§ 48. Major MILNERasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that the Government of India have refused to accede to the request that the fine of Rs.80,000 levied on the Chittagong municipality and some neighbouring villages be paid by instalments; and whether, in view of the hardship to all inhabitants of the district, he will ask the Government of India to reconsider the matter?
§ Sir S. HOAREBy the middle of January, Rs.53,000 of the fine had been collected. I see no reason for any intervention on my part.