Why there is no separate chapter on socio-economic and cultural rights?
I did not consider it necessary. I have re-phrased some existing rights, and added some new rights but all enforceable rights, whether they are civil or political, or economic, social or cultural, have been grouped together. Those which are not enforceable, they find their place in the Chapter on State Obligations, Directive Principles and policies. This is what has been done. Do you think it has been in use at the Assembly? I believe so. Several committees have discussed its formulations. For example, I myself was invited recently by the Committee on Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles to discuss my propositions under their terms of reference. They have found some provisions very helpful, and sought some clarifications as well. Some political parties have asked for extra copies. There is a lot of interest. What about the bureaucrats at the Constituent Assembly Secretariat? Some of the secretaries of the thematic committees are in touch with me regarding several provisions that
