Sunday , 24 March 2013
To construct military camps in Jaffna district, lands belonging to state departments are compelled to grant from the divisional secretaries, by those attired in uniform is according to reports.
Concerning the forcible action of uniformed men, so far the political sectors from the Jaffna district have not taken any action was said.
Lands are appealed to construct permanent camps by the military in the Jaffna district from last year 2011, and mainly many lands belonging to state departments are requested by them.
The said state department has not consented in granting the lands, and approval was not granted at the district coordination committee meeting, hence the respective divisional secretariats have not granted the said lands to the forces.
In this situation on last 11th, Land Minister Janaka Bandara Tennakone visited Jaffna district, had instructed the respective divisional secretaries to immediately forward letter to him, that they do not object in granting lands belonging to state departments, which activity should be expedited. Minister said there is not necessary to acquire approval from the District Coordination Committee meeting.
In this state the uniformed men are recently visiting the respective divisional secretariats and are requesting to sign letters written in Sinhala language.
Uniformed men notify that such activity is processed according to the instructions from Land Ministry.
No objection letters completely written in Sinhala language to issue lands demanded by the forces is distributed to the divisional secretaries for signature and such documents are signed as there is no option was said. The letters are completely prepared in Sinhala language, highlights the request made by the forces for lands.
Concerning this, Jaffna district government sector members and ministers continuing to maintain silence, whether they are aiding and abating in granting lands to the uniformed personnel is the speculation amidst the society.
Sunday , 24 March 2013
