arrested person refused to take food and medicine and his family members were at his bedside. Mr.
Assad Sally pointed out to the Commission that he was not given a reason for his arrest and
therefore requested that he should be released him unconditionally. The Commission quickly
inquired from the CID about this matter and was informed that Mr. Sally was arrested under a
warrant. It was also revealed that though authorities are obliged to inform the Commission of every
warrant for arrest, this procedure had not been adhered to this case.. The Commission emphasized
the importance of enforcing the provision.
6. Assure job security by streamlining administrative practices
HRC/2571/12
Plaintiff: P. Sivaraj and others, Civil Security Division, Police Station, Vavuniya
Respondent: Ministry of Defence
Inspector General of Police
Secretary, Ministry of Law and Order
The Plaintiffs were members of the Civil Security Division established under the Gazette No.
541/90 of 18.01.1989. As per the Gazette notice the officers attached to the Division were entitled
to draw salaries and other allowances paid to Reserved Police Officers. A complaint was previously
lodged with the Human Rights Commission under reference HRC/1852/00 about non-payment of
their entitled salaries. Despite the recommendation issued by the Commission to pay them their
salaries and other allowances, as entitled, the Plaintiffs claimed that it was not carried out
accordingly. A lengthy investigation was carried out after which the matter was referred to the
Chairman of the Commission, and the following recommendations were issued:01. The remaining 68 officers of the Division should be absorbed as Reserved Police Officers.
02. Their previous service period should be counted and added to the period of service for the
purpose of calculating the pension.
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