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Coll 20/1 'Muscat: Financial Situation: Budget Estimates, etc.' [‎198r] (395/732)

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The record is made up of 1 file (364 folios). It was created in 19 Mar 1928-8 May 1947. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Rs. 540- 0- 00
Total cost per annum Rs.17,640- 0 - 0
say Rs.17,600/-
5. Thus for the two appointments together the State
has to pay an annual sum of Rs.37,000, which, considering
the; present financial condition of the St&fce, is a comparatiYe-
ly large item in its budget* I am not of opinion, however,
that - if it can be avoided - both.these posts should be
abolished at present. The State is now passing through a
severe financial stringency, and the Levy has in consequence
been subjected to various e conomies, including a drastic cut
in the pay of the men. The problem of how the Corps is to
be kept contented, efficient and adequately armed and
ammunitioned under these rot and difficult conditions needs
the personal attention of a British officer, as do the
financial affairs of the State. I think, however, that the
two posts might be combined, provided e. suitable officer
can be found to ’double the parts’, and in this connection
would draw attention to Colonel Biscoe’s letter NO.2904S of
25th May 1931, in which he suggested Captain Alban could do
this successfully. Thiis measure could be regarded as a
temporary expedient to get the State through the adverse
conditions in front of it during the next yesab or so. At the
end of this period, say, about October 1932, it is to be hoped
that the State will have reached a more prosperous level, and
that the Levy will have thoroughly shaken down its new
conditions. The position could then be reviewed afresh, and
it mi^it be found possible to do without a British Officer at
all.
6# If Government were to accept this proposal then I
suggest that Captain Alban should receive
Grade Pay .. .. ... Rs. 750.
Overseas Pay Rs. 150.
Allowance as Commandant Rs. 200.
Allowance as Financial)
Adviser ) ... r 3 . 200.

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The file contains correspondence relating to Muscat state finances. The correspondence is between the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and Consul, Muscat, the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , the Government of India (External Affairs and Foreign and Political Departments), the India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. , and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Said bin Taimur [Sa‘īd ibn Taymūr Āl Bū Sa‘īd].

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1 file (364 folios)
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 365; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

Please note ff 326-330 may not be original to this file as its existing foliation was not consistent with the rest of the file.

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