TNA MP challenges 3 PTA regulations

MONDAY, 03 OCTOBER 2011

By S.S.Selvanayagam

Three Regulations promulgated by the Defence Minister under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) are challenged in the Supreme Court.

Jaffna district Parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah, who is the General Secretary of Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (Federal Party) has filed a fundamental rights violation petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Prevention of Terrorism (Extension of Application) Regulation, Prevention of  Terrorism (Detainees and Remandees) Regulation and Prevention of Terrorism ( Surrendees  Care and Rehabilitation) Regulation.These Regulations have been promulgated by the Defence Minister and published in the Gazette on August 29         .Full Story>>>