SC orders English translation of ITAK manifesto

14 June 2014 01:17 am - 1 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Based on a petition filed against the use of the word “Confederal” instead of “Federal” in the amended policy statement of the Ilangai Thamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), the Supreme Court ordered that the original and the amended policy statements be translated into English and submitted to Court.

The petition filed by H.K.D. Chandrasoma stated that a citizen could petition the SC in the likelihood of a political party or a group attempting to set up a separate state in Sri Lanka and create a division among multiethnic communities.

This petition was taken up for hearing by a SC Bench comprising Eva Wanasundera, Sisira De Abrew, and Priyantha Jayawardene.

Attorney Dharshana Weerasekera representing the petitioner told courts that the word “Samasthi” mentioned in the original policy statement of the ITAK had been replaced by the word “Inaipachchi” in its amended policy statement.

He said the word ‘Samasthi’ was similar to the word Federal, but however the word “Inaipachchi does not bear similarity to the word federal and was interpreted more as ‘Confederal’.”

“The words Federal and Confederal are not two words with the same inference, but words that give different meanings altogether,” he said.

The Counsel said the amended policy statement infers that people living in a unitary state were expecting to live under a different system in accordance with a Confederal state. By this amended policy statement of the ITAK the Unitary state mentioned in the Constitution was grossly challenged. He also appraised the court by quoting from the Wadukkodai policy statement.

The respondents in this case, the ITAK was represented by MP and Attorney M.A. Sumanthiran who said there was no difference between the original policy statement and the amended policy statement as claimed by the petitioner.

He said t hey had only substituted correct Tamil words for the Sanskrit words contained in the original policy statement and that no violation of the country’s constitution had taken place.

The three-judge bench after considering the submissions directed that the ITAK’s original policy statement and its amendments be translated into English through the Official Languages Department and submitted to Court at the next hearing on July 15.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 1

Yuri Saturday, 14 June 2014 01:38 PM

IF you really want do it on your own expensive .

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

SC orders English translation of ITAK manifesto

Comments - 1

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Ranil Wickremesinghe caravan moves on despite barking dogs

Uma Oya Development Project inaugurated

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

New Visa procedure implemented

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

No footboard riding allowed, no liability for accidents: Railways Department

Six patients claim Rs.600 million from Keheliya and others for permanent loss of sight

SLPP, UNP initiates action for forming broad alliance

Here is the way!

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident