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> Title : Discussion on the motion for consideration of the Cess Laws (Repealing and Amending) Bill, 2005 (Bill passed).

MR. CHAIRMAN : Now, we take up item no. 18 – Cess Laws (Repealing and Amending) Bill, 2005.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH): Sir, on behalf of my senior colleague, Shri Kamal Nath, I beg to move: ** “That the Bill to repeal certain enactments and to amend certain other enactments relating to levy of cess on certain items, be taken into consideration. ”   MR. CHAIRMAN:  Now, Shri Bikram Keshari Deo.

 

SHRI BIKRAM KESHARI DEO (KALAHANDI): Mr. Chairman, Sir, at the outset there is no question of opposing this Bill because this Bill’s objective, as it is seen, is to give some concessions to the export of agricultural produce.  … (Interruptions)

SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH : The hon. Member may yield.  Sir, I have not even made an opening statement. I think, the Member has jumped above me.  … (Interruptions)

SHRI BIKRAM KESHARI DEO : The Chair has called my name. … (Interruptions)

SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH: Mr. Chairman, Sir, if you permit me, I will make my opening statement. 

            Sir, I know these questions are uppermost in the minds of the hon. Members.  Sir, if you give me permission, I will make a brief opening statement.

* Published in the Gazettee of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-2, dt. 15.5.2006 ** Moved with the Recommendation of the President.

SHRI BIKRAM KESHARI DEO : Sir, shall I sit down?

MR. CHAIRMAN: Yes.  You please take your seat.  Now, the hon. Minister.

SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH : I have never seen anybody so quick at 5 p.m. at the end of a long day. 

            The question is:
“That clauses 2 to 4 stand part of the Bill.”   The motion was adopted.
 
Clauses 2 to 4 were added to the Bill. 
    Clause 5                                  Collection and   payment of arrears of duties    

Amendment made:   

            Page 2, line 15, --  

            for “2005” substitute “2006”.                                 (3)  

(Shri Jairam Ramesh)  

MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is:   

“That clause 5, as amended, stand part of the Bill.”  

    

The motion was adopted.   

Clause 5, as amended, was added to the Bill.   

The First Schedule and the Second Schedule were added to the Bill.   

    
  Clause 1                                 Short title   

Amendment made:   

    

            Page 1, line 2,--  

    

            For “2005” substitute “2006”.                                (2)  

    

(Shri Jairam Ramesh)  

MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is:   

“That clause 1, as amended, stand part of the Bill.”  

    

The motion was adopted.   

    

Clause 1, as amended, was added to the Bill.   

    Enacting Formula   

Amendment made:   

            Page 1, line 1, --  

            for“Fifty-sixth” substitute “Fifty-seventh”.           (1)   

(Shri Jairam Ramesh)  

MR. CHAIRMAN: The question is:   

“That the Enacting Formula, as amended, stand part of the Bill.”  

    

The motion was adopted.   

The Enacting Formula, as amended, was added to the Bill.   

TheLong  Title was added to the Bill.