Department of Justice Administration, Tamil Eelam
All laws for the Administration of justice in Tamileelam are made by Proclamation issued by the National Leader of Tamileelam Velupillai Pirapaharan from time to time.
The Judicial Administration Division of the Liberation Tigers of Tamileelam undertakes the drafting of all necessary laws. These laws are submitted to the National leader and when accepted and proclaimed by him, become laws binding in all persons in Tamileelam.
In terms of such laws, the following Courts of Justice have been structured and are functioning.
1. The Supreme Court.
2. The Court of Appeal.
3. Special Courts (Sits only if and when required)
4. High Court.
5. District Court (civil)
6. District Court (criminal)
All appointments promotions and transfers of Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal shall be made by the National Leader.All appointments, promotions, dismisal and disciplinary control of Judges of High Courts, District Courts and the staff are made by the Chief Justice in consultation with the Head of the Judicial Administration Division.
Supreme Court
This court consists of a Chief Justice and four other Puisne Judges appointed by the National Leader. It has jurisdiction over the whole of Tamileelam.The Supreme Court is the Final Appellate Court with powers of correction of all errors in fact or in law in appeals from the Court of Appeal and Special Court. All appeal cases are heard and determined by all the five Judges of the Supreme Court sitting together. In the event of a difference of opinion among the Judges the majority decision prevails.
Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal consists of three judges appointed by the National Leader. One of the three Judges shall be designated president by the National Leader. It has jurisdiction over the whole of Tamileelam.The Court of Appeal is vested with appellate jurisdiction from judgements of all High Courts and District Courts including the correction of errors in fact and errors of Law.
The three Judges of the Court of Appeal sit together and hear all appeals. In the event of a difference of opinion among the judges the majority decision prevails.
Special Courts
This court is constituted with three Judges sitting together, appointed by the Chief Justice with the consultation of the head of Judicial Administration Division to hold the trials of Criminal/Civil cases arising out of incidents and circumstances of unforseen and unprovided for situations. This court is constituted by the Chief Justice in consultation with the Head of the Judicial Administration Division of Tamileelam. These Ad-hoc courts are constituted for Ad-hoc purposes and cease to function after conclusion of each case.
High Court
High Court has Jurisdiction to try certain criminal cases like Treason, Murder, Rape and Arson according to the previsions. The Court shall be presided by a single Judge appointed by the Chief Justice in consultation with the Judicial Administration Division..
District Court (civil)
This Court shall be the original Court with the Jurisdiction in respect of all civil cases. District court Judge shall be appointed by the Chief Justice in consultation with Judicial Administration Division.
District Court (criminal)
This Court shall be the Original Court with Jurisdiction in respect of criminal cases not specifically reserved for High Courts. Appeals lie to be High Court from orders and Judgements. Judges of this court are appointed by the Chief Justice in consultation with the Judicial Administration Division.
A Law College under aegis of the Liberation Tiger s of Tamileelam has been functioning from 1992. The subjects include Jurisprudence and International Law apart from the Personal and Property Laws applicable to the people of Tamileelam and the Laws of Civil and Criminal Proceedure and Evidence. Study Courses are devided into Internal and External Courses of Studies.
i) Internal Course of Studies has five terms extending to 3 years.
ii) External Course of Studies extends to 3 years.
All Students sit for the same examinations and on successful completion of studies are entitled to be enrolled as Attorneys-at-Law (Lawyers) as aforesaid.
Ceremonial opening of Legislation Secretariat of Judicial Administration of Tamileelam
Ceremonial opening of Legislation Secretariat of the Judicial Administration of Tamileelam was held on 26.07.2005 at 10 A.M. Traditional oil lamp was lightened by Mr.Pon Thiyagam who is in charge of Martyrs Home of Tamileelam. Tamileelam National flag was hoisted by the Head of Tamileelam Police. Unveiling of Legislation Secretariat Name Board was done by Mr.Balakumar, senior member of the LTTE.
Legislation Secretariat Building was ceremonially opened by cutting cord by the Head of Political wing of Tamileelam Mr.S.P.Tamilchelvan and the Law Library was opened by Dr.Nithiyananthan. Where so many attorneys at Law and Judges of Tamileelam from Mannar and Mullaitivu and attorneys at Law and Retired Judges from Vavuniya and Jaffna were present M.P for Mannar Mr.Selvam Adaikalanathan was also present at the occasion. Inquirers into sudden deaths and all J.PP were invited for occasion.
Following this, public meeting was held with Mr.Pararayasingam, the Head of Judicial Administration was the chair in a decorated Pandol. Some attorneys at Law from Vavuniya and Jaffna were called upon to lit the traditional oil lamp before the start of the meeting.
Mr.Nadesan was called upon to deliver a speech, who clearly expressed the progress made in the judicial administration of Tamileelam. Further said, that the Construction of building for legislation secretariat is a milestone indicating the progress made on a path of Tamils freedom fighting efforts. Even this building was funded by a well-wisher Dr.Nithiyananthan.
Later, the Head of Political wing Mr.S.P.Tamilchelvan was called upon to deliver a speech as a special invitee of the meeting. He expressed explicitly the current Political Situation of Tamileelam and the Governments motivated deceiving mentality through out.
At last a vote of thanks was delivered by Mr.Elankathir, the Deputy Head of Legislation Secretariat.
We, the Judicial Administration Division of Tamileelam invoke the assistance of well-wishers from all over the world whether financial or in kind to enable us to uplift the Judiciary to meet the needs of the people of Tamileelam.
Specially Law books on International Standards are urgently required to meet the needs of the Law students of our Law College.
Those who are willing, kindly contact the following address:-
Email: para@eelamjudicial.org
lawcollege@eelamjudicial.org
Telephone: +94-21-228-5055
Fax: +94-21-228-5055
Thanking you all
with kind regards,
Judicial Administration Division.
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