Draft Minutes of the meeting of the Organisation Sub-Committee held on August 3,1963 in Rajaji's Room, Kalki Buildings, Madras

Summary

These draft minutes record the Swatantra Party Organisation Sub-Committee meeting held on 3 August 1963 in Rajaji’s Room, Kalki Buildings, Madras. Chaired by Prof. N. G. Ranga, the meeting confirmed earlier minutes and reviewed recommendations for reorganising State Executive Committees in Bombay, Madras, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. The document lists approved office-bearers and members, while also recording disagreements, resignations, requests to continue in office, and the Central Committee’s role in approving state-level arrangements.

The later agenda items concern party administration and financial accountability. The Sub-Committee addressed the disposal and repair of party jeeps in Andhra, the Bihar Jeep Credit claims, arrangements for the next General Council meeting in Jaipur, members’ association with the Bharat Sevak Samaj, and the transfer of permanent membership when a member moved between states. The minutes end after approving or assigning specific organisational actions, including the return of unspent funds to the Central Office.

Key points

• The meeting reviewed and confirmed the minutes of an earlier Organisation Sub-Committee meeting.
• State Committee reconstitution proposals for Bombay, Madras, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh were considered.
• The Sub-Committee approved office-bearers and membership lists for several state units.
• The Gujarat discussion addressed election scheduling, membership enrolment, and requests concerning the continuation or resignation of state officials.
• The Uttar Pradesh discussion recorded S. K. D. Paliwal’s disagreement and the Sub-Committee’s request that he continue as state president.
• The Andhra Pradesh section dealt with objections to proposed committee members, changes to the approved list, and the disposal and repair of party jeeps.
• The meeting also addressed financial reimbursements, the Bihar Jeep Credit claims, the next General Council meeting, association with the Bharat Sevak Samaj, and inter-state membership transfers.