§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for India on how many villages and towns a punitive tax or collective fine has been imposed during the past 18 months; what was the total amount involved in this; and how much has actually been paid?
§ Mr. AmeryMy latest information does not extend beyond 31st August last, up till when collective fines had been imposed in 1,556 cases. The total amount of the fines was approximately 90 lakhs of rupees, of which 78½ lakhs were collected.