Page:Report of the Justice Mukherjee Commission of Inquiry on the alleged disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose - Vol IIA.pdf/7



1.This report pertains to the period from 11.01.2000 to 31.01.2000. The Status Report for the period up to 10.01.2000 was sent on 12.01.2000 leaving scant scope for rendering fortnightly update as on 15.01.2000. Hence, this report covers the entire period from 11.01.2000 to 31.01.2000.

2.Keeping in view the aspect of wider publicity of the Commission, Doordarshan, Calcutta was contacted. With highlighting the functioning of the Commission in its Bengali News-report, Doordarshan has been successful to reach message of the Commission to the people of West Bengal, resulting in their enthusiasm to insist upon the Commission's deferring the last date (2nd February, 2000) of submission of representations by a considerable number of days, e.g., it suffices submission of representations/ statements in prescribed form and according to the prescribed procedure by the interested investigation seekers within the extended time-frame as claimed.

3.During the period in question a number of correspondences and representations have been received from persons, groups and political party interested in the inquiry being made by the Commission. Total number of such communications received at the office of the Commission is 15 of which four are representation for extension of time.

4.Out of eleven (11) representations/ statements received relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, only four (4) appear to have been submitted in the prescribed form and according to the prescribed procedure. The remaining ones do not come under that purview because of the fact that their submission has been made without adherence to the prescribed norms and procedure. However, prompt requisite action as to enlightenment of the representation-makers has been taken e.g. they have been requested to send their representations/ statements in the prescribed manner observing the procedure prescribed in the notification, a copy of which has been sent to each of them with reply.

5.Four (4) correspondences exclusively pleading for extension of time have been received. Off and on, telephone calls from different quarters asking for extension of time are received.