SF Presented his Programme on Immediate Relief Measures for War Affected Persons, to all Religious Dignitaries, Civil Society Leaders in Jaffna.!!!

Fonseka presents his programme of work in Jaffna

The Oppositions common candidate General (Retd) Sarath Fonseka yesterday presented copies of his programme on immediate relief measures for war affected persons, to all religious dignitaries, civil society leaders and intellectuals in Jaffna.

General Fonseka's office said that the programme of relief measures had been agreed upon by the political parties in the UNF and copies presented to the Chief incumbent of the Nagadipa Vihara, the High Priest of the Nallur Kovil and the Bishop of Jaffna.

The full text of the programme:

1. Restoration of Civil Administration and Normalcy.

(a) Full restoration of all Institutions of Civil Administration from the Office of Grama Sevaka upwards - Free from Military, Police and Political interference.

(b) Committees for each District headed by the respective District Secretary (GA),and comprising: Nominee of the President, Divisional Secretaries, Other Officials (Representatives of such Officials), Members of Parliament/ their Representatives, Representatives of Local Authorities, Judicial Officer/s, Security Forces Commanders/ Officers North/East, DIG - Police/ Officers, Civil Society Representatives.

To prepare a Plan of Action for immediate implementation, within one month. Monthly Reports on progress to be submitted to the President, Cabinet and Parliament.

A dedicated Secretariat to be established under the President to monitor progress and ensure implementation.

(b) The immediate measures stated herein to be implemented through Presidential Orders, including appointing Presidential Task Forces therefore.

(d) Security forces to be stationed at strategic locations only, taking into consideration national security. High Security Zones to be dismantled in keeping with the re-location of the Security Forces.

(e) Free movement of all persons to be guaranteed without being impeded by Security and Police personnel.

(f) Police to be manned, as far as practicable by Officers, who are conversant in Tamil.

2. Prohibition of 'para-military cadres' and armed groups (self styled 'War Lords')

(a) All 'para-military cadres' and 'armed groups' to be disarmed forthwith.

(b) Areas of civilian activity to be free of weapons.

(c) Except the Security Forces and police, only persons with permits under the Firearms Ordinance, would be entitled to possess firearms.

3. Re-settlement and rehabilitation of internally displaced persons.

(a) De-mining of areas to be speedily concluded, through De-mining Units.

(b) Displaced persons to be returned to their original homes, and where homes have been destroyed alternative accommodation to be provided, with financial support to establish themselves and develop livelihoods.

(c) Social infrastructure requirements, such as provision of essential Foods, Medical Centers, Hospitals, Schools, Transport, etc., to be provided.

4. Land and Agriculture

(a) Restoration of possession of private land and buildings, now occupied by Security Forces/Police/Government Agencies, to those lawfully entitled to such land and buildings.

(b) Committees referred to in 1.2 above to arrange for such restoration.

(c) Committees to submit a Scheme to the Government for payment of compensation for damage caused to buildings.


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