now 2,357 books in the Library and the Commission subscribes to some 30 journals, including key legal publications and those of leading NGOs working in the field of human rights. In addition, the Commission subscribes to 23 newspapers and 11 magazines published in various parts of the country or abroad. In the course of the year, the employees of the Commission .were made 112 eligible for allotment of General Pool Accommodation. The Commission urges that their interests be fully respected, as many members of the staff of the Commission are greatly in need of such accommodation. During 1996-97, the Commission received grants-in-aid of Rs.3.65 crores. 11.13 The income of the Commission, derived as interest from investment of surplus funds in short-term deposits with banks, has been notified by Government as exempt from tax under Section 10 (23C)(iv) and (v) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The National Human Rights Commission (Annual Statement of Account) 11.14 Rules, 1996 were notified by Government. The Annual Accounts of the Commission were prepared m the prescribed proforma for the year 1994-95. Audit Certification of these accounts by the Comptroller and Auditor General of lndia is awaited. The audit of accounts of the Commission for the year 1995-96 has also been completed. A ~ r o u Savings p Linked Insurance Scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation 1 . 5 of India having the twin benefit of Savings-cum-Life Insurance has been introduced for employees of the Commission with effect from 20 December, 1996. Employees directly recruited in the Commission have been among the benefidaries. Government of lndia has also approved the NHRC Employees Pension-cumGeneral Provident Fund Scheme, the modalities of operation of which are now bang w r k e d out. 11.16