MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Summary

This one-page office record, issued by the Swatantra Party Parliamentary Office in New Delhi on May 5, 1970, records a meeting of the party’s Executive Committee. It lists nine members present and assigns speakers to parliamentary business including the Finance Bill, Petroleum Bill, Contingency Fund of India Bill, Merchant Shipping Bill, North Eastern Council Bill, and a report on prohibition.

The minutes also document internal administration. The committee discussed a special contribution of Rs. 50 from each member in the current session and another Rs. 50 during the next session to help clear outstanding bills amounting to more than Rs. 7,000. It urged economy in expenditure, arranged a six-month supply of office stationery, nominated Prof. R. K. Amin to the Committee of the I.C.A.R., and designated him as a treasurer alongside Shri Dahyabhai V. Patel. R. K. Amin signs the document as Secretary.

Key points

• The Executive Committee meeting was held at the Swatantra Party room at 10:15 a.m. on May 5, 1970.
• Nine party members are listed as present, including N. G. Ranga, Dahyabhai V. Patel, R. K. Amin, Piloo Mody, J. M. Lobo Prabhu, M. Ruthnaswamy, M. K. Mohta, B. N. Anthani, and N. K. Somani.
• Members were assigned speaking responsibilities for several parliamentary bills and a report on prohibition.
• Prof. R. K. Amin was nominated for election to the Committee of the I.C.A.R.
• The party requested two special contributions of Rs. 50 per member to address outstanding bills exceeding Rs. 7,000.
• The committee recommended reducing expenditure and agreed to supply office stationery for six months.
• R. K. Amin was designated one of the party’s treasurers, working alongside Dahyabhai V. Patel.