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6.  The expenditure of the department during the year was
Rs. 1,71,801 against Rs. 1,78,041 in the previous year, the
decrease of a little over Rs. 6,000 being due to smaller expendi-
ture under the heads " superintendence " and " hospitals and
dispensaries."

7.  The thanks of the Governor and his Minister are due to
Mr. Harris and Babu G. P. Sen for their efficient administration
of the department. The latter was in charge of the duties of: the
Superintendent for eight months during the absence of the
former on leave. They are pleased to note the names of officers
specially mentioned in the report and are glad to learn that the
standard of work has been well maintained.

ORDER.—Ordered that a copy of the Resolution be published
in the Assam Gazette.

                                By order of the Government of Assam,

                                                    R. FRIEL,

                                Secretary to the Government of Assam
                                        in the Transferred Departments.