National Convention continues Compilation of suggestions on amendments, additions, repeals and transfer presented

Yangon, 20 Aug - The Plenary Session of the National Convention continued at Pyidaungsu Hall in Nyaunghnapin Camp, Hmawby Township, Yangon Division, at 9 am today.

The Panel of Chairmen presented compilation on suggestions of Delegate Groups on matters concerning the amendments, the additions, the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by National Convention.

Present on the occasion were National Convention Convening Commission Chairman State Peace and Development Council Secretary-1 Lt-Gen Thein Sein and members, National Convention Convening Work Committee Chairman Chief Justice U Aung Toe and members, National Convention Convening Management Committee Chairman Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and members, chairmen and officials of sub-committees, delegates of political parties such as National Unity Party, Union Pa-O National Organization, Shan State Kokang Democratic Party, Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity Organization, Lahu National Development Party, Union Kayin League, Kokang Democracy and Unity Party and Wa National Development Party, representatives-elect of National Unity Party and Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity Organization, independent representatives-elect, delegates of national races from Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan (South), Shan (North) and Shan (East) States, Sagaing, Taninthayi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates of peasants from Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan (South), Shan (North) and Shan (East) States, Sagaing, Taninthayi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates of workers from Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan (South), Shan (North) and Shan (East) States, Sagaing, Taninthayi, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Yangon and Ayeyawady Divisions, delegates of intellectuals and intelligentsia, delegates of State service personnel from the State Peace and Development Council Office, the President Office, the Pyithu Hluttaw Office, the Government Office, the Supreme Court, the Attorney-General's Office, the Auditor-General's Office, the Multi-party Democracy General Election Commission Office, the Civil Service Selection and Training Board, the Yangon City Development Committee, the Mandalay City Development Committee and the State service personnel of the respective ministries, other invited delegates, delegates from Shan State (North) Special Region-1, Shan State (North) Special Region-2, Shan State (North) Special Region-3, Shan State (East) Special Region-4, Shan State (North) Special Region-5, Shan State (South) Special Region-6, Kachin State Special Region-1, Kachin State Special Region-2, Kayah State Special Region-1, Kayah State Special Region-2, Kayah State Special Region-3, Kayinni National Democratic Party (KNDP) (Dragon) Group, Kayinni National Progressive Party (KNPP) Breakaway (Hoya), Kayinni National Unity and Solidarity Organization (Ka Ma Sa Nya), Democratic Kayin Buddhist Organization (DKBA) and Haungthayaw Special Region Group who have returned to the legal fold, Nyeinchanyay Myothit Group from Hpa-an Township of Kayin State, Burma Communist Party (Rakhine Group), Arakan Army (AA), Homein Region Development and Welfare Group, Shwepyiaye (MTA), Manpan People's Militia Group, Mon Peace Group (Chaungchi Region) and Mon (Breakaway) Nai Seik Chan Group that had exchanged arms for peace.

At 7.30 am, before the plenary session of the National Convention, Chairman of National Convention Convening Commission Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Thein Sein and members, Chairman of National Convention Convening Work Committee Chief Justice U Aung Toe and members, Chairman of National Convention Convening Management Committee Auditor-General Maj-Gen Lun Maung and members, chairmen of the respective subcommittees and members, delegates of political parties, representatives-elect, delegates of national races, delegates of peasants, delegates of intellectuals and intelligentsia delegates of workers, delegates of service personnel and other invited delegates signed in the attendance books at Pyidaungsu Hall and the recreation hall for National Convention delegates.

At the plenary session, U Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint of Delegate Group of National Races presided over the meeting together with U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin) of NCC Work Committee, U Saw Philip (a) U Philip Sam of Delegate Group of Political Parties, U Maung Gyi of Delegate Group of Representatives-elect, U Kan Nyunt of Delegate Group of Peasants, U Kyaw Win Tun of Delegate Group of Workers, Dr Maung Maung Wint of Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia, U Tin Kha of Delegate Group of State Service Personnel and Dr Ma Nan Tu Ja of Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons as members of the panel of chairmen.

Director U Than Aung of the NCC Work Committee Office acted as MC and Deputy Director U Aung Kyi as co-MC. The MC declared the start of the meeting with the permission of the chairman as 1046 out of 1,071 delegates were in attendance, accounting for 97.67 per cent.

The Panel of Chairmen presented compilation on suggestions of Delegate Groups on matters concerning the amendments, the additions and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by National Convention. First, U Tin Kha of Delegate Group of State Service Personnel presented the compilation.

(The presentation is reported separately.)

Next, Dr Ma Nan Tu Ja of Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons and U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin) of NCC Work Committee presented the compilation and the Plenary Session took a break at 9.50 am.

(The presentation are reported separately.)

When the Plenary Session of the National Convention resumed at 10.05 am, U Saw Philip (a) U Philip Sam of Delegate Group of Political Parties, U Maung Gyi of Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect and U Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint of Delegate Group of National Races presented compilations on suggestions of Delegate Groups on matters concerning the amendments, the additions and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by National Convention. The Plenary Session took a break at 10.55 am.

(The presentation of U Saw Philip (a) U Philip Sam is reported separately and the presentation of U Maung Gyi and U Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint are to be reported.)

The Plenary Session of the National Convention continued at 11.10 am. U Kan Nyunt of Delegate Group of Peasants and U Kyaw Win Tun of Delegate Group of Workers presented compilations on suggestions of Delegate Groups on matters concerning the amendments, the additions and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by National Convention. The Plenary Session of the National Convention went into recess at 11.50 am.

(The presentations of U Kan Nyunt and U Kyaw Win Tun will be reported.)

The Plenary Session of the National Convention continues at 9 am on 22 August (Wednesday) at the Pyidaungsu Hall.

Meetings of delegate groups of National Convention held

Yangon, 20 Aug - The meetings of delegate groups of political parties and workers were held at the designated places of Nyaunghnapin Camp, Hmawby Township, today.

Before the meetings, members of panel of chairmen and delegates signed in the attendance book.

Delegate group of political parties

The meeting of the delegate group of political parties was held at the meeting hall-1 this afternoon. U Tun Yin Law of National Unity Party presided over the meeting as an alternate chairman together with U Le Kwae Chin of Shan State Kokang Democratic Party and U Saw Philip (a) U Philip Sam of ?Wa? National Development Party as members of the panel of chairmen.

Deputy Director U Khin Maung Phyu of National Convention Convening Work Committee Office acted as MC and Assistant Director Daw Htay Htay Win as co-MC. The meeting chairman declared the start of the meeting valid as there accounted for 93.1 per cent in attendance.

Next, U Tun Yin Law made an opening speech and explained the clarification made by the chairman of the National Convention Convening Work Committee re-garding the amend-ments, the additions and the repeals out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by National Convention. Participants of the meeting discussed matters related to compiling a paper to be put forward.

Afterwards, the alternate chairman made concluding remarks.

Delegate group of workers

The meeting of the delegate group of workers was held at the meeting hall-5 this afternoon. U Bo Thein of Kengtung Township, Shan State (East), presided over the meeting as an alternate chairman together with Dr Myo Thant Tin of Ahlon Township and U Kyaw Win Tun of Kyaukpadaung Township as members of panel of chairmen.

Deputy Director U Zaw Win of National Convention Convening Work Committee Office acted as MC and Assistant Director U Aung Win as co-MC. The meeting chairman declared the start of  the meeting valid as there accounted for 95.74 per cent attendance.

Next, U Bo Thein made an opening speech and U Kyaw Myo Win of Kyaukpadaung Township explained the clarification made by the chairman of the National Convention Convening Work Committee re-garding the amendments, the additions and the repeals out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by National Convention. Participants of the meeting discussed matters related to compiling a paper to be put forward.

Afterwards, the alternate chairman made concluding re-marks and the meeting ended.

The term , Chairman of Yangon Council, prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission should be replaced with the term , Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council

Yangon, 20 Aug - The following is the compilation presented by member of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary Session of the National Convention U Saw Philip (a) U Philip Sam Delegate Group of Political Parties on suggestions made by Delegate Groups on matters concerning the amendments, the additions and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by the National Convention.

Esteemed delegates,

At the plenary session held on 6 August 2007, the Work Committee Chairman said, If you agree to my proposal of designating Nay Pyi Taw, the Capital of the Union of Myanmar, as a Union territory placed under direct administration of the President, detailed basic principles to be adopted for Nay Pyi Taw should be the same, as that for Yangon Council.

Therefore, discussions are to be held and suggestions to be made to decide whether or not the term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles on administration of Capital Yangon, a Union territory, prescribed in para 35 and the detailed basic principles on designation of the status of the Chairman and members of Yangon Council prescribed in para 36 of the detailed basic principles adopted at the plenary session held from 28 to 30 March 1996, should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw, and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

Esteemed delegates,

It is no longer needed to prescribe the detailed basic principles on administration of Cocogyun Township, a Union territory, prescribed in para 37, so they will not be prescribed any longer.

Esteemed delegates,

Concerning the matter, National Unity Party said, The term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles on administration of Capital Yangon, a Union territory, prescribed in para 35 and the detailed basic principles on designation of the status of the Chairman and members of Yangon Council prescribed in para 36 of the detailed basic principles adopted at the plenary session held from 28 to 30 March 1996, should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw, and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council. It is no longer needed to prescribe the detailed basic principles on administration of Cocogyun Township, a Union territory, prescribed in para 37, so they will not be prescribed any longer.

Union Pa-O National Organization said, When we study the Work Committee Chairman's clarification, we found that the eight additions, the five amendments and one transfer altogether 15 are appropriate.

Shan State Kokang Democratic Party said the additions should be made to the paras 35, 36, subpara (c) 6 of para 16, and para 37 should be repealed as explained by the Work Committee Chairman.

Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization said the additions should be made to the paras 35, 36, subpara (c) 6 of para 16, and para 37 should be repealed as explained by the Work Committee Chairman.

Lahu National Development Party said the additions should be made to the paras 35, 36, subpara (c) 6 of para 16, and para 37 should be repealed as explained by the Work Committee Chairman.

Union Kayin League said the additions should be made to the paras 35, 36, subpara (c) 6 of para 16, and para 37 should be repealed as explained by the Work Committee Chairman.

Kokang Democracy and Unity Party said, we agree to the amendments, additions and repeals made to a few detailed principles and facts as explained by the Work Committee Chairman.

Wa National development Party said, The term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles on administration of Capital Yangon, a Union territory, prescribed in para 35 and the detailed basic principles on designation of the status of the Chairman and members of Yangon Council prescribed in para 36 of the detailed basic principles adopted at the plenary session held from 28 to 30 March 1996, should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw, and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

Esteemed delegates,

Of the four papers presented the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect, the representatives of the NUP and Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization presented the papers same as those of the respective parties.

Independent Representatives-Elect Dr Hmu Htan of Thantlang Township Constituency in Chin State, U Aung Thein of Ywangan Township Constituency in Shan State (South) and U Tun Kyaw of Namhsan Township Constituency in Shan State (North) said, The term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles on administration of Capital Yangon, a Union territory, prescribed in para 35 and the detailed basic principles on designation of the status of the Chairman and members of Yangon Council prescribed in para 36 of the detailed basic principles adopted at the plenary session held from 28 to 30 March 1996, should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw, and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

Independent representatives-elect U Tin Win of Kyaiklat Township Constituency 2, U Thein Kyi of Taungdwingyi Township Constituency 1, U Hla Soe of Minbu Township Constituency 2, U Mya Hlaing of Twantay Township Constituency 2, U Kyi Win of Mingaladon Township Constituency 1 and U Tin Tun Maung of Mingaladon Township Constituency 2 said, We agree to the designation of Nay Pyi Taw, the Capital of the Union of Myanmar, as a Union territory placed under direct administration of the President, detailed basic principles to be adopted for Nay Pyi Taw should be the same, as that for Yangon Council.

The term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of National Races said, The term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles on administration of Capital Yangon, a Union territory, prescribed in para 35 and the detailed basic principles on designation of the status of the Chairman and members of Yangon Council prescribed in para 36 of the detailed basic principles adopted at the plenary session held from 28 to 30 March 1996, should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw, and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Peasants said, We agree to the clarification in connection with the designation of Nay Pyi Taw, the Capital of the Union of Myanmar, as a Union territory placed under direct administration of the President. The term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Workers said, The term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles on administration of Capital Yangon, a Union territory, prescribed in para 35 and the detailed basic principles on designation of the status of the Chairman and members of Yangon Council prescribed in para 36 of the detailed basic principles adopted at the plenary session held from 28 to 30 March 1996, should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw, and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia said, The term Capital Yangon should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw, and the term Chairman of Yangon Council with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group pf State Service Personnel said. The term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles on administration of Capital Yangon, a Union territory, prescribed in para 35 and the detailed basic principles on designation of the status of the Chairman and members of Yangon Council prescribed in para 36 of the detailed basic principles adopted at the plenary session held from 28 to 30 March 1996, should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw, and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons said,The term Capital Yangon prescribed in the detailed basic principles on administration of Capital Yangon, a Union territory, prescribed in para 35 and the detailed basic principles on designation of the status of the Chairman and members of Yangon Council prescribed in para 36 of the detailed basic principles adopted at the plenary session held from 28 to 30 March 1996, should be replaced with the term Nay Pyi Taw, and the term Chairman of Yangon Council prescribed in sub-para (c) 6 of para 16 of detailed basic principle for Formation of Financial Commission with the term Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council.

The designation of Yangon as a Union territory under direct administration of the president should be revoked

Yangon, 20 Aug - The following is the compilation presented by member of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary Session of the National Convention U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin) of National Convention Convening Work Committee on suggestions made by Delegate Groups on matters concerning the amendments, the additions and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by the National Convention.

Esteemed delegates,

At the plenary session of the National Convention held on 6 August 2007, the Work Committee Chairman said,  Regarding the designation of Union territories, the National Convention plenary session held on 9 April 1994 laid down detailed basic principles:

5. Designation of Union territories.

(a) Yangon City, that is the Capital of the Union, is designated as Union territory placed under direct administration of the President of the Union.

(b) Cocogyun Township which has a special situation is designated as Union territory and placed under direct administration of the President of the Union,

(c) if need arises to designate areas that have special situation in connection with national defence, security, administration and economy etc. as Union territories they may be so designated as Union territories after enacting laws.

Internationally, the city where the office of the central government is based is designated as the capital of the State. And in some countries, the capitals are placed under direct administration of the President or the Union. Now, the government of the Union of Myanmar and the offices of the central governments are based in Nay Pyi Taw. So, the capital of the State is Nay Pyi Taw. Therefore, need arises to amend the words Yangon City, that is the Capital of the Union prescribed in one of the three above-mentioned detailed basic principles. Yangon is not the capital of the nation any longer, but it remains a commercial city.

The designation of Yangon as a Union territory under the direct administration of the president should be revoked. And the municipal area of Nay Pyi Taw, which has become the Capital of the State, should be designated as a Union territory placed under the direct administration of the president.

Yangon is no longer the Capital of the State, so the term Capital Yangon will be replaced with the term Yangon. Moreover, the detailed basic principle Cocogyun Township which has a special situation is designated as Union territory and placed under direct administration of the President of the Union should be revoked. The designation of Yangon and Cocogyun Township as Union territories is revoked, so, they will remain in Yangon Region.

As I have presented that by revoking the designation of Cocogyun Township as a Union territory, the detailed basic principle of the sub-para (b) no longer needs to be prescribed. However, sub-para (c) should still exist. So, sub-para (c) should be sub-para (b). Therefore, discussions are to be held and suggestions, to be made to decide whether or not the detailed basic principle:

(a) Nay Pyi Taw, that is the Capital of the Union, is designated as Union territory placed under direct administration of the President of the Union.

(b) if need arises to designate areas that have special situation in connection with national defence, security, administration and economy etc. as Union territories they may be designated as Union territories after enacting laws should be adopted.

Esteemed delegates,

Concerning the matter, the National Unity Party said, The designation of Yangon as a Union territory under the direct administration of the president should be revoked. And the municipal area of Nay Pyi Taw, which has become the Capital of the State, should be designated as a Union territory placed under the direct administration of the president. Moreover, the detailed basic principle Cocogyun Township which has a special situation is designated as Union territory and placed under direct administration of the President of the Union? should be revoked.

Union Pa-O National Organization said, When we study the Work Committee Chairman's clarification, we found that the eight amendment-cum-additions, the five amendments and one transfer altogether 15 are appropriate.

Shan State Kokang Democratic Party said, Now, the government of the Union of Myanmar and the offices of the central governments are based in Nay Pyi Taw. The designation of Yangon and Cocogyun Township as Union territories is revoked, so, they should remain in Yangon Region.

Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization said, The designation of Yangon and Cocogyun Township as Union territories should be revoked.

Lahu National Development Party said that in connection with the designation of Union territories, the detailed basic principle should be adopted in accord with the clarification of the Work Committee Chairman.

Union Kayin League said that the designation of Union territories should be in accord with the clarification made by the Work Committee Chairman at the plenary session of the National Convention held on 6 August 2007.

Kokang Democracy and Unity Party said, We agree to the amendments, additions and repeals made to a few detailed principles and facts as explained by the Work Committee Chairman.

Wa National Development Party said, The designation of Yangon as a Union territory under the direct administration of the president should be revoked. And the municipal area of Nay Pyi Taw, which has become the Capital of the State, should be designated as a Union territory placed under the direct administration of the president. Moreover, the detailed basic principle Cocogyun Township which has a special situation is designated as Union territory and placed under direct administration of the President of the Union? should be revoked.

Esteemed delegates,

Of the four papers presented the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect, the representatives of the NUP and Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization presented the papers same as those of the respective parties.

Independent Representatives-Elect Dr Hmu Htan of Thantlang Township Constituency in Chin State, U Aung Thein of Ywangan Township Constituency in Shan State (South) and U Tun Kyaw of Namhsan Township Constituency in Shan State (North) said, Internationally, the city where the office of the central government is based is designated as the capital of the State. And in some countries, the capitals are placed under direct administration of the President or the Union. Now, the government of the Union of Myanmar and the offices of the central governments are based in Nay Pyi Taw. The designation of Yangon as a Union territory under the direct administration of the president should be revoked. Moreover, the detailed basic principle Cocogyun Township which has a special situation is designated as Union territory and placed under direct administration of the President of the Union should be revoked.

Independent representatives-elect U Tin Win of Kyaiklat Township Constituency 2, U Thein Kyi of Taungdwingyi Township Constituency 1, U Hla Soe of Minbu Township Constituency 2, U Mya Hlaing of Twantay Township Constituency 2, U Kyi Win of Mingaladon Township Constituency 1 and U Tin Tun Maung of Mingaladon Township Constituency 2 said, The designation of Yangon as a Union territory under the direct administration of the president should be revoked. And the municipal area of Nay Pyi Taw, which has become the Capital of the State, should be designated as a Union territory placed under the direct administration of the president. The term Capital Yangon will be replaced with the term Yangon. Moreover, the detailed basic principle Cocogyun Township which has a special situation is designated as Union territory and placed under direct administration of the President of the Union should be revoked. The designation of Yangon and Cocogyun Township as Union territories is revoked, so, they will remain in Yangon Region.

The designation of Yangon and Cocogyun Township as Union territories is revoked, the detailed basic principle of the sub-para (b) no longer needs to be prescribed. But the sub-para (c) should be stated as the sub-para (b). Esteemed delegates, Delegate Group of National Races said, Now, the government of the Union of Myanmar and the offices of the central governments are based in Nay Pyi Taw.

So, the capital of the State is Nay Pyi Taw. The designation of Yangon as a Union territory under the direct administration of the president should be revoked. And the municipal area of Nay Pyi Taw, which has become the Capital of the State, should be designated as a Union territory placed under the direct administration of the president. Moreover, the detailed basic principle Cocogyun Township which has a special situation is designated as Union territory and placed under direct administration of the President of the Union should be revoked.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Peasants said, Internationally, the city where the office of the central government is based is designated as the capital of the State. And in some countries, the capitals are placed under direct administration of the President or the Union. Now, the government of the Union of Myanmar and the offices of the central governments are based in Nay Pyi Taw. So, the capital of the State is Nay Pyi Taw. The municipal area of Nay Pyi Taw, which has become the Capital of the State, should be designated as a Union territory placed under the direct administration of the president.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Workers said, Internationally, the city where the office of the central government is based is designated as the capital of the State. And in some countries, the capitals are placed under direct administration of the President or the Union. Now, the government of the Union of Myanmar and the offices of the central governments are based in Nay Pyi Taw. So, the capital of the State is Nay Pyi Taw. The municipal area of Nay Pyi Taw, which has become the Capital of the State, should be designated as a Union territory placed under the direct administration of the president. The designation of Yangon and Cocogyun Township as Union territories is revoked. Esteemed delegates, Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia said, The designation of Yangon as a Union territory should be revoked. And the municipal area of Nay Pyi Taw, which has become the Capital of the State, should be designated as a Union territory. The designation of Cocogyun Township as Union territories is revoked. The detailed basic principle said that Nay Pyi Taw, that is the Capital of the Union, is designated as Union territory should be adopted.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of State Service Personnel said, The plenary session held on 3 August 2007 laid down the detailed basic principle  Nay Pyi Taw is the Capital of the Union. The designation of Yangon as a Union territory under the direct administration of the president should be revoked. And the municipal area of Nay Pyi Taw, which has become the Capital of the State, should be designated as a Union territory placed under the direct administration of the president. The designation of Cocogyun Township as Union territories is revoked.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons discussed in support of the clarifications made by the Work Committee Chairman.

The word the respective should be added to the word Union territories for the usage to be more precise

Yangon, 20 Aug - The following is the compilation presented by member of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary Session of the National Convention Dr Ma Nan Tu Ja of Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons on suggestions made by Delegate Groups on matters concerning the amendments, the additions and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by the National Convention.

Esteemed delegates,

At the plenary session held on 6 August 2007, the Work Committee Chairman said,  At the plenary session of the National Convention held on 28 March 1996, I have explained the adoption of detailed basic principles for the Chapter Formation of Legislature.

Concerning the Amyotha Hluttaw, I have explained as follows:

Amyotha Hluttaw shall be formed with a maximum of 224 Hluttaw representatives, as follows:

(a) 168 Amyotha Hluttaw representatives elected in equal numbers of 12 from each region or state inclusive of Union territories, and including one representative from each self-administered division or self-administered zone

(b) 56 Tatmadaw member Amyotha Hluttaw representatives nominated by the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services in accord with law at the rate of four representatives from each region or state inclusive of Union territories.

The expression inclusive of Union territories means areas that were included in the present states and divisions but have been designated as Union territories and the areas proclaimed by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw as Union territories because of their significant characteristics after the promulgation of this Constitution. The word ?the respective should be added to the word Union territories for the usage to be more precise.

Hence, delegates will have to decide whether the abovementioned detailed basic principle should be amended as follows:

Amyotha Hluttaw shall be formed with a maximum of 224 Hluttaw representatives, as follows:

(a) 168 Amyotha Hluttaw representatives elected in equal numbers of 12 from each region or state inclusive of the respective Union territories, and including one representative from each self-administered division or self-administered zone.

(b) 56 Tatmadaw member Amyotha Hluttaw representatives nominated by the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services in accord with law at the rate of four representatives from each region or state inclusive of the respective Union territories.

(c) In forming the Amyotha Hluttaw in accord with the subparas (a) and (b), the words the respective Union territories mean Union territories designated by this Constitution and Union territories proclaimed by Pyidaungsu Hluttaw after enacting laws concerning the matter to elect Amyotha Hluttaw representatives are inclusive in the state or division or the region or state they are included in.

Esteemed delegates,

Concerning the matter, National Unity Party said, In our view, the word the respective should be added to the word Union territories? of the subpara (a) for the usage to be more precise. The expression inclusive of Union territories means areas that were included in the present states and divisions but have been designated as Union territories and the areas proclaimed by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw as Union territories because of their significant characteristics after the promulgation of this Constitution.

Union Pa-O National Organization said, When we study the Work Committee Chairman's clarification, we found that the eight amendment-cum-additions, the five amendments, one repeal and one transfer altogether 15 are appropriate.

Shan State Kokang Democratic Party said, As explained by the Work Committee Chairman, the word the respective should be added to the word Union territories of the subpara (a) for the usage to be more precise.

Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization said, As explained by the Work Committee Chairman, the word the respective should be added to the word Union territories of the subpara (a) for the usage to be more precise and comprehensive.

Lahu National Development Party said that the detailed basic principle concerning the formation of Amyotha Hluttaw should be adopted in accord the clarification of the Work Committee Chairman.

Union Kayin Leagues agreed to the adoption of the detailed basic principle concerning the formation of Amyotha Hluttaw in accord the clarification of the Work Committee Chairman.

Kokang Democracy and Unity Party said, we agree to the amendments, additions and repeals made to few detailed principles and facts as explained by the Work Committee Chairman.

Wa National Development Party said, In our view, the word the respective should be added to the word Union territories as explained by the Work Committee Chairman.

Esteemed delegates,

Of the four papers presented the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect, the representatives of the NUP and Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization presented the papers same as those of the respective partiers.

Independent Representatives-Elect Dr Hmu Htan of Thantlang Township Constituency in Chin State, U Aung Thein of Ywangan Township Constituency in Shan State and U Tun Kyaw of Namhsan Township Constituency in Shan State (North) said, The expression inclusive of Union territories in the subparas (a) and (b) means areas that were included in the present states and divisions but have been designated as Union territories and the areas proclaimed by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw as Union territories because of their significant characteristics after the promulgation of this Constitution. The word the respective should be added to the word Union territories for the usage to be more precise.

Independent representatives-elect U Tin Win of Kyaiklat Township Constituency 2, U Thein Kyi of Taungdwingyi Township Constituency 1, U Hla Soe of Minbu Township Constituency 2, U Mya Hlaing of Twantay Township Constituency 2, U Kyi Win of Mingaladon Township Constituency 1 and U Tin Tun Maung of Mingaladon Township Constituency 2 said, The expression inclusive of Union territories means areas that were included in the present states and divisions but have been designated as Union territories and the areas proclaimed by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw as Union territories because of their significant characteristics after the promulgation of this Constitution. The word the respective should be added to the word Union territories for the usage to be more precise.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Groups of National Races said, The subpara (a) states equal numbers of 12 from each region or state inclusive of Union territories, and including one representative from each self-administered division or self-administered zone. The word the respective should be added to the word Union territories for the usage to be more precise.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Peasants said, The word the respective should be added to the word Union territories for the usage to be more precise.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group pf Workers agree to the addition of the word the respective to the word Union territories for the usage to be more precise.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Intellectual and Intelligentsia is in favour of adding the word the respective to the word Union territories for the usage to be more precise.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of State Service Personnel said, The word the respective should be added to the word Union territories for the usage to be more precise.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons agrees to the amendment of the said detailed basic principle as explained by the Work Committee Chairman.

The Hluttaw to be formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of township as well as on the basis of population

Yangon, 20 Aug - The following is the compilation presented by member of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary Session of the National Convention U Tin Kha of Delegate Group of State Service Personnel on suggestions made by Delegate Groups on matters concerning the amendments, the additions and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that have been adopted by the National Convention.

Esteemed delegates,

At the plenary session held on 6 August 2007, the Work Committee chairman adopted the detailed basic principles regarding the Formation of Pyithu Hluttaw laid down at the plenary session of the National Convention held on 28 March 1996. They are:

Pyithu Hluttaw shall be formed with a maximum of 440 Hluttaw representatives as follows:

(a) Not more than 330 Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of population.

(b) Not more than 110 Tatmadaw member Hluttaw representatives nominated in accord with law by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services.

As the Pyithu Hluttaw is termed as the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of population, the election of Pyithu Hluttaw representatives will have to be based on population. If the Constitution has a principle saying that election should be based on population, it will be not possible to elect one representative each from every township.

If the election of the Pyithu Hluttaw representatives is based on population, Regions will be able to elect 237 representatives and they will have 31 more representatives; and the States will be able to elect only 93 representatives and they will have 31 less representatives.

If the election of the Pyithu Hluttaw representatives is based on population and township, Regions will be able to elect 206 representatives and the States, 124 which is plus 31.

According to the adopted detailed basic principle, population-based constituencies have been designated for the formation of the Pyithu Hluttaw and not more than 330 Pyithu Hluttaw representatives must be elected.

When the total number of townships exceeds 330, the number of Pyithu Hluttaw representatives will also exceed 330, if one representative from each township is elected.

So, when the number of townships goes over 330, a newly formed township should be joined with one of the townships adjacent to it to designate a Pyithu Hluttaw constituency. The 330 Pyithu Hluttaw representatives will be elected one each from every such designated constituency.

Here, concerning the formation of the Pyithu Hluttaw:

Pyithu Hluttaw shall be formed with a maximum of 440 Hluttaw representatives as follows:

(a) Not more than 330 Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of township as well as on the basis of population from constituencies designated in accord with the law after combining a newly formed township with one of the suitable townships adjacent to it if the total number of townships exceeds 330

(b) Not more than 110 Tatmadaw member Hluttaw representatives nominated in accord with law by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services.

If the above-mentioned detailed basic is adopted the usage the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of population should be substituted with the usage the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of township as well as on the basis of population.

Esteemed delegates,

Regarding the explanation, the National Unity Party said, If the abovementioned detailed basic is adopted the usage the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of population should be substituted with the usage the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of township as well as on the basis of population.

Union Pa-O Natioal Organization said, Of the basic principles and detailed basic principles, the Work Committee chairman explained, eight points for addition, five points for amendment, one point for repeal, and one point for transfer totalling 15 points should be added, amended, repealed or transferred.

Shan State Kokang Democratic Party said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization said the points the Work Committee chairman had explained in relation to formation of Phyithu Hluttaw should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Lahu National Development Party suggested the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained regarding the formation of Pyithu Hluttaw should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Union Kayin League said the points the Work Committee chairman had explained in relation to formation of Phyithu Hluttaw should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Kokang Democracy and Unity Party said, We are in support of amending, adding suitable words to, and repealing some necessary basic principles and detailed principles the Work Committee chairman explained.

Wa National Development Party said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Esteemed delegates,

Of the four proposal papers presented by the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect, the political parties from the Delegate Group of Political Parites discussed the stances of the representative of the National Unity Party, and the representative of Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization. Respective representatives held similar discussions.

Independent Representatives-Elect Dr Hmu Htan of Thantlang Township Constituency in Chin State, U Aung Thein of Ywangan Township Constituency in Shan State and U Tun Kyaw of Namhsan Township Constituency in Shan State (North) from the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Independent representatives-elect U Tin Win of Kyaiklat Township Constituency 2, U Thein Kyi of Taungdwingyi Township Constituency 1, U Hla Soe of Minbu Township Constituency 2, U Mya Hlaing of Twantay Township Constituency 2, U Kyi Win of Mingaladon Township Constituency 1 and U Tin Tun Maung of Mingaladon Township Constituency 2 form the same group said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of National Races said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Peasants said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Workers said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles. In order to be in conformity with If the abovementioned detailed basic, the expression the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of township as well as on the basis of population should be replaced with the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of population.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of State Service Personnel said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles. In order to be in conformity with If the abovementioned detailed basic, the expression the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of township as well as on the basis of population should be replaced with the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of population.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons said that regarding formation of Pyithu Hluttaw the points the Work Committee Chairman had explained should be adopted as detailed basic principles. In order to be in conformity with If the abovementioned detailed basic, the expression the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of township as well as on the basis of population should be replaced with the Hluttaw formed with Hluttaw representatives elected on the basis of population.