LLRC Interim Communication:

IAC holds first session

The Inter-Agency Committee (IAC) established to facilitate the implementation of the Interim Communication of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), held its initial session under the Chairmanship of Attorney General Mohan Pieris on November 24.

The Committee gave careful consideration to the interim recommendations of the LLRC and decided to request the relevant State agencies to take immediate measures to implement the interim recommendations as best as they could and to report to the IAC as to what help (if any), would be necessary to give full meaning to the recommendations.

The IAC noted that several measures have already been taken in furtherance of the implementation process. The IAC was also of the view that it works in close consultation with the LLRC and seek the Commission’s directions if deemed necessary.

The Committee also decided to ensure that those in the North and East who are homeless, should receive due priority in the allotment of houses under the projects assisted by the Indian Government and the World Bank.

The LLRC presented interim recommendations covering several issues to President Mahinda Rajapaksa in September. These recommendations were based on a careful consideration of the representations received by the Commission from many quarters.

The Cabinet accordingly decided at the end of October, that an Inter-Agency Committee be constituted for facilitating through practical measures, the implementation of the interim recommendations.