The Committee of the Chamber have noted that it has not been so far possible to evolve any agreed formula relating to the constitution[unclear] of the Upper Houses and the relevant article has been held over for further deiscussion. Whatever formula is ultimately evolved, it will be agreed[unclear] that representatives of Industrial and Commercial interests must find a place in the Upper Chamber both at the Centre and in the Provinces. It need not be emphasised that the contribution of the Business Community both in the winning of Independence and in the post-independence period have not been in–considerable. The high administrative talents of many of the Business magnets have, the Committ8 gladly appreciate, have been harnessed to the cause of the Nations irrespective of narrow party considerations and this chamber has been persistent in the demand that the example set by the Centre should be taken up by the provinces also. That is a matter, however, of adjustment and compromise but representation in the Upper Houses is, in the opinion of the Com[unclear]ittee inherently justified. The Bihar Chamber of Commerce is the most representative organisation of the Trade & Commerce of the Province and it is hoped that it would be allotted at least 3 Seats in the Provincial Upper House to be constituted under the new constitution. It may be noted that this Chamber is at present represented in the Bihar Legislative Assembly by one of its Constituents. It is hoped that you will give due consideration to the suggestion made.
