The Indian Express

Wednesday, December 24 1997

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Panel to study SC order on CBI autonomy
The Centre has decided to refer the matter of implementing the Supreme Court verdict on autonomy for investigating agencies to a committee of secretaries. The committee will also recommend "formal measures" required for subsequent legislation as directed by the apex court.

Panel formed to study EC's proxy voting proposal
The Centre has constituted a committee to study the Election Commission's (EC) proposal to introduce proxy voting for over 50 lakh personnel of the Armed and paramilitary forces and diplomatic corps. Though the proposal has gained widespread support from all parties, the issue will have to be discussed in Parliament before any final decision is taken.

Mounting US arrears irk General Assembly
The General Assembly has rejected lowering of America's contribution to the United Nations budget from the current 25% level. However, the member states offered an early review as a sop to encourage the US to pay up its arrears in return for a possible future lower assessment.

MNCs allowed to pay employees in foreign currency to boost VDIS

ULFA group to target VVIPs, move against Ghosh