over 90 per cent. So, they did an excellent job.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL ( HOOGLY ): But it may not be so in respect of other Standing
Discussion On The Finance Bill, 2000 (Not Concluded). on 3 May, 2000
Title: Discussion on
Shri Basu Deb Acharia, you have already taken 40 minutes.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL ( HOOGLY ): Sir, let him come to the workers’ cause.
SHRI BASU
Statutory Resolution together. Shri Basudeb Acharia to speak.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL ( HOOGLY ): Madam, I have a point of order. I had given some amendments today ... only for introduction.
MR. CHAIRMAN : Please let me finish.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL : Madam, the Bill was listed for introduction and not for consideration.
MR. CHAIRMAN
said, the Finance Bill deals with taxes. My friend, Shri Rupchand Pal raised some fundamental issues. I would like to respond to some of those ... would like to mention some facts here.
Shri Rupchand Pal also referred to the ratio of direct and indirect taxes. I have some figures here
कि सदन इस बिल को ध्वनि मत से पास करे।
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL ( HOOGLY ): Sir, this long overdue Bill has come before us. While supporting ... SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN): But all are on the same bench.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL : Yes, on one bench but not with one mind.
SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN
civilised manner and not in an uncivilised way.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL ( HOOGLY ): Sir, on the basis of the experience of the last five years with ... objectively and unbiasedly as possible.
MR. CHAIRMAN : Please conclude now.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL ( HOOGLY ): Sir, I would like to continue next time.
MR. CHAIRMAN
suggestions in good spirit. Will he consider these? Thank you.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL ( HOOGLY ): Sir, I will directly come to the questions, as was suggested ... your question. There cannot be a debate on this.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL : Lastly, Sir, even the Jute Corporation of India is not purchasing. There
Acharia, what is this? Please take your seat.
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SHRI RUPCHAND PAL : Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, the rules cannot be misused like this. They ... matter. Do not interrupt him. Please take your seat.
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SHRI RUPCHAND PAL : Sir, they are taking sides with the landlords and killing people. … (Interruptions
Grants (General) and Demands for Excess Grants. I now call Shri Rupchand Pal to continue his speech.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL ( HOOGLY ): Mr. Chairman, Sir, while ... CONTAI ): Many good suggestions have been rejected in the past.
SHRI RUPCHAND PAL : Yes. You did not apply your mind. You could have helped much