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DR. RAM CHANDRA DOME (BIRBHUM):   Madam Chairperson, I rise to support the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2007. 
            Madam, this Bill was pressed in the last Session in its original text.   It had sought amendment to Section 11 of the Act of 1956.  Though I was in a different mood at that time, our party position was clear that we cannot support this Bill in its original form. It was because, earlier, it was intended to encroach upon the autonomous spirit of the Governing Body of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. But now, the hon. Minister has circulated the relevant amendment for the disputed clauses 2 and 3, sub-section 1(b) and by that amendment, it is clear that the objectionable and disputed part has to be deleted.   Due to that reason, I rise to support this Bill on behalf of my Party as it intends to streamline the administration and management of the Institute which is a pioneer Institute in our medical system under our Government meant for the ordinary public. 
MADAM CHAIRMAN :        Dr. Dome, please conclude your speech.   You were allotted five minutes, but you have already taken 15 minutes.
DR. RAM CHANDRA DOME : Madam, I need few more minutes.
A lot of Members have spoken for so many minutes.  … (Interruptions) I do not want to put any aspersions or allegations against anybody.  I do not want to put any illegitimate things here. I would only just want to put some legitimate observations here.  
            Madam on 24th August, 20001, the Supreme Court in its order struck down the reservations for category other than those constitutionally provided as ultra virus.  Even then, that sort of reservation by-passing this Supreme Court order is going on.  How is it going on?
            Madam, the pro-quota students had to face harrowing experiences out of those repercussions.  One glaring example that has come in the media is about the case of Dr. Ajitha Gil.   It is a unique example. I would urge upon the Government to investigate this case. It is a clear case of discrimination. She was meted out with psychological and mental torture.    It is very unfortunate.  … (Interruptions)
MADAM CHAIRMAN: Dr. Dome, your Party time is over.  Now, please conclude.
DR. RAM CHANDRA DOME :  Madam, similar situation is prevailing in the case of selection of faculty members.  A lot of examples have been mentioned here in this House by my learned colleague, Dr. Karan Singh Yadav.   So, I am not going into the details. The denial of research opportunities also has been mentioned here.  The recommendation of the Thorat Committee has come in the Press.  I would like to briefly point out the text of those recommendations: 
“From the account of faculty residents and students, direct and indirect evidence to believe, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Administration headed by the Director had a role in promoting the anti-quota agitation.”   MADAM CHAIRMAN :  Dr. Dome, please conclude now.
DR. RAM CHANDRA DOME :   If this is the situation, if this is the factual position, then, it is really damaging the administration and the body-politic. I am not against any particular Professor. I also have regards for him. He may be a known person.… (Interruptions) But nobody is above the statutory law of the land. So, this should be investigated and appropriate action should be taken against the erring person or persons. This is my request to the Government.… (Interruptions)