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calligraphed, they will similarly be sent to you for
printing.
5. As regards the reading of proofs of the printed
copies in case your office undertakes to see that no
mistakes are left, it is not necessary for this Secretariat
to see the proofs, before they are finally printed.
6. In conclusion, I may state that both the Honour­
able the Speaker and the Honourable the Prime
Minister have laid much stress that the printed copy
should be as artistic as possible, and neatly printed
and bound. It will, therefore be appreciated if
necessary instructions are issued that the work is comp­
leted with utmost care and efficiency. It is needless
to say that the work is of great historical importance
of much interest to posterity. Therefore, whatever
contribution your office makes to the successful comp­
letion of this work it will be highly appreciated by all
concerned.
7. It is desired that printed and bound copies should
be available by March, 1951 i.e. before the coming
general elections and I trust you will do your best to
do the needful in time.
8. An early reply is requested specifying the detailed
arrangements that should be followed in the despatch
of calligraphed pages and their receipt by your office
so that they are not lost or damaged in transit. It will
be advisable if an officer in your office is designated
for the purpose of receiving and despatching these
copies so that there is no delay or confusion.

APPENDIX XIX
LETTER FROM THE HONOURABLE THE SPEAKER TO THE
HONOURABLE THE FINANCE MINISTER, DATED THE 18TH
APRIL, 1950.

You perhaps remember that I had spoken to you
about English and Hindi Calligraphy, decoration and
printing of English and Hindi Editions of the Constitu­
tion, and had stated that I would be sending the matter