R E S U M E

OF THE BUSINESS TRANSACTED

BY THE

RAJYA SABHA

IN ITS

TWO HUNDRED AND NINTH SESSION

( 22^nd November to 19^th December, 2006)

Rajya Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi

(Website –http://rajyasabha.nic.in)

P R E F A C E

This publication contains a brief resume' of the business transacted by the Rajya Sabha during its Two Hundred and Ninth Session.

NEW DELHI; January 31, 2007

YOGENDRA NARAIN Secretary-General

C O N T E N T S

Summons	Duration of the Session
National Anthem	Oath or Affirmation
Obituary References	Introduction of Ministers by the Prime Minister
Questions	Statements by Minister Correcting Answers to Questions
Papers Laid on the Table	Reports/Statements of the Committees Presented/ Laid on the Table
Felicitations to Ms. Sunita Williams	Felicitations to Sportspersons for winning Medals at the 15th Asian Games
References by the Chair	Information to the House
Panel of Vice-Chairmen	Petition regarding misuse of Right of Freedom of Speech and Expression by the Print and Television Media
Leave of Absence	Motions for Elections/Appointments of Members to various Committees/Bodies
Motions regarding the Eleventh Report of the Committee on Rules	Matters raised with permission
Special Mentions	Statements by Ministers
Messages from the Lok Sabha/Government Bills Laid on the Table	Recommendations of the Business Advisory Committee
Statements regarding Government Business	Short Duration Discussions (Discussions under Rule 176)
Supplementary Demands for Grants — Laid on the Table	Government Legislative Business
Private Members' Business I.  Private Member’s Bills II. Private Members' Resolution	Valedictory Remarks
National Song	Statement showing the break-up of the time taken by the Rajya Sabha on various items of business during the Session