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          Lastly, I will appeal to the hon. Minister. Orissa is having a vast coastline; it is having a long maritime tradition. People went right up to Indonesia, Cambodia, and such other countries. So, in future, when he goes in for more and more campuses, will he consider opening up of another campus in Orissa?

     

 PROF. M. RAMADASS (PONDICHERRY): On behalf of my Party, Pattali Makkal Katchi, I rise to wholeheartedly support the Indian Maritime University Bill, 2007.

MR. CHAIRMAN : Thank you, Prof. Ramadass.

PROF. M. RAMADASS : Sir, please give me more time.  I am talking on the basis of the Bill.  I am not talking anything extraneous.  I am just talking relevant things.  I am an academician  and I am supposed to point out certain things to the Minister also. So, please give me four to five minutes. 

          I appreciate the Minister because the objects of the Bill are clearly laid down and they are consistent with the needs of the society and the Indian economy today.  It is a timely Bill also. Therefore, he deserves our appreciation.

PROF. M. RAMADASS (PONDICHERRY): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I asked as to what is the position of the Controller of Examinations?

   

* Not recorded SHRI T.R. BAALU: We will take note of it and include it in the rules.

          Sir, Shri P.C. Thomas asked as to why no campus is being established in Kochi. I have already answered this question. The answer given to Shri Swain holds good for him also.

SHRI P.C. THOMAS (MUVATTUPUZHA): Mr. Chairman, Sir, the Standing Committee has recommended for the establishment of a campus in Kochi. … (Interruptions)