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How we reacted to Tsunami; the National catastrophe
     
  ·  Tsunami (Special Provisions) Act, No. 16 of 2005
   

 In order to give effect to the National Policy of the State that it is to grant adequate protection to those affected by the Tsunami, a Tsunami (Special Provisions) Act, No. 16 of 2005 has been enacted. The act deals with the following matters.

4         Issuance of death certificates in relation to missing persons.
4       Providing for current custodian registration, foster care and adoption of children and young persons
         who have lost one or both parents, with focus on the child’s best interest.
 4         Safeguarding prescription rights.
4         Special measures in relation to land disputes and possession rights in relation to the prevention of a
         breach of the peace.
 4         Protecting tenancy and leasehold rights.
4         Stringent punishment for those defrauding Tsunami Aid.
     
  · Legal Aid Commission - Mobile services, Special help desks, Regional Training and awareness program were conducted from 15th February to 15th June, 2005.
     
  · Mediation (Special Categories of Disputes) Act, No 21 of 2003 The Gazette of the Democratic Republic of   Sri Lanka (Extra ordinary) on the 15th June, 2005, specified the category of disputes and the Special Mediation Board areas affected by Tsunami.
     
  · Mediation Regulations, No 1 of 2005, comprising the Qualifications of mediators and fees were gazetted on the 29th of June, 2005.Categories of Disputes identified were; any dispute where the debt, damage or demand has arisen as a result of the Tsunami which occurred on December 26, 2004.
     
  · Special Mediation Boards Areas declared – Administrative districts of   (i)    Colombo,
                                                                                                                                  (ii)    Gampaha,
                                                                                                                                  (iii)   Kalutara,
                                                                                                                                  (iv)   Galle,
                                                                                                                                  (v)    Matara,
                                                                                                                                  (vi)   Hambantota,
                                                                                                                                  (vii)  Jaffna,
 		 (viii) Mullaitivu,
(ix)    Kilinochichi,
(x)     Batticaloa,
(xi)    Amparai, 
(xii)   Trincomalee and
(xiii)  Puttalam.
     
   

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