Sir, this is quite a simple bill which tries to regularize or rather bring up to date some of the rules regarding licensing, and for that purpose the definitions are sought to be changed. Now, it is quite obvious that when these definitions have been adopted, it will give a new type of work to the ministry and it is in anticipation of this new type of work like telecommunication, television, etc. That these particular definitions are sought to be extended. It is, therefore, quite relevant to point out that the new responsibilities which the ministry is undertaking as a result of the changes in the definitions of the terms for the purpose of licensing could be effectively discharged only if the administrative set up is also suitably changed so as to make it possible for these new responsibilities to be (45 to 50) adequately discharged. Sir, we know that the zonal system in our telegraph and postal departments still requires a lot of change. For example, a zone of Gujarat might now become necessary in view of the fact that the new state has come into being and it is desirable that there is a speical zone which looks after the needs and requirements of that particular area. Similarly, there may be other areas also where it may be necessary to create new zones so that administrative bottlenecks could be avoided and new responsibilities could be effectively discharged. Still, more important than this re-organisation of the administrative set-up, wherever necessary and desirable, is the question of the efficient, loyal and willing service of the employers.And (3to5) in that connection, I am sorry to state that some of the aftermath of the Central Government Employees strike still continues even in this department which creates a certain amount of heart-burning among the employees and as has been shown through many examples cited by my Hon. Friend who spoke before me. Not to please a minister or to highlight something that he has done, but to give an objective assessment of what is going on in the country. In the old days, when the British government was in existence, such fortnightly reports used to be sent by various state government and I think a beginning can be made in that direction in this matter.
