in PH Complex (General Works Branch) constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. A Joint Secretary, a Director and a Deputy Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch. Staff strength of the Branch sanctioned was 14 whereas the actual strength is 11.

CHAPTER XXI JOINT COMMITTEE ON MAINTENANCE OF HERITAGE CHARACTER AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX I. Constitution of Committee 21.1 The Joint Committee on Maintenance of Heritage Character and Development of Parliament House Complex for the entire tenure of 15th Lok Sabha was constituted on 15th December, 2009 and continued in Office during the period under review. 21.2 The Committee consisted of 14 members (3 Ex-officio members, 7 members of Lok Sabha, 3 members of Rajya Sabha and one special invitee). Hon'ble Speaker is the Chairperson of the Committee. The composition of the Committee is given in Appendix XXI. II. Subjects selected for examination III. Bills referred Nil Nil

IV. Constitution of Sub-committee/Study Groups 21.3 The following Sub-committees/Study Groups were constituted to facilitate the examination of the various subjects: Sub-committee I (Subjects) Sub-committee II (Subjects) Sub-committee III (Subjects)

Nil

V. Review of work done (a) Sittings of the Committee 21.4 During the period under report, the Committee held Nil sittings. (b) Sittings of Sub-committees/Study Groups 21.5 During the period under review no sittings of Sub-committee was held. (c) Proceedings 21.6 Verbatim record of proceedings of the sittings of the Committee, at which evidence was taken, was maintained. These comprised Nil pages. (d) Visits for on-the-spot studies Nil

VI. Report Presented (a) Original Reports (b) Action Taken Reports (c) Laying of Minutes 47 Nil Nil Nil

48 VII. Secretariat 21.7 Joint Committee on Maintenance of Heritage Character and Development of Parliament House Complex (General Works Branch) constitutes the Secretariat of the Committee. A Joint Secretary, a Director and Deputy Secretary remained in-charge of the Branch. Staff Strength of the Branch sanctioned was 14 whereas the actual strength is 11.

PART II APPENDICES (A) COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEES/ SUB-COMMITTEES

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APPENDIX I (vide Para 1.2) BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Smt. Meira Kumar Chairperson MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. *13. 14. 15. Shri Basudeb Acharia Shri T.R. Baalu Shri Ramesh Bais Shri Sudip Bandyopadhyay Shri Dara Singh Chauhan Shri Ram Sundar Das Shri V. Kishore Chandra S. Deo Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar Shri Ananth Kumar Shri Shailendra Kumar Shri Pranab Mukherjee Shri Gopinath Munde Dr. Thockchom Meinya Dr. Girija Vyas

At the time of constitution of the Committee, the Speaker also nominated following members as special invitees to the sittings of the Business Advisory Committee: SPECIAL INVITEES (As on 31.05.2010) 1. Shri Kariya Munda 2. Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal 3. Shri Prithviraj Chavan 4. Shri V. Narayanasamy Hon'ble Deputy Speaker Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Ministers of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

* Nominated vice Smt. Sushma Swaraj who resigned from the Committee vide L.S. Bulletin Part-II dated 27th January, 2010.

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APPENDIX II (vide Para 2.2) COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES* Shri P.C. Chacko Chairman MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Hansraj G. Ahir Shri Ananth Kumar Dr. Baliram Shri Kalyan Banerjee Shri Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain Dr. Manda Jagannath Shri Shailendra Kumar Shri Sanjay Nirupam Shri A. Sampath Shri S. Semmalai Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh Dr. Girija Vyas

*Constituted on 23rd September, 2009 vide Bulletin Part-II, Para No. 578.

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APPENDIX III (vide Para 3.2) PERSONNEL OF THE COMMITTEE ON ABSENCE OF MEMBERS FROM THE SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE (Constituted on 21st April, 2010) Dr. Baliram Chairman MEMBERS 2. Dr. Rattan Singh Ajnala 3. Shri Jaywant Gangaram Awale 4. Shri Thangso Baite 5. Smt. Susmita Bauri 6. Smt. Bijoya Chakravarty 7. Shri Prahlad Joshi 8. Shri Mithilesh Kumar 9. Shri Ramesh Kumar 10. Shri Somabhai Gandalal Koli Patel 11. Shri Rajendrasinh Rana 12. Shri Arjun Charan Sethi 13. Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma 14. Shri N. Cheluvaraya Swamy 15. Shri D. Venugopal

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APPENDIX IV (vide Para 4.2) LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES* (2009-2010) Shrimati Maneka GandhiChairperson MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Anandrao Adsul Shri Avtar Singh Bhadana Shri Dara Singh Chauhan Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Shri Mohan Jena Shri Raghuvir Singh Meena Shri Bishnu Pada Ray Shri K.J.S.P. Reddy Shri M. Raja Mohan Reddy Rajkumari Ratna Singh Shri Takam Sanjoy Dr. M. Thambidurai Shri Manohar Tirkey Shri Hukumdeo Narayan Yadav

* The Committee was constituted on 23rd September, 2009 vide Para No. 580 of Lok Sabha Bulletin Part-II, dated 23rd September, 2009.

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APPENDIX V (vide Para 5.2) COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEE ON PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE (2009-2010) Shri Harin PathakChairman MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. *11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Anto Antony Shri Harish Choudhary Shri Ram Singh Kaswan Shri Pakauri Lal Shri Baidyanath Prasad Mahato Shri Narahari Mahato Shri Basori Singh Masram Dr. Vinay Kumar Pandey Shri Nityananda Pradhan Prof. Ramashankar/Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain Shri Ramesh Rathod Shri Gutha Sukhender Reddy Shri Mahendra Kumar Roy Shri P. Viswanathan

* Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain was nominated a member of Committee vide Prof. Ramashankar vide Bulletin Part-II, Para No. 670 dated 09 November, 2009.

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APPENDIX VI (vide Para 6.2) COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS (2009-2010) Shri Anant Gangaram GeeteChairman MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

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APPENDIX VII (vide Para 7.2) COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS (2009-2010) Shri Kariya MundaChairman MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. *8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Adhi Sankar Shri S. Alagiri (Cuddalore) Shri Praveen Singh Aron Shri Kunvarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavalia Shri P.C. Gaddigoudar Shri Mahesh Joshi Shri Inder Singh Namdhari Shri Prabodh Panda Shri Bal Kumar Patel Shri S.D. "Shariq" Shrimati Meena Singh Shri Ratan Singh Shri Uday Singh Shri Vijay Bahadur Singh

*Nominated vide Bulletin Part-II, dated 9.11.2009.

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APPENDIX VIII (vide Para 8.2) COMMITTEE ON SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION (2009-2010) Shri P. Karunakaran Chairman MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar Shri Rajen Gohain Shri D.B. Chandre Gowda Smt. Paramjit Kaur Gulshan Shri Jitender Singh Malik Shri Mangani Lal Mandal Shri Pinaki Misra Dr. Sanjeev Ganesh Naik Shri Rajaram Pal Shri Anantha Venkatarami Reddy Shri Hamdullah Sayeed Shri Adhalrao Patil Shivaji Dr. Rajan Sushant Shri Madhu Goud Yaskhi

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APPENDIX IX A (vide Para 9.2) COMMITTEE ON THE WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES (2009-2010) Shri Gobinda Chandra Naskar Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. *21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Shri M. Anandan Shri Tara Chand Bhagora Shri S.K. Bwiswmuthiary Shri Harishchandra Chavan Shri Bhudeo Choudhary Shri Biren Singh Engti Shri Eknath Mahadeo Gaikwad Smt. Paramjit Kaur Gulshan Shri Kamal Kishor Commando Shri Virendra Kumar Dr. Chinta Mohan Shri Sohan Potai Shri Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat Shri Baju Ban Riyan Shri Tufani Saroj Shri Kodikkunnil Suresh Shri Sajjan Singh Verma Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure Rajya Sabha Shri Krishan Lal Balmiki Shri Lalhming Liana Shri Mukut Mithi Shri D. Raja Shri Praveen Rashtrapal Shri Thomas Sangma Shri Veer Singh Ms. Sushila Tiriya Shri Brij Bhushan Tiwari Miss Anusuiya Uikey

*Passed away on 21.04.2010 vide Rajya Sabha Notification No. RS. 10/2010-T, dated 21.04.2010.

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APPENDIX IXB (vide Para 9.2) COMMITTEE ON THE WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES (2010-2011) Shri Gobinda Chandra Naskar Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Shri M. Anandan Shri Tara Chand Bhagora Shri S. K. Bwiswmuthiary Shri Harishchandra Chavan Shri Bhudeo Choudhary Shri Biren Singh Engti Shri Eknath Mahadeo Gaikwad Smt. Paramjit Kaur Gulshan Shri Kamal Kishor Commando Shri Virendra Kumar Dr. Chinta Mohan Shri Sohan Potai Shri Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat Shri Baju Ban Riyan Shri Tufani Saroj Shri Kodikkunnil Suresh Shri Sajjan Singh Verma Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure Rajya Sabha Shri Lalhming Liana Shri Mukut Mithi Shri D. Raja Shri Praveen Rashtrapal Shri Nand Kumar Sai Shri Thomas Sangma Shri Veer Singh Ms. Sushila Tiriya Miss Anusuiya Uikey Shri Veer Pal Singh Yadav 61

APPENDIX X (vide Para 10.2) COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ON EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN (2009-2010) Shrimati Chandresh Kumari Chairperson MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. *30. Shrimati Shruti Choudhry Shrimati Ashwamedh Devi Shrimati Rama Devi Shrimati Jyoti Dhurve Shrimati Priya Dutt Shri T.K.S. Elangovan Shrimati Sumitra Mahajan Dr. Jyoti Mirdha Shri Sidhant Mohapatra Kumari Meenakshi Natrajan Kumari Mausam Noor Shrimati Jayshreeben Kanubhai Patel Shrimati Sushila Saroj Shrimati Yashodhara Raje Scindia Shrimati Rajesh Nandini Singh Shri Umashankar Singh Shrimati Supriya Sule Shrimati Annu Tandon Shrimati Seema Upadhyay Rajya Sabha Shrimati Shobhana Bhartia Shri Jabir Husain Shrimati Kanimozhi Shrimati Brinda Karat Shri Ambeth Rajan Shrimati Maya Singh Shrimati Vasanthi Stanley Dr. C. P. Thakur Dr. Prabha Thakur Shrimati Naznin Faruque

* Nominated w.e.f. 13th May, 2010 in lieu of the vacancy of Smt. Syeda Anwara Taimur who retired from Rajya Sabha w.e.f. 2.4.2010.

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APPENDIX XI (vide Para 11.2) GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Smt. Meira Kumar Chairperson MEMBERS 2. *3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. **21. 22. 23. Shri Kariya Munda Dr. Baliram Shri Basudeb Acharia Shri Jai Prakash Agarwal Shri T. R. Baalu Shri Ananth Kumar Shri Kalyan Banerjee Km. Mamata Banerjee Shri Hemanand Biswal Shri P. C. Chacko Smt. Chandresh Kumari Shri Dara Singh Chauhan Shri Ram Sundar Das Shri V. Kishore Chandra S. Deo Smt. Maneka Gandhi Shri Anant Gangaram Geete Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Shri P. Karunakaran Smt. Sumitra Mahajan Dr. Charan Das Mahant Shri Satpal Maharaj Shri Pranab Mukherjee

* Member of the Committee on his appointment as Chairman of the Committee on Absence of Members from sittings of the House. * * Member of the Committee on his election as Chairman of the Jt. Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament w.e.f. 05.11.2009.

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Shri Gopinath Munde Shri Vilas Muttemwar Shri Inder Singh Namdhari Shri Gobinda Chandra Naskar Shri Harin Pathak Shri Sharad Pawar Shri Nama Nageswara Rao Shri Francisco Sardinha Shri Arjun Charan Sethi Shri Rao Inderjit Singh Shri Yashwant Sinha Dr. Raghuvansh Prasad Singh Shri Rewati Raman Singh Smt. Sushma Swaraj Dr. M. Thambidurai Shri Beni Prasad Verma Shri Aruna Kumar Vundavalli Dr. Girija Vyas Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav Shri Sharad Yadav

34. 35.

*36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43.

@ Members of the Committee on their appointment as Chairmen, Committee on (i) Public Accounts; and (ii) External Affairs w.e.f. 06.01.2010 vice Shri Jaswant Singh resigned from the Chairmanship of the Committee on Public Accounts w.e.f. 31.12.2009 and Smt. Sushma Swaraj resigned from the Chairmanship of the Committee on External Affairs w.e.f. 01.01.2010. * Member of the Committee on his appointment as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit w.e.f. 01.12.2009.

APPENDIX XII (vide Para 12.2) HOUSE COMMITTEE (2009-2010) DATE OF CONSTITUTION 9.6.2009 Shri Jai Prakash Agarwal Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Shri Kirti Azad Shri K.C. Singh Baba Shri P. S. Bajwa Dr. Baliram Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Dr. Ratna De (Nag) Shri Biren Singh Engti Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda Shri Harin Pathak Smt. Usha Verma Prof. Ranjan Prasad Yadav

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APPENDIX XIII (vide Para 13.2) JOINT COMMITTEE ON OFFICES OF PROFIT Shri Rewati Raman Singh Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. *13. 14. 15. Shri Vijay Bahuguna Shri P. C. Chacko Shri Dara Singh Chauhan Shri Sanjay Dhotre Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav Shri Vishwa Mohan Kumar Shri Rajendrasinh Rana Shri Sarvey Sathyanarayana Shri Ashok Tanwar Rajya Sabha Shri S. S. Ahluwalia Shri Janardan Dwivedi Shrimati Mohsina Kidwai Shri P. R. Rajan Shri Bharatkumar Raut

*Ceased to be a Member of the Committee on expiry of term in Rajya Sabha on 29.6.2010.

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APPENDIX XIV (vide Para 14.2) LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT *Dr. Charan Das Mahant Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Suresh Angadi Shri Udyanraje Bhonsle Shri Bhaskarrao Bapurao Patil Khatgaonkar Shri Anand Prakash Paranjpe Shri Ijyaraj Singh Shri Radha Mohan Singh Dr. N. Sivaprasad Shri Shibu Soren Shri Kodikkunnil Suresh Rajya Sabha Shri Rajeev Shukla Shri S.S. Ahluwalia Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav Dr. V. Maitreyan Sardar Tarlochan Singh

*Dr. Charan Das Mahant, MP was elected as Chairman of the Joint Committee on 5th November, 2009 vide Para No. 662 of Bulletin Part-II, dated the 5th November, 2009. Sl. No. 1 to 10 nominated by Hon'ble Speaker w.e.f. 23rd September, 2009 vide Para No. 585 of Bulletin Part-II, dated the 23rd September, 2009. Sl. No. 11 to 15 nominated by Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha w.e.f. 31st July, 2009 vide R.S.S. I. D. No. 10(1)/2003-Coord. dated the 3rd August, 2009.

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APPENDIX XV (vide Para 15.2) RULES COMMITTEE Shrimati Meira Kumar Chairperson MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. *12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Ananth Kumar Shri Ramesh Bais Shri Sanjay Singh Chauhan Shri Sandeep Dikshit Shri O.S. Manian Shri Tapas Paul Shri P.L. Punia Dr. Nilesh Narayan Rane Shri K. Chandrasekhar Rao Shri S.P. Y. Reddy Shri Digvijay Singh Shri Gopal Singh Shrimati Sushma Swaraj Shri R. Thamaraiselvan

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APPENDIX XVI (vide Para 16.2) COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE RATE OF DIVIDEND PAYABLE BY RAILWAY UNDERTAKING TO GENERAL REVENUE Shri Arjun Charan Sethi Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir Dr. Baliram Shri Marotrao Sainuji Kowase Shri P. Balram Naik Shri R.K. Singh Patel Shri Ramsinh Rathwa Shri Arjun Roy Shri C.L. Ruala Shri Radha Mohan Singh Shri K.C. Venugopal Dr. Girija Vyas Rajya Sabha Shri Shyamal Chakraborty Shri A. Elavarasan Shri Parvez Hashmi Shri Rama Chandra Khuntia Shri Ranjitsinh Vijaysinh Mohite Patil Shri Shreegopal Vyas

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APPENDIX XVII (vide Para 17.2) COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME, LOK SABHA Shri A.K.S. Vijayan Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Dr. Rattan Singh Ajnala Dr. Baliram Dr. Pulin Bihari Baske Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Adv. Ganeshrao Nagorao Dudhgaonkar Shri D.B. Chandre Gowda Shri Deepender Singh Hooda Shri Kailash Joshi Shri Kaushalendra Kumar Shri Babu Lal Marandi Shri Shripad Yesso Naik Shri Jagdambika Pal Kumari Saroj Pandey Shri Amarnath Pradhan Shri Rajendrasinh Rana Shri Rudramadhab Ray Shri Tufani Saroj Shri Ajit Singh Shri Gopal Singh Shekhawat Shri Udai Pratap Singh (Hoshangabad) Shri Vijay Inder Singla Shri Jagdish Thakor Shri Om Prakash Yadav 70

APPENDIX XVIII (vide Para 18.2) COMMITTEE ON FOOD MANAGEMENT IN PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX Prof. Ranjan Prasad Yadav Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. *8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shrimati Tabassum Hasan Sk. Nurul Islam Shri Nimmala Kristappa Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy Shri Sadashivrao Dadoba Mandlik Shri Harin Pathak Shrimati Yashodhara Raje Scindia Shri Ravneet Singh Dr. P. Venugopal Rajya Sabha Shrimati Kanimozhi Shri Avtar Singh Karimpuri Shri D. Raja Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy Shri Rajeev Shukla

* Shrimati Yashodhara Raje Scindia resigned from the membership w.e.f. 28.1.2010 and Shri Virender Kashyap was nominated to the Committee w.e.f. 19.2.2010

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APPENDIX XIX *COMMITTEE ON ETHICS (vide Para 19.2) Shri Manikrao Hodlya Gavit Chairman MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. **15. Shri T.R. Baalu Shri Vijay Bahuguna Shri Jayant Chaudhary Shri Gurudas Dasgupta Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Shri Suresh Kalmadi Shri Asaduddin Owaisi Shri Prem Das Rai Shri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao Shri Mahabali Singh Shri Rajnath Singh Shri Rewati Raman Singh Shrimati Supriya Sule Shri Gopinath Munde

* Constituted on 7 October, 2009 vide Bulletin Part-II, Para No. 611. * * Nominated vice Shrimati Sushma Swaraj vide Bulletin Part-II, Para No. 990 dated 12.1.2010.

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APPENDIX XX (vide Para 20.2) JOINT COMMITTEE ON INSTALLATION OF PORTRAITS/STATUES OF NATIONAL LEADERS AND PARLIAMENTARIANS IN PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX Shrimati Meira Kumar Chairperson MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Shri Lal Krishna Advani Shri T.R. Baalu Km. Mamta Banerjee Shri Dara Singh Chauhan Shri Ram Sunder Das Shri Pranab Mukherjee Kunwar Rewati Raman Singh Rajya Sabha Shri Arun Jaitely Dr. Karan Singh Dr. (Shrimati) Kapila Vatsyayan Shri Sita Ram Yechury

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APPENDIX XXI (vide Para 21.2) COMMITTEE ON MAINTENANCE OF HERITAGE CHARACTER AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX Shrimati Meira Kumar Chairperson Ex-Officio Members 2. 3. 4. Shri K. Rehman Khan Shri S. Jaipal Reddy Shri P. Chidambaram Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Minister of Urban Development Minister of Home Affairs MEMBERS Lok Sabha 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Shri Lal Krishna Advani Dr. Baliram Km. Mamata Banerjee Shri Ram Sundar Das Shri Pranab Mukherjee Shri Rewati Raman Singh Rajya Sabha Shri Arun Jaitely Dr. Karan Singh Dr. (Smt.) Kapila Vatsyayan Special Invitee Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Water Resources

74

(B) STATEMENTS SHOWING THE DETAILS OF SITTINGS OF COMMITTEES/SUB-COMMITTEES

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APPENDIX XXII (vide Para 1.3) BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Number of sittings Date of sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) No. of members present

SECOND SESSION Hrs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 02.07.2009 08.07.2009 15.07.2009 22.07.2009 29.07.2009 19.11.2009 24.11.2009 02.12.2009 09.12.2009 15.12.2009 22.02.2010 05.03.2010 15.03.2010 15.04.2010 23.04.2010 04.05.2010 0 0 0 0 0 THIRD SESSION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 25 25 25 20 35 25 20 30 20 30 10 + 1 (Speaker) 11 + 1 (Speaker) 09 + 1 (Speaker) 07 + 1 (Speaker) 09 + 1 (Speaker) 11 + 1 (Speaker) 06 + 1 (Speaker) 08 + 1 (Speaker) 09 + 1 (Speaker) 09 + 1 (Speaker) 08 + 1 (Speaker) Mts. 20 30 25 35 25 11 + 1 (Speaker) 09 + 1 (Speaker) 10 + 1 (Speaker) 10 + 1 (Speaker) 12 + 1 (Speaker)

FOURTH SESSION

77

78 Summary of Recommendations The Committee recommended allocation of time to the following items of Government legislative, financial and other business: Session No. of Bills for which time allocated No. of items of business i.e. discussion on Motions, Resolutions, reports, Railway/ General Budget, Supplementary/Excess Demands for Grants etc. for which time allocated 18 05 19

FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH

04 17 15

APPENDIX XXIII (vide Para 2.4) COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES Sl. Date of No. Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) No. of Members present 8 Subject

1.

3.11.2009 60 minutes

Preliminary meeting to chalk out the future course of action with reference to the working of the Committee. Consideration of background note on amending the procedure for dealing with complaints against Members of the other House and calling them for depositions before this House or its Committees. Memorandum No. 1 Question of privilege given notice of by Shri R.P.N. Singh, MP & Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways regarding his detention at district Raebareli, UP Consideration of. Question of privilege given notice of by Shri R.P.N. Singh, MP & Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, regarding his detention at District Raebareli, UP further consideration of; Appearance of Shri R.P.N. Singh, MP & Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, before the Committee. Question of privilege given notice of by Shri R.P.N. Singh, MP & Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, regarding his detention at District, Raebareli, UP further consideration of Evidence of the following persons before the Committee from 1430 hrs. onwards; (i) District Magistrate, Raebareli (Shri Charanjit Singh Bakshi); and (ii) Additional District Magistrate, Raebareli (Shri Om Prakash).

2.

16.2.2010 60 minutes

11

3.

7.4.2010

75 minutes

11

4.

22.4.2010 60 minutes

12

5.

14.5.2010 75 minutes

12

79

APPENDIX XXIV (vide Para 3.4) COMMITTEE ON ABSENCE OF MEMBERS FROM THE SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE Date of Sitting Duration (in hours No. of Members and minutes) present 03.05.2010 40 minutes 8 Subject Considered applications Members Leave of 10

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APPENDIX XXV (vide Para 4.5) COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES Sl. No. Date of Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) 3 Hrs. 1. 7.10.2009 1 Min. 10 Consideration of Memorandum No. 1 and taking stock of pending assurances and chalking out future course of action. Considered 50 Memoranda containing requests of various Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India for dropping the pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Environment and Forests regarding pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Environment and Forests regarding pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Railways regarding pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding pending assurances. 81 No. of Members present 4 Subject

2.

29.10.2009

3.

29.10.2009

30

4.

12.11.2009

45

5.

13.11.2009

6.

02.12.2009

7.

10.12.2009

8.

13.01.2010

30

9.

22.01.2010

45

82 1 2 Hrs. 10. 03.02.10 1 3 Min. 50 9 Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology regarding pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology regarding pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology regarding pending assurances. Consideration of 53 Memoranda received from various Ministries/ Departments of Government of India regarding requests for dropping of pending assurances and oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding pending assurances. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Environment and Forests to examine the extent to which the shortlisted assurances have been implemented. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Rural Development regarding pending assurances. Consideration and adoption of Draft 5th, 6th & 7th Reports of the Committee. Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Civil Aviation regarding pending assurances. 4 5

11.

15.02.10

30

12.

11.03.10

13.

07.04.10

45

14.

22.04.10

50

15.

29.04.10

16. 17.

04.05.10 25.05.10

45

8 8

APPENDIX XXVI (vide Para 5.4) COMMITTEE ON PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE Statement showing the dates of sittings of the Committee held, the duration of the sittings, the number of Members present and the subjects discussed in the meetings Sl. Date of No. Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) 3 50 Mins. No. of Members present 4 9 Subject

1 1.

2 5.10.09

5 Consideration of Memo. No. 529: Work done by the Committee and unfinished work of the previous Committee. (i) Consideration and adoption of draft chapter on delay in laying of the Annual Report and Audited Accounts of Employees Provident Fund Organisation, New Delhi. (ii) Consideration of Draft Memo. on delay in laying of the Annual Reports and Audited Accounts of Kerala Agro Industries Corporation Limited, Thiruvananthapuram.

2.

27.10.09

50 Mins.

3.

16.11.09

1 Hr. 30 Mins.

10

Took oral evidence of the representatives of M/o Agriculture in connection with delay in laying of the Annual Reports and Audited Accounts of Kerala Agro Industries Corporation Limited, Thiruvananthapuram. (i) Consideration and adoption of draft chapter on delay in laying of the Annual Report and Audited Accounts of Kerala Agro Industries Corporation Limited, Thiruvananthapuram. (ii) Consideration of Draft Memo. on delay in laying of the Annual Reports and Audited Accounts of Nagaland University, Kohima. 83

4.

5.1.10

1 Hr.

10

84 1 5. 2 9.2.10 3 1 Hr. 4 09 5 Took oral evidence of the representatives of M/o Human Resource Development (Department of Higher Education) in connection with delay in laying of the Annual Reports and Audited Accounts of Nagaland University, Kohima. To consider and adopt the First Report and Second Report (Action taken). To consider future programme of the Committee. To discuss the tour Programme of the Committee from 714 June, to Mumbai, Goa, Hyderabad and Kolkata in connection with delay in laying of the Annual Reports and Audited Accounts of various organizations stationed at these places.

6. 7. 8.

6.4.10 5.5.10 25.5.10

45 Min. 40 Min. 50 Min.

06 06 09

APPENDIX XXVII (vide Para 6.4) COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS Sl. Date of No. Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) 3 30 Mins. No. of Members present 4 08 Subject

1 1.

2 20.10.09

5 (i) Introductory speech by Chairman, Committee on Petitions. (ii) Consideration of Memorandum No. 1 regarding the scope, functions, the procedure adopted by the Committee and the petitions/representations pending for consideration.

2.

10.11.09

1 Hr. 30 Mins.

09

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) on the following issues: Representation from Shri Mani Ram Sharma regarding development of Railway Network in District Churu, Rajasthan. Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Labour and Employment on the representation from Shri H. Mahadevan, Deputy General Secretary, All India Trade Union Congress and forwarded by Shri Gurudas Das Gupta, MP, Lok Sabha regarding default in the contribution to the Provident Fund by the employers.

3.

17.12.09

1 Hr. 15 Mins.

12

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Fertilizers) on the representation from Shri T. Chakravorty, Ex. SO and others and forwarded by Shri Basudeb Acharia, MP, Lok Sabha regarding non-payment of dues to the VSS employees of HFCL, Haldia. 85

86 1 2 3 4 5 The Committee adopted 1st and 2nd Action Taken Reports. 4. 06.01.10 30 Mins. 04 Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) on the following issues: (i) Representation from Shri D.K. Kanvilkar, Ex-MLA, Alibag and Adv. V.K. Naik, requesting for introduction of passenger service on Konkan Railway Pen-Thal track of RCF in District Raigad, Maharashtra. (ii) Representation from Shri Shrinivas Jatav, Village-Norgabad, District Dhaulpur, Rajasthan and forwarded by Shri K.L. Bairwa, MP, Lok Sabha requesting for laying of new railway line for development of Dang area. (The sitting was adjourned without transacting any business for lack of quorum). 5. 15.01.10 1 Hr. 08 Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Fertilizers) on the representation received from Shri Jayant Prabhakar Patil and others regarding jobs to the Project Affected Persons (PAPs) of the Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. Thal, Raigad, Maharashtra. Review of pending petitions/ representations under examination of the Committee. Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) on the following issues: (i) Representation from Shri D.K. Kanvilkar, Ex-MLA, Alibag and Adv. V.K. Naik, requesting for introduction of passenger service on Konkan Railway Pen-Thal track of RCF in District Raigad, Maharashtra.

6.

27.01.10

30 Mins.

07

7.

03.02.10

1 Hr.

10

87 1 2 3 4 5 (ii) Representation from Shri Shrinivas Jatav, Village-Norgabad, District Dhaulpur, Rajasthan and forwarded by Shri K.L. Bairwa, MP, requesting for laying of new railway line for development of Dang area. 8. 11.02.10 1 Hr. 30 Mins. 08 Oral evidence of the representatives of Cabinet Secretariat, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce) and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel Training) on the representation of Smt. Rita Kunur and forwarded by Shri Gurudas Das Gupta, MP, Lok Sabha regarding non-implementation of the decision of the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC). Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Fertilizers) and officials of the State Government of Maharashtra on the representation received from Shri Jayant Prabhakar Patil and others regarding jobs to the Project Affected Persons (PAPs) of the Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. Thal, Raigad, Maharashtra. Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Ministry of Agriculture (Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries) and Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Commerce) and Officials of the State Governments of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh on the following issues: (i) Representation received from Shri Vijay Zunjarrao, Chairman, Electricity and Construction Samittee, Alibag Municipal Council, District Raigad, Maharashtra regarding cancellation/

9.

23.02.10

35 Mins.

09

10.

11.03.10

1 Hr. 50 Mins.

11

88 1 2 3 4 5 withdrawal of notification dated 22nd April, 2003 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. (ii) Representation from Dr. Laxmikant Vajpayee, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh and forwarded by Shri Rajendra Agrawal, MP, Lok Sabha regarding pollution caused due to slaughter of animals in slaughter house (Kamela) run by Meerut Nagar Nigam. 11. 12. 13. 14. 06.04.10 13.04.10 04.05.10 18.05.10 30 Mins. 50 Mins. 40 Mins. 1 Hr. 20 Mins. 06 07 10 08 Review of pending representations under examination of the Committee. Review of pending representations under examination of the Committee. Consideration and adoption of 5th and 6th Action Taken Reports. Consideration and adoption of 7th and 8th Original Reports. (i) Representation signed by Smt. Shakuntala Devi requesting to consider her case under the category of war widow and grant her all the applicable financial benefits. (Adopted) (ii) Representation of Smt. Rita Kunur and forwarded by Shri Gurudas Das Gupta, MP, Lok Sabha regarding nonimplementation of the decision of the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC). (Not Adopted) (iii) Representation from Shri D.K. Kanvilkar, Ex-MLA, Alibag and Adv. V.K. Naik, requesting for introduction of passenger service on Konkan Railway Pen-Thal track of RCF in District Raigad, Maharashtra. (Adopted)

89 1 2 3 4 5 (iv) Representation from Shri H. Mahadevan, Deputy General Secretary, All India Trade Union Congress and forwarded by Shri Gurudas Das Gupta, MP, Lok Sabha regarding default in the contribution to the Provident Fund by the employers. (Not Adopted)

APPENDIX XXVIII (vide Para 7.3) COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Sl. No. Date of Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) THIRD SESSION Hrs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 23.11.09 30.11.09 07.12.09 14.12.09 03.03.10 19.04.10 Total: 01 00 00 00 FOURTH SESSION 00 00 04 30 45 00 7 9 43 Mts. 00 30 30 45 8 6 5 8 No. of Members present

90

APPENDIX XXIX (vide Para 8.4) COMMITTEE ON SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION Sittings of the Committee Sl. Date of No. Sitting 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 26.10.09 09.11.09 07.01.10 03.02.10 Duration of Sitting 3 45 Mins. 45 Mins. 45 Mins. 45 Mins. No. of Members present 4 8 9 9 6 Subject Discussed

5 Consideration of the background note on the working of the Committee. Consideration of Memorandum Nos. 1 to 3. Consideration and adoption of 1st Report (ATR). Consideration and adoption of 2nd Report and consideration of Memorandum Nos. 4 to 9. Consideration and adoption of 3rd and 4th Reports and consideration of Memorandum Nos. 10 to 13. Consideration and adoption of 5th Report and consideration of Memorandum Nos. 14 to 16.

5.

03.03.10

45 Mins.

6.

12.04.10

1 Hr.

91

APPENDIX XXX (vide Para 9.5) COMMITTEE ON THE WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES Sl. Date of Duration No. of Subject Discussed No. Sitting (in hours Members and present minutes) Hrs. Mts. 11. 25.08.09 1 22 To Welcome the Members of the newly constituted Committee (2009-2010) and selection of subjects. Evidence of representatives of the M/o Social Justice & Empowerment. Adoption of Report. Adoption of Report. Adoption of Report. Evidence of the M/o Tribal Affairs. Adoption of Report. Adoption of Report. Evidence of the representatives of the M/o Tribal Affairs. Adoption of Report. Adoption of Report. Evidence of the representatives of the M/o Tribal Affairs and the Planning Commission. Adoption of Report. Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Adoption of Report. Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Rural Development. To welcome the Members of the newly constituted Committee (2010-2011) and to select the subjects for examination. 92

12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 10. 11. 12.

10.09.09 18.09.09 05.10.09 13.10.09 26.10.09 11.11.09 18.12.09 11.01.10 19.01.10 27.01.10 09.02.10

2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2

50 30 30

21 21 20 17 20 22 15 15 11 14 19

13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

17.02.10 31.03.10 08.04.10 28.04.10 17.05.10

1 1 1 2 2

30 15

10 16 12 20 19

APPENDIX XXXI (vide Para 10.5) COMMITTEE ON EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN Sl. Date of No. Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) 3 Hrs. 1. 2. 13.10.09 03.11.09 2 1 Mts. 00 30 15 14 Selection of Subjects (Consideration of Memorandum No. 1). Briefing by the M/o Panchayati Raj on the subject Empowerment of Women through Panchayati Raj Institutions. Briefing by the M/o Rural Development on the subject NREGA and Empowerment of Women in Rural Areas. Consideration and adoption of draft ATR on Credit Facilities for Women by Public Sector Banks and NABARD. Interaction with NGOs on Women Victims of HIV/AIDS. Consideration and adoption of draft ATR on Working Conditions of Women in Prasar Bharati. Oral evidence of M/o Panchayati Raj on the subject Empowerment of Women through Panchayati Raj Institutions. Oral evidence of M/o Panchayati Raj on the subject Empowerment of Women through Panchayati Raj Institutions. Deliberation on the replies/materials received from the M/o Panchayati Raj on the subject Empowerment of Women through Panchayati Raj Institutions. Interaction with NGOs on the subject Working Conditions of ASHAs. 93 No. of Members present 4 Subject Discussed

3.

13.11.09

11

4.

08.12.09

45

14

5. 6.

10.12.09 07.01.10

1 1

30

10 15

7.

18.01.10

30

09

8.

03.02.10

16

9.

18.02.10

10

10.

15.03.10

30

11

94 1 11. 2 05.04.10 3 2 4 19 5 Oral evidence of M/o Health and Family Welfare on the subject Working Conditions of ASHAs. Oral evidence of M/o Health and Family Welfare on the subject Women Victims of HIV/AIDS. Consideration and adoption of draft Report on the subject Empowerment of Women through Panchayati Raj Institutions. Oral evidence of M/o Home Affairs on the subject Women in Para-military and Armed Forces. Oral evidence of M/o Defence on the subject Women in Para-military and Armed Forces. Interaction with Visiting Delegation of Women Parliamentarians from Nigeria.

12.

27.04.10

13

13.

29.04.10

12

14.

17.05.10

15

14

15.

17.05.10

15

14

16.

26.05.10

08

APPENDIX XXXII (vide Para 12.4) HOUSE COMMITTEE Sl. Date of No. Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) 3 One hour and thirty minutes One hour No. of Members present 4 Nine Subject/Agenda Discussed

1 1.

2 22.06.09

5 1. Criteria of allocation approved. 2. Regarding various issues with officials of allied agencies, relating to newly-elected Members. Regarding allotment of accommodation to Members of 15th Lok Sabha. 1. Regarding status of vacation of houses. 2. Regarding upgradation of MPs residences. 3. Regarding facilities/amenities provided to MPs. 4. Regarding electricity and water supply in MPs residential areas. 1. Regarding construction of new flats/bungalows at Ferozeshah Road and other areas in the vicinity of Parliament House Complex. 2. Regarding remodelling/reconstruction of North Avenue/South Avenue area. 3. Regarding maintenance and repair work in MPs residential areas. 4. Regarding upgradation of MPs residences. 5. Regarding water and power supply in MPs residential areas by NDMC. 6. Regarding health facilities to MPs in Parliament House Complex and their residential areas and also AIIMS, RML and Safdarjung Hospital. 95

2.

04.08.09

Nine

3.

07.08.09

One hour and thirty minutes

Eight

4.

17.09.09

One hour and thirty minutes

Six

96 1 5. 2 15.12.09 3 One hour and thirty minutes 4 Seven 5 1. Regarding status of vacation and placement of additional bungalows at the disposal of Lok Sabha MPs Pool. 2. Regarding habitability of bungalows/flats allotted to Members of 15th Lok Sabha. 3. Regarding redevelopment of North/South Avenue and construction of flats at Dr. B.D. Marg, Ferozeshah Road, etc. 4. Regarding estimates of C.P.W.D. for construction of MS Flats at Dr. B.D. Marg and reinstallation of tower type AC unit at North Avenue MPs club. Regarding discussion on future course of action.

6.

12.03.10

Thirty minutes

Seven

APPENDIX XXXIII (vide Para 13.3) JOINT COMMITTEE ON OFFICES OF PROFIT Sl. Date of No. Sitting Duration of Sitting From To Hrs. Mts. 1. 15.12.09 00 45 No. of Members present (LS+RS) 5+4=9 Subject Discussed

(i) Inaugural sitting. (ii) Discussion about concept of Office of Profit.

2.

11.01.10

30

6+4=10

(i) Discussion with the Ministry of Law and Justice on the concept of Office of Profit. (ii) Status of the action taken by the Government on the recommendations of JPC.

3.

16.02.10

00

5+5=10

(i) Appointment of Shri Arjun K. Sengupta, M.P. to the position of Emeritus Professor and Chairman, Centre for Human Rights Studies at Jindal Global School, O.P. Jindal University, Sonipat (Haryana). (i) Appointment of Shri Shyam Benegal, M.P., Rajya Sabha as a part-time member of the Board of Prasar Bharati. (i) Oral Evidence of Ministries of Law and Justice (Department of Legal Affairs) and Information and Broadcasting on regarding appointment of Shri Shyam Benegal, M.P., Rajya Sabha as a part-time Member of the Board of Prasar Bharati.

4.

12.03.10

00

40

4+3=7

5.

15.04.10

00

45

4+2=6

97

APPENDIX XXXIV (vide Para 14.5) JOINT COMMITTEE ON SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Sl. Date of No. Sitting 1 1. 2 05.11.09 Duration No. of Members Hrs. Mts. present 3 30 4 11 Subject Discussed

5 Dr. Chara9n Das Mahant was elected as the Chairman of the Joint Committee. The Chairman suggested that latest information regarding salary, allowances and various facilities available to legislators in various State Assemblies and also to Parliamentarians of notable democratic countries may be collected and compiled to make a comparative study. The Committee desired that the amenities/perks etc. being made available to the Chairmen/Members of various Commissions instituted by Government of India may be culled.

2.

16.12.09

45

10

The Committee took evidence from the representatives of MTNL and BSNL and directed that the 3G facility should be made available to the Members of Lok Sabha, as presently the facility is available only for the Members of Rajya Sabha. The Committee recommended for the omission of sub-section 1(a) of Section 5 of Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954. The Committee decided that the conveyance advance may be increased from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh with a nominal interest of 3 per cent. 98

99 1 2 3 4 5 The Committee recommended that Section 4 of the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament Act, 1954 may be amended and the number of forward and return air journeys to attend Parliament Sessions may be enhanced to 40 from the present 8 journeys. The Committee directed that Section 8AA(2) of the Act may be amended to enable a Member from Andaman & Nicobar Islands or the Lakshadweep to travel by the highest class of accommodation in any steamer sailing between the islands and the mainland territory along with a companion. 3. 08.01.10 1 15 7 The Committee took evidence from the Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training on the issue of enhancement of salary and allowances of members of Parliament. The Committee directed the Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to furnish a status report on the various items pending before the Government regarding various recommendations given by the Joint Committee from timeto-time. 4. 04.02.10 1 11 The Committee directed the Lok Sabha Secretariat to prepare a Draft Paper on Enhancement of the Salary and Allowances of Members of Parliament for internal discussion amongst the Committee Members. The Committee invited the Officers of PRS Legislative Research who made a presentation to the Committee regarding the compensation package for Members of Parliament.

5.

22.02.10

30

10

100 1 6. 2 07.04.10 1 3 4 9 5 The Committee called the Secretary (Expenditure) of Ministry of Finance to collect the Ministry's feedback on the Draft Paper on Enhancement of the Salary and Allowances of the Members of Parliament. The Committee discussed at length the Draft Report of the Joint Committee. After in-depth deliberations, the Joint Committee adopted the Report unanimously and authorized the Chairman to present the same to the Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha and Hon'ble Speaker, Lok Sabha.

7.

05.05.10

15

11

APPENDIX XXXV (vide Para 15.3) RULES COMMITTEE Sl. Date of No. Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) 1 Hour and 40 Minutes No. of Members present 8 plus 2 Special Invitees Subject

1.

18.02.2010

Amendments to rules (i) 33, 39(1) & (3), 46, 48(3), 49 governing the procedure of questions; (ii) 331(A) (a) regarding functioning of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; and (iii) 349(xiv) regarding allowing members to wear the National Flag in the form of lapel pin or badge in the House, of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.

101

APPENDIX XXXVI (vide Para 16.5) COMMITTEE ON RAILWAY CONVENTION Sl. Date of No. Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) Hrs. Mts. 01 05 No. of Members present 13 Subject

1.

29.04.2010

Inaugural sitting and power point presentation on overall scenario of Indian Railways by the Representative of MoR. Briefing by the Representatives of Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Finance to consider the Rate of Dividend for the year 2009-10.

2.

20.05.2010

01

45

16

102

APPENDIX XXXVII (vide Para 17.6) COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME, LOK SABHA Sl. Date of No. Sitting Duration (in hours and minutes) Hrs. Mts. 3 No. of Members present 4 (2009-10) 1. 28.10.2009 01 05 13 Memorandum No. 1Regarding selection of subjects for examination by the Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Evidence of the Ministries, i.e., (i) The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Revision (Deptt. of Personnel). (ii) The Ministry of Law and Justice (Deptt. of Legal Affairs). (iii) The Ministry of Planning (Planning Commission). (iv) The Ministry of Finance (Deptt. of Expenditure). (v) The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation. on the subject of implementation of the MPLAD Scheme. 3. 09.12.2009 00 45 10 Adoption of the ATR on the 15th Report of the Committee, i.e., MPLADSA Review. Memorandum No. 2 on the subject Provision of MPLAD funds to the Indian Red Cross Society, Hooghly District, West Bengal for purchase of ambulance. 103 Subject

2.

12.11.2009

01

45

15

4.

05.01.2010

00

45

09

104 1 5. 2 27.01.2010 01 3 30 4 11 5 Evidence of the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on the subject Awareness in the implementing agencies about the importance of the Scheme through Training Programme, Seminar, Symposia, Workshops, etc. Consideration of Memorandum No. 3Regarding distribution of unreleased/unspent funds not committed for the eligible recommended work of the predecessor MPs upto 14th Lok Sabha. Oral evidence of the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on the subject Effective Monitoring of the MPLAD Scheme to avoid delays in execution of MPLADS works.

6.

16.03.2010

02

40

12

7.

01.04.2010

01

45

13

APPENDIX XXXVIII (vide Para 18.8) COMMITTEE ON FOOD MANAGEMENT IN PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX Sl. Date of No. Sitting 1. 2. 3. 06.11.2009 19.01.2010 09.04.2010 Duration (in hours and minutes) 45 minutes 50 minutes 1 hour No. of Members present 7 6 8 Subject

Introductory sitting Working of catering units in PH Complex Revision of rates of eatable served in PH Complex.

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APPENDIX XXXIX (vide Para 19.5) COMMITTEE ON ETHICS Sl. Date of No. Sitting 1. 3.11.2009 Duration (in hours and minutes) 35 minutes No. of Members present 9 Subject

Preliminary meeting to chalk out the future course of action with reference to the working of the Committee. Memorandum No. 1 : Incorporation in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha of the rules regarding constitution of Committee on Ethics, its functions and procedure to be followed by the Committee and procedure for making ethics complaints. (i) Memorandum No. 2 : Incorporation in the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha of the revised draft rules regarding constitution of Committee on Ethics, its functions and procedure to be followed by the Committee and procedure for making ethics complaints. (ii) Memorandum No. 3 : Application from Delhi Police, Crime Branch, New Delhi seeking sanction for prosecution against Shri Rajaram Pal, MP u/s 19(1) (c) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in pursuance of offence committed under sections 7/8/12/13(1)(D) of the Act. Further consideration of the Memorandum No. 3: regarding application from Delhi Police, Crime Branch, New Delhi seeking sanction for prosecution against Shri Rajaram Pal, MP u/s 19(1) (C) of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in pursuance of offence committed under sections 7/8/12/13(1) (D) of the Act. 106

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APPENDIX XL (vide Para 20.8) JOINT COMMITTEE ON INSTALLATION OF PORTRAITS/STATUES OF NATIONAL LEADERS AND PARLIAMENTARIANS IN PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX Date of Sitting 23.11.2009 Duration (in hours and minutes) 50 minutes No. of Members present 8 Subject

(i) Writing the title on the book in the hand of Dr. B.R. Ambedkars statue in Parliament House Complex; (ii) Proposal for the installation of statue of N.T. Rama Rao in Parliament House Complex; and (iii) Installation of statue of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan in Parliament House Complex.

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APPENDIX XLI (vide Para 1.4) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201016 Sl. No. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. *13. 14. 15. Name of Members Smt. Meira Kumar Chairperson Shri Basudeb Acharia Shri T.R. Baalu Shri Ramesh Bais Shri Sudip Bandyopadhyay Shri Dara Singh Chauhan Shri Ram Sundar Das Shri V. Kishore Chandra S. Deo Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar Shri Ananth Kumar Shri Shailendra Kumar Shri Pranab Mukherjee Shri Gopinath Munde Dr. Thokchom Meinya Dr. Girija Vyas No. of Sittings attended 16 11 05 13 13 05 05 02 13 09 13 00 04 16 11

*Smt. Sushma Swaraj attended 11 sittings of BAC till she was preplaced by Shri Gopinath Munde.

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APPENDIX XLII (vide Para 2.5) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF COMMITTEE OF PRIVILEGES Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201005 Sl. No. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Name of Members Shri P.C. ChackoChairman Shri Hansraj G. Ahir Shri Ananth Kumar Dr. Baliram Shri Kalyan Banerjee Shri Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain Dr. Manda Jagannath Shri Shailendra Kumar Shri Sanjay Nirupam Shri A. Sampath Shri S. Semmalai Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh Dr. Girija Vyas No. of Sittings attended 05 03 01 02 05 02 04 03 05 05 02 05 05 04 03

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APPENDIX XLIII (vide Para 3.5) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON ABSENCE OF MEMBERS FROM THE SITTINGS OF THE HOUSE Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201001 Sl. No. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Name of Members Dr. Baliram Chairman Dr. Rattan Singh Ajnala Shri Jaywant Gangaram Awale Shri Thangso Baite Smt. Susmita Bauri Smt. Bijoya Chakravarty Shri Prahlad Joshi Shri Mithilesh Kumar Shri Ramesh Kumar Shri Somabhai Gandalal Koli Patel Shri Rajendrasinh Rana Shri Arjun Charan Sethi Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma Shri N. Cheluvaraya Swamy Shri D. Venugopal No. of Sittings attended 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 -

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APPENDIX XLIV (vide Para 4.6) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTASSURANCES Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201017 Sl. No. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Name of Members Smt. Maneka Gandhi Chairperson Shri Anandrao Adsul Shri Avtar Singh Bhadana Shri Dara Singh Chauhan Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Shri Mohan Jena Shri Raghuvir Singh Meena Shri Bishnu Pada Ray Shri K.J.S.P. Reddy Shri M. Raja Mohan Reddy Rajkumari Ratna Singh Shri Takam Sanjoy Dr. M. Thambidurai Shri Manohar Tirkey Shri Hukumdeo Narayan Yadav No. of Sittings attended 16 12 Nil 4 10 10 4 6 4 7 11 3 5 7 8

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APPENDIX XLV (vide Para 5.5) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201008 Sl. No. Name of Members Shri Harin Pathak Chairman 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Anto Antony Shri Harish Choudhary Shri Ram Singh Kaswan Shri Pakauri Lal Shri Baidyanath Prasad Mahato Shri Narahari Mahato Shri Basori Singh Masram Dr. Vinay Kumar Pandey Shri Nityananda Pradhan Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain Shri Ramesh Rathod Shri Gutha Sukhender Reddy Shri Mahendra Kumar Roy Shri P. Viswanathan No. of Sittings attended 8 5 4 7 2 4 7 3 5 4 4 2 8 3 2

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APPENDIX XLVI (vide Para 6.5) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201012 Sl. No. Name of Members Shri Anant Gangaram Geete Chairman (From 23.09.2009 to till date) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Rajendra Agrawal Shri Khiladi Lal Bairwa Shri E.T. Mohammed Basheer Shri N.S.V. Chitthan Shri Gurudas Das Gupta Shri Dip Gogoi Shri Devendra Nagpal Shri Jagdambika Pal Prof. Ramshankar Shri Sarvey Sathyanarayana Shri Rakesh Singh Dr. Sanjay Sinh Shri Kabir Suman Shri Joseph Toppo No. of Sittings attended 12 12 11 11 07 12 01 02 12 09 05 04 06 02 11

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APPENDIX XLVII (vide Para 7.4) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE MEMBERS' BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201006 Sl. No. Name of Members Shri Kariya Munda Chairman 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. *8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Adhi Sankar Shri S. Alagiri (Cuddalore) Shri Praveen Singh Aron Shri Kunvarjibhai Mohanbhai Bavalia Shri P.C. Gaddigoudar Shri Mahesh Joshi Shri Inder Singh Namdhari Shri Prabodh Panda Shri Bal Kumar Patel Shri S.D. "Shariq" Shrimati Meena Singh Shri Ratan Singh Shri Uday Singh Shri Vijay Bahadur Singh No. of Sittings attended 04 02 03 00 02 02 01 03 06 01 05 05 00 06 03

*Nominated vide Bulletin Part II, dated 9.11.2009 NBThe Committee on Private Members Bills and Resolutions does not undertake any study tour.

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APPENDIX XLVIII (vide Para 8.5) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 20106 Sl. No. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Name of Members Shri P. Karunakaran Chairman Shri Paban Singh Ghatowar Shri Rajen Gohain Shri D.B. Chandre Gowda Shrimati Paramjit Kaur Gulshan Shri Jitender Singh Malik Shri Mangani Lal Mandal Shri Pinaki Misra Dr. Sanjeev Ganesh Naik Shri Rajaram Pal Shri Anantha Venkatarami Reddy Shri Hamdullah Sayeed Shri Adhalrao Patil Shivaji Dr. Rajan Sushant Shri Madhu Goud Yaskhi No. of Sittings attended 6 2 3 3 4 0 5 4 5 2 4 1 2 1 3

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APPENDIX XLIX-A (vide Para 9.6 STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES (2009-2010) Total number of sittings held from 6th August, 2009 to 30th April, 201016 Sl. No. 1 Name of Members 2 Shri Gobinda Chandra Naskar Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Shri M. Anandan Shri Tara Chand Bhagora Shri S.K. Bwiswmuthiary Shri Harishchandra Chavan Shri Bhudeo Choudhary Shri Biren Singh Engti Shri Eknath Mahadeo Gaikwad Smt. Paramjit Kaur Gulshan Shri Kamal Kishor 'Commando' Shri Virendra Kumar Dr. Chinta Mohan Shri Sohan Potai Shri Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat Shri Baju Ban Riyan Shri Tufani Saroj Shri Kodikkunnil Suresh Shri Sajjan Singh Verma 13 7 1 3 11 2 6 6 13 7 5 7 6 8 12 7 5 8 No. of Sittings attended 3 16

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120 1 20. *21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 2 Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure Rajya Sabha Shri Krishan Lal Balmiki Shri Lalhming Liana Shri Mukut Mithi Shri D. Raja Shri Praveen Rashtrapal Shri Thomas Sangma Shri Veer Singh Ms. Sushila Tiriya Shri Brij Bhushan Tiwari Miss Anusuiya Uikey 10 6 6 10 7 8 4 7 9 9 3 9

*Passed away on 21.4.2010 vide Rajya Sabha Notification No. RS 10/2010-T, dated 21.4.2010.

APPENDIX XLIX-B (vide Para 9.6) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES (2010-2011) Total number of sitting(s) held from1st May, 2010 to 31st May, 20101 Sl. No. 1 Name of Members 2 Shri Gobinda Chandra Naskar Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Shri M. Anandan Shri Tara Chand Bhagora Shri S.K. Bwiswmuthiary Shri Harishchandra Chavan Shri Bhudeo Choudhary Shri Biren Singh Engti Shri Eknath Mahadeo Gaikwad Smt. Paramjit Kaur Gulshan Shri Kamal Kishor 'Commando' Shri Virendra Kumar Dr. Chinta Mohan Shri Sohan Potai Shri Gajendra Singh Rajukhedi Shri Ashok Kumar Rawat Shri Baju Ban Riyan Shri Tufani Saroj Shri Kodikkunnil Suresh Shri Sajjan Singh Verma 121 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 No. of Sittings attended 3 1

122 1 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 2 Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure Rajya Sabha Shri Lalhming Liana Shri Mukut Mithi Shri D. Raja Shri Praveen Rashtrapal Shri Nand Kumar Sai Shri Thomas Sangma Shri Veer Singh Ms. Sushila Tiriya Miss Anusuiya Uikey Shri Veer Pal Singh Yadav 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1

APPENDIX L (vide Para 10.6) COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ON EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN (2009-2010) Total number of sittings held from 23rd September, 2009 to 31st May, 201016 Smt. Chandresh KumariChairperson MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Shrimati Shruti Choudhary Shrimati Ashwamedh Devi Shrimati Rama Devi Shrimati Jyoti Dhurve Shrimati Priya Dutt Shri T.K.S. Elangovan Shrimati Sumitra Mahajan Dr. Jyoti Mirdha Shri Sidhant Mohapatra Kumari Meenakshi Natarajan Shrimati Mausam Noor Shrimati Jayshreeben Patel Shrimati Sushila Saroj Shrimati Yashodhara Raje Scindia Shrimati Rajesh Nandini Singh Shri Uma Shankar Singh Shrimati Supriya Sadanand Sule Shrimati Annu Tandon Shrimati Seema Upadhyay Rajya Sabha Shrimati Shobhana Bhartia Shrimati Naznin Faruque Shri Jabir Husain Shrimati Kanimozhi Shrimati Brinda Karat Shri Ambeth Rajan Shrimati Maya Singh Shrimati Vasanthi Stanley Dr. C.P. Thakur Dr. Prabha Thakur 123 4 1 8 1 8 7 6 7 5 5 5 16 12 8 1 4 8 8 5 8 3 9 10 5 8 8 1 6 5 16

APPENDIX LI (vide Para 12.5) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE, LOK SABHA Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 20106 Sl. No. Name of Members Shri Jai Prakash Agarwal Chairman Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Shri Kirti Azad Shri K.C. Singh ''Baba'' Shri P.S. Bajwa Dr. Baliram Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Dr. Ratna De (Nag) Shri Biren Singh Engti Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda Shri Harin Pathak Smt. Usha Verma Prof. Ranjan Prasad Yadav 5 2 6 3 3 2 1 1 6 5 6 No. of Sittings attended 6

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APPENDIX LII (vide Para 13.4) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON OFFICES OF PROFIT Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 20105 Sl. No. Name of Members Shri Rewati Raman Singh Chairman Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Vijay Bahuguna Shri P.C. Chacko Shri Dara Singh Chauhan Shri Sanjay Dhotre Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav Shri Vishwa Mohan Kumar Shri Rajendrasinh Rana Shri Sarvey Sathyanarayana Shri Ashok Tanwar Rajya Sabha Shri S.S. Ahluwalia Shri Janardhan Dwivedi Smt. Mohsina Kidwai Shri P.R. Rajan Shri Bharatkumar Raut 04 03 03 03 05 02 03 04 02 05 03 01 Total No. of sittings 04

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APPENDIX LIII (vide Para 14.6) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201007 Sl. No. Name of Members Dr. Charan Das Mahant Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shri Suresh Angadi Shri Udyanraje Bhonsle Shri Bhaskarrao Bapurao Patil Khatgaonkar Shri Anand Prakash Paranjpe Shri Ijyaraj Singh Shri Radha Mohan Singh (Purvi Champaran) Dr. N. Sivaprasad Shri Shibu Soren Shri Kodikkunnil Suresh Rajya Sabha Shri Rajeev Shukla Shri S.S. Ahluwalia Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav Dr. V. Maitreyan Sardar Tarlochan Singh 6 7 4 5 7 4 1 2 5 6 6 3 5 No. of Sittings attended 7

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APPENDIX LIV (vide Para 15.4) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF RULES COMMITTEE Total number of sittings held from 23rd Sept., 2009 to 31st May, 20101 Sl. No. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. Name of Members Smt. Meira Kumar Chairperson Shri Sanjay Singh Chauhan Shri Sandeep Dikshit Shri O.S. Manian Shri Tapas Paul Shri P.L. Punia Shri S.P. Y. Reddy Shri R. Thamaraiselvan Special Invitees Shri Kariya Munda Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal Deputy Speaker Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs No. of Sittings attended 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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APPENDIX LV (vide Para 16.6) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE RAILWAY CONVENTION COMMITTEE Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 20102 Sl. No. Name of Members Shri Arjun Charan SethiChairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir Dr. Baliram Shri Marotrao Sainuji Kowase Shri P. Balram Naik Shri R.K. Singh Patel Shri Ramsinh Rathwa Dr. Arjun Rai Shri C.L. Ruala Shri Radha Mohan Singh Shri K.C. Venugopal Dr. Girija Vyas Rajya Sabha Shri Shyamal Chakraborty Shri A. Elavarasan Shri Parvez Hashmi Shri Rama Chandra Khuntia Shri Ranjitsinh Vijaysinh Mohite Patil Shri Shreegopal Vyas 2 1 Nil 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 Nil 2 2 No. of Sittings attended 2

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APPENDIX LVI (vide Para 17.7) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON MPLADS Total number of sittings held from 7th October 2009 to 31st May 201007 Sl. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Name of Members Shri A.K.S. VijayanChairman Dr. Rattan Singh Ajnala Dr. Baliram Dr. Pulin Bihari Baske Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar Adv. Ganeshrao Nagorao Dudhgaonkar Shri D.B. Chandre Gowda Shri Deepender Singh Hooda Shri Kailash Joshi Shri Kaushalendra Kumar Shri Babu Lal Marandi Shri Shripad Yesso Naik Shri Jagdambika Pal Kumari Saroj Pandey Shri Amarnath Pradhan Shri Rajendrasinh Rana Shri Rudramadhab Ray Shri Tufani Saroj Shri Ajit Singh Shri Gopal Singh Shekhawat Shri Udai Pratap Singh (Hoshangabad) Shri Vijay Inder Singla Shri Jagdish Thakor Shri Om Prakash Yadav 129 No. of Sittings attended 05 05 02 03 04 07 03 00 04 07 01 05 04 03 04 03 04 04 02 02 01 04 01 03

APPENDIX LVII (vide Para 18.9) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOOD MANAGEMENT IN PHC Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201003 Sl. No. Name of Members Prof. Ranjan Prasad Yadav Chairman MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8A. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Shrimati Tabassum Hasan Shri Nurul Islam Shri Nimmala Kristappa Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy Shri Sadashivrao Dadoba Mandlik Shri Harin Pathak Shrimati Yashodhara Raje Scindia Shri Virender Kashyap Shri Ravneet Singh Dr. P. Venugopal (Tiruvallur) Rajya Sabha Shrimati Kanimozhi Shri Avtar Singh Karimpuri Shri D. Raja Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy Shri Rajeev Shukla Nil 1 2 1 1 Nil 3 3 3 Nil Nil Nil Nil 1 3 No. of Sittings attended 3

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APPENDIX LVIII (vide Para 19.6) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON ETHICS* Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 2010 05 Sl. No. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. **15. Name of Members Shri Manikrao Hodlya Gavit Chairman Shri T.R. Baalu Shri Vijay Bahuguna Shri Jayant Chaudhary Shri Gurudas Dasgupta Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi Shri Suresh Kalmadi Shri Asaduddin Owaisi Shri Prem Das Rai Shri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao Shri Mahabali Singh Shri Rajnath Singh Shri Rewati Raman Singh Shrimati Supriya Sule Shri Gopinath Munde No. of Sittings attended 05 04 03 05 02 03 00 02 04 04 03 00 03 02 01

* Constituted on 7 October, 2009 vide Bulletin Part-II, Para No. 611. * * Nominated vice Smt. Sushma Swaraj vide Bulletin Part-II, Para No. 991, dated 12.1.2010.

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APPENDIX LIX (vide Para 20.9) STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF SITTINGS ATTENDED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON INSTALLATION OF PORTRAITS AND STATUES OF NATIONAL LEADERS AND PARLIAMENTARIANS IN PARLIAMENT HOUSE COMPLEX Total number of sittings held from 1st June, 2009 to 31st May, 201001 Sl. No. Name of Members Smt. Meira Kumar Chairperson MEMBERS Lok Sabha 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Shri L.K. Advani Shri T.R. Baalu Km. Mamata Banerjee Shri Dara Singh Chauhan Shri Ram Sundar Das Shri Pranab Mukherjee Kunwar Rewati Raman Singh Rajya Sabha Shri Arun Jaitely Dr. Karan Singh Dr. (Smt.) Kapila Vatsyayan Shri Sitaram Yechury 1 Nil 1 1 1 1 Nil Nil Nil 1 1 No. of Sittings attended 1

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APPENDIX LX (vide Para 6.7) COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS WHICH VISITED MUMBAI, HYDERABAD AND MEERUT FROM 7TH TO 10TH JUNE, 2010 Shri Anant Gangaram Geete Chairman MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Shri E.T. Mohammed Basheer Shri Jagdambika Pal Shri Joseph Toppo Shri Khiladi Lal Bairwa Shri Gurudas Das Gupta Shri Sarvey Sathyanarayana Shri Rajendra Agrawal Prof. Ram Shankar Dates of visits 7th to 8th June, 2010 Subject (i) Meeting with the petitioners/PAPs of the IPCL. (ii) Informal discussion with the representatives of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals) and Officials of State Government of Maharashtra/Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation etc. on the representation regarding employment to project affected people of IPCL. (iii) Meeting with the petitioners/PAPs of the RCF. (iv) Informal discussion with the representatives of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and officials of State Government of Maharashtra on the representation regarding employment to the Project Affected Persons of RCF. (i) Informal discussion with the representatives of the Ministry of Railways regarding introduction of another train from Hyderabad to Bikaner. 135

Places of Visit Mumbai

Hyderabad

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136 Places of Visit Dates of visits Subject (ii) Informal discussion with the representatives of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and officials of HPCL on the representations regarding (i) allotment of LPG distributorship to a freedom fighter and Tamra Patra awardee and (ii) award of LPG distributorship. (iii) Meeting with petitioner of M/s. Sri Sita Rama Gas and General Traders regarding restoration of LPG distributorship. Meerut 10th June, 2010 (i) Visited slaughter house (Kamela), Meerut; (ii) Meeting with petitioner and others regarding pollution caused due to slaughter of animals in slaughter house (Kamela) run by Meerut Nagar Nigam; and (iii) Informal discussion with the representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Forests and officials of State Government of Uttar Pradesh on the representation regarding pollution caused due to slaughter of animals in slaughter house (Kamela) run by Meerut Nagar Nigam.

APPENDIX LXI (vide Para 17.9) COMPOSITION OF STUDY GROUP OF THE COMMITTEE ON MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT LOCAL AREA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME (LOK SABHA) WHICH VISITED MUMBAI, UDHAGAMANDALAM, COIMBATORE AND CHENNAI FROM 17 TO 21 MAY, 2010 Shri A.K.S. Vijayan Chairman MEMBERS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Sl. No. 1 1. Shri Rattan Singh Ajnala Shri Shripad Yesso Naik Shri Kaushalendra Kumar Shri Om Prakash Yadav Shri Gopal Singh Shekhawat Shri Amarnath Pradhan Shri Rudramadhab Ray Adv. Ganeshrao Nagorao Dudhgaonkar Shri Kailash Joshi Shri Tufani Saroj Place of visit 2 Station Mumbai Undertook field visits to the following MPLADS works: (i) Darubandi Sanskar Kendra, Nardulla Tank, Prabhadevi & WC/ Passage (pavor block) Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg, Prabhadevi. (ii) Gymnasium for Ladies, Baliga Nagar, Jasmin Mill Road, Dharavi. (iii) Beautification work at Bandstand, Bandra. Held discussion with Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra regarding implementation of MPLAD Scheme in the State. 137 Dates of visit 3 17 May, 2010 Subject 4 Assessment of implementation of MPLAD Scheme.

138 1 2. 2 Station Coimbatore Undertook field visit to a road laid under MPLAD fund (double layer WBM with BT) from Vilankuruchi School road to Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, District Coimbatore. Held discussion with District Authorities on implementation of MPLAD Scheme in Coimbatore District on 20 May, 2010. 3. Station Udhagamandalam Undertook field visits to the following MPLADS works: (i) Multi-purpose building constructed in Thummanatty Panchayat. Community Hall constructed in Naduhatty Panchayat. 20 May, 2010 3 18 May, 2010 4 Assessment of implementation of MPLAD Scheme.

18 & 19 May, 2010

Assessment of implementation of MPLAD Scheme.

(ii)

Held discussion with District Authorities on implementation of MPLAD Scheme in Nilgiris District on 19 May, 2010. 4. Station Chennai Undertook field visit to the following MPLADS works: (i) Extension of Over Bridge at Perambur Loco Works Salai Division-54. Construction of Bus stand at Thirumazhisai in Thiruvallur District. 21 May, 2010 Assessment of implementation of MPLAD Scheme.

(ii)

Held Discussion with the representatives of the Government of Tamil Nadu on implementation of MPLAD Scheme in the State.
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