A special meeting to review this situation was held on 17th May 2013 with the participation of representatives from the Department of Immigration and Emigration, the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence Ministry, Sri Lanka Navy and the Police. During the meeting it was instructed to submit reports to the Commission on following items: 1. Establishment of a permanent building in addition to the present building considering security related issues, special needs and gender sensibility. 2. The Department of Emigration and Immigration should take over the custody of the Centre and expedite recruitment of staff to carryout administration. 3. To upgrade criteria on security 4. To increase lodging facilities 5. To expedite repatriation process by discussing with relevant foreign Missions. Another fact revealed during the meeting was the problem of persons seeking asylum due to the unsafe conditions in their countries by violating immigration laws of Sri Lanka 3.10 Sumo-Moto Actions by the Commission 3.10.1 Intervention in the Best Interest of the Rights of Passengers and Pedestrians The Commission called an urgent report from the Railway Department on 27.06.2013 on the increase in the number of accidents caused due to lack of protection at railway crossings. The intervention was to address the timely need to put up warning signs, gates and signals at crossings. It was reported to the Commission that one billion Rupees has been allocated to fix security systems at railway crossings. The Commission is due to make further inquiries from relevant parties on steps taken to provide a safe train service. 35