General Secretary's Letter No. 100

Summary

Dated April 19, 1965, this one-page General Secretary’s Letter from M. R. Masani addresses arrears in Swatantra Party subscription payments by Members of Parliament and members of State Assemblies. Masani reports that some members owe several thousand rupees and instructs State Units and Parliamentary Boards to require proof of payment before recommending sitting legislators for renomination.

The letter links financial compliance to candidate selection and party discipline. Recommendations for renomation are not to be viewed favourably unless accompanied by certification from the relevant Legislative Group Treasurer that the member has paid all dues and remains in good standing. The Central Parliamentary Board’s stated objective is to select capable members who can function as disciplined party representatives.

Key points

• M. R. Masani’s letter is dated April 19, 1965, and issued from the Swatantra Party’s Bombay central office.
• Members of Parliament and State Assemblies are reported to be in arrears on party subscriptions.
• Some arrears amount to several thousand rupees per member.
• State Units and Parliamentary Boards are instructed to require certification of payment before considering sitting legislators for renomination.
• The certification must come from the Treasurer of the relevant Legislative Group.
• The letter presents payment of dues and good standing as conditions connected to party discipline and candidate selection.