NEW DELHI-Arithmetic of Annual Plans

THE Planning Commission appears to be proceeding on the assumption that the mid-term poll should m no way affect the formulation and putting into operation of the Annual Plan for 1971- 72. It will even go so far as to suggest that there is no need to put off the presentation of the budget beyond March. Alter the elections the new government can take a vote on account and then shortly after present the full budget for consideration of the new Parliament. This way the budget could be through Parliament by April.