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. 12