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It might be inferred from the above that the unusually marked improvement
in trading shewn in 1356 (when receipts exceeded estimated by 3£ lakhs) had
continued; but a comparison of actual receipts will better indicate the position :—
Comparison of Actual Receipts.

Budget Head. Year 1356. Year 1357. Increase. Decrease

Its. Its. Rs. Rs.

Customs it Import Yard 10,28,013 10,51,741 23,728
Pearling Licenses 10,313 15,016 397
Craft Licenses 2,590 2,701 111

Total Rs. 10,46,916 10,70,358 23,839 397

Year 1357 :—Total Increase: Rs. 23,839
„ Decrease: „ 397
Net Increase: Rs. 23,442

From the above summary, it may well be thought that the slight increase of
Rs. 23,442 indicates continued improvement in trade conditions. Such, however, is
not the case, as is indicated by a comparison of classified receipts;—

Comparison of Classified Receipts (Customs).

Source. Year 1356. Year 1357. Increase. Decrease.

Rs. Rs. Re. Rs.

Steamers 5,19,378 4,37,962 81,416
Native Craft 1,01,340 82,844 18,496
Parcels Post 26,724 24,599 2,125
Passengers 34,146 27,786 6,360
Export Duty 2,286 1,971 315
Direct Transhipment 69,382 2,24,399 1,55,017
Import Yard 2,64,735 2,43,336 21,399
Miscellaneous 10,022 8,844 1,178
Total Rs. 10,28,013 10,51,741 1,55,017 1,31,289