"That leave be granted to introduce a Bill further to amend the Beedi Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1976." The motion was adopted. DR. SATYANARAYAN JATIYA: Sir, I introduce** the Bill. Introduced with the recommendation of the President. MR...

"That leave be granted to introduce a Bill further to amend the Beedi Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1976." The motion was adopted. DR. SATYANARAYAN JATIYA: Sir, I introduce** the Bill. Introduced with the recommendation of the President. MR. SPEAKER: Now, we take up Matters under Rule 377. Shri Rama Nand Singh.... (Interruptions) PROF. P.J. KURIEN (MAVELIKARA): Sir, what about the Zero Hour? MR. SPEAKER: There are only 12 matters under Rule 377. We will come to the Zero Hour after this is completed.... (Interruptions)SHRI P. SHIV SHANKER (TENALI): Mr. Speaker, Sir, Special Mentions under Rule 377 are always taken up after the Zero Hour. So, I request you to kindly follow the same procedure. MR. SPEAKER: All right. I have got the list of Members who want to speak during the Zero Hour. I think the first name is of Shri Vaiko.... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: If every Member speaks for two or three minutes I can allow all the Members who have given notices for the Zero Hour. Shri Vaiko.