With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw

Yangon, 21 Aug - The following is the compilation presented by member of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary Session of the National Convention U Maung Gyi of Delegate Group of Representatives-elect 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, The plenary session of the National Convention held on 12 December 2005 laid down detailed basic principles for the sharing of judicial power. In this regard, sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 says, ?With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township.

Therefore, I would like you to give advice and make suggestions to determine whether or not sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

Esteemed delegates,

As regards the matter, National Unity Party said, The sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

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 sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization said, The sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

Lahu National Development Party said, We agree to amend the sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter in accord with the clarification made by the Work Committee Chairman.

Union Kayin League said, The sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

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, The sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

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 sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

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 sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of National Races said, The sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Peasants said, The sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Workers said, The sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia said, After designating Capital Nay Pyi Taw as a Union territory and revoking the designation of Yangon and Cocogyun Township as Union territories, it is appropriate to amend the said detailed basic principle as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of State Service Personnel said, The sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw.

Esteemed delegates,

Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons said, The sub-para 4 (a) of para 6 With regard to the judicial matter, Yangon Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Yangon City and Cocogyun Township should be amended as With regard to the judicial matter, Mandalay Region High Court is the high court of the courts situated in Nay Pyi Taw. 

Agitators taken into custody for undermining stability and security of the nation, attempting to disrupt National Convention

Nay Pyi Taw, 21 Aug - The government is striving for the emergence of a peaceful, modern, developed and discipline-flourishing democratic nation and proper evaluation of the market-oriented economic system desired by the entire people.

The National Convention, the first and foremost important for the success of the seven-step Road Map of the State, will be complete soon as it has been drawing fundamental principles and detailed basic principles. At a time when the NC is nearing completion with success, a constitution (draft) will be drawn and then a referendum held so as to successfully realize the seven-step Road Map.

Furthermore, all-round development tasks are being carried out in education, health, economic and transport sectors of the nation that are basic needs in building the peaceful, modern, developed and discipline-flourishing democratic nation. At present, progress can be witnessed in these sectors.

Information was received in advance that with the ill-intention of grabbing power, internal and external destructive elements who do not wish to see the endeavours of the government are plotting to oust the government by resorting to three strategies  to disrupt the National Convention, to cause civil unrest similar to the ?88' disturbances and to commit various acts within the framework of law.

Taking advantage of the increase in fuel prices, internal and external destructive elements have provoked the people since 15 August to ensure their three strategies meet with success.

In an interview on Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) on 17 and 18 August, Htin Kyaw (a) Kyaw Htin of Myanmar Development Committee (MDC), which had already been abolished as it was formed illegally, said protests would be held across the country as from 22 August citing fuel price hike and provoked the people into unrest.

Similarly, so-called 88' generation students Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi, Mya Aye, Arnt Bwe Kyaw, Jimmy and Kyaw Kyaw Htway held talks at the house of Ko Ko Gyi in Thingangyun Township from 6.30 am to 7.40 am on 19 August and they discussed cooperation of political groups to stage political movement, to create confrontation with the government by so-called 88' generation students, organizing university students to participate in the movement and cooperation of members of National League for Democracy (NLD), members of Students' Union and 88' generation old students.

Afterwards, they attended the 3rd memorial anniversary of late U Kyi Maung, former Vice-Chairman of the NLD, at his house on Shwetaunggya-1 Street in Bahan Township from 10.30 am to 11.30 am. Afterwards, some people led by Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi, Pyone Cho, Jimmy, Htay Kywe, Mya Aye, Panneik Tun and Kyaw Kyaw Htway went on a protest walk from the house of U Kyi Maung to Tamway Market on Thamainbayan Road in Tamway Township moving along Kaba Aye Pagoda Road and through Shwegondine traffic lights citing an increase in fuel prices. They held the protest to undermine the stability and security of the State, to disrupt and hinder the process of the National Convention.

Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi and their group members on 19 August issued a declaration saying a mass movement would be launched in front of Yangon City Hall at 1 pm on 23 August. The declaration also urged the people to participate in the movement by wearing white shirts.

Likewise, at 11 am today, a group of people led by Nyan Lin, a so-called 88' generation student, staged a protest by walking along the route from Tamway Plaza in Tamway Township to Shwegondine Road.

All in all, their agitation to cause civil unrest was aimed at undermining peace and security of the State and disrupting the ongoing National Convention. And it also amounted to breaking the law guarding against acts undermining the efforts to successfully carry out peaceful transfer of State power and facilitate the proceedings of the National Convention.

Tonight, authorities concerned have taken into custody and are interrogating the so-called 88' generation students Min Ko Naing, Ko Ko Gyi, Pyone Cho (a) Htay Win Aung, Min Zeya, Mya Aye (a) Thura, Kyaw Min Yu (a) Jimmy, Zeya (a) Kalama, Kyaw Kyaw Htwe (a) Markee, Arnt Bwe Kyaw, Panneik Tun, Zaw Zaw Min, Thet Zaw and Nyan Lin Tun for their acts may undermine the efforts for ensuring peace and security of the State, the success of the National Convention and the seven-step Road Map and peaceful transfer of the State power.

The 15 points the Work Committee has explained should be transferred to relevant chapters

Yangon, 21 Aug - The following is the compilation presented by member of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary Session of the National Convention U Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint of Delegate Group of National Races on suggestions made by the 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, When basic principles were laid down for the chapter State Fundamental Principles of the 15 Chapters to be included in the State Constitution, an exception was prescribed under the 104 basic principles as follows:

After laying down the principles to serve as base for formulating state fundamental principles, it will be carried on as follows:

of those basic principles, relevant ones are to be taken as basic in discussing basic principles in respective chapters,

of those basic principles,

those that should be mentioned in the preamble of the State Constitution should be mentioned also in that preamble,

principles concerning the State are to be mentioned separately in the chapter heading The State,

likewise, principles concerning respective chapters are to be transferred to respective chapters, when discussions are held for those respective chapters,

principles concerning the chapter ?State fundamental principle? are to be retained in the chapter on State fundamental principles?.

He said, I would also like to present the basic principles that are no longer prescribed because they do not need to be prescribed as detailed basic principles. They are:

The principles transferred to the Chapter The Head of State.

1. The Head of State is the President of the Union.

2. The President of the Union shall be elected by the presidential electoral college.

The principles transferred to the Chapter Citizenship, Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens.

3. All persons who have either one of the following requirements are citizens of the Union of Myanmar. All persons born of parents both of whom are nationals of the Union of Myanmar. Persons who are vested with citizenship according to existing laws on the date this Constitution comes into force. Citizenship, naturalization and revocation of citizenship shall be prescribed by the law.

4. Every citizen is under a duty to uphold Non-disintegration of the Union; Non-disintegration of national solidarity; and Perpetuation of sovereignty.

5. Every citizen is under a duty to abide by the provisions of the Constitution.

6. Every citizen is under a duty to undergo military training in accord with the provisions of the law and to serve in the armed forces to defend the State.

7. The above right shall not include any economic, financial, political or other secular activities that may be associated with religious practice

8. The freedom so guaranteed shall not prohibit the State from enacting laws for the purpose of social welfare and reform.

9. The State recognizes the special position of Buddhism as the faith professed by the great majority of the citizens of the State.

10. The State also recognizes Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Animism as religions existing in the Union on the date of the coming into force of the State Constitution.

11. The State shall render assistance and protect as far as it can the religions it recognizes.

12. The abuse of religion for political purposes is forbidden. And any act which is intended or is likely to promote feelings of hatred, enmity or discord between racial or religious communities or sects is contrary to the State Constitution. A law may be adopted to punish such actions.

13. The State shall help national businessmen have access to technologies, investments, machinery, and raw materials.

The principles transferred to the Chapter General Provisions.

14. Myanmar language is the official language.

15. The State fundamental principles are the guidelines to be followed by the legislative Hluttaws in enacting laws and interpreting provisions of the State Constitution and of other laws.

I consider that these detailed basic principles have been transferred to respective chapters, and they no longer need to be mentioned in the Chapter State Fundamental Principles. Therefore, they are not prescribed, he said.

Esteemed delegates,

The National Unity Party said, Of the 15 Chapter headings to be included in formulating the Constitution, some of the detailed basic principles of the Chapter State Fundamental Principles were transferred to the respective chapters. It is appropriate that among the detailed basic principles of the Chapter State Fundamental Principles, the two fundamental principles that have been transferred to the Chapter The Head of State, the 11 fundamental principles, transferred to the Chapter Citizenship, Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens, and the two fundamental principles, transferred to the Chapter General Provisions totalling 15 will no longer be stated in the Chapter State Fundamental Principles.

Union Pa-O National Organization said that 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; and that these 15 points should be added, amended, repealed or transferred.

Shan State Kokang Democratic Party said, We support the transferring of two of some points prescribed in Chapter State Fundamental Principles from the 15 Chapters to be included in the State Constitution to Chapter The Head of State, 11 to Chapter Citizenship, Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens and two to Chapter General Provisions.

Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization said that of the basic principles the Work Committee chairman that had been transferring to relevant chapters, it supported the transferring of points Nos from 1 and 2 to Chapter The Head of State, from 3 to 13 to Chapter Citizenship, Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens and 14 and 15 to Chapter General Provisions.

Lahu National Development Party said that it was in support of the two points transferred to Chapter The Head of State, 11 points to Chapter Citizenship, Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens and two points to Chapter General Provisions which were contained in para 14 of the Work Committee chairman's presentation.

Union Kayin League said that it supported the transferring of two of some points prescribed in Chapter State Fundamental Principles from the 15 Chapters to be included in the State Constitution to Chapter The Head of State, 11 to Chapter Citizenship, Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens and two to Chapter General Provisions.

Kokang Democracy and Unity Party said that it was in support of the Work Committee chairman's explanation about amendment, addition, repeal and transfer of some basic principles and detailed basic principles.

Wa National Development Party said that the 15 points the Work Committee had explained should transferred to relevant chapters.

Esteemed delegates,

Of the four proposal papers presented by the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect, the political parties from the Delegate Group of Political Parties 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 (South) and U Tun Kyaw of Namhsan Township Constituency in Shan State (North) from the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect said that they supported the transferring of the 15 points the Work Committee had explained should be transferred to relevant chapters.

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 expressed its support for the transferring of the 15 points the Work Committee had explained should transferred to relevant chapters.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of National Races said that the 15 points the Work Committee explained were already transferred to relevant chapters, so they should no longer be prescribed in the Chapter State Fundamental Principles.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Peasants suggested that the 15 points the Work Committee had explained should be transferred to relevant chapters.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Workers said, It is assumed that of the detailed basic principles transferred to respective chapters, some principles should continue to be prescribed in the Chapter State Fundamental Principles'. We also consider that some of detailed basic principles have been transferred to respective chapters, and they no longer need to be mentioned in the Chapter State Fundamental Principles. Therefore, they should not be prescribed any longer.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia said that the 15 detailed basic principles the Work Committee explained were already transferred to relevant chapters. Thus, they considered that they should no longer be prescribed in Chapter State Fundamental Principles, and supported the fact that they were not prescribed any longer.

The Delegate Group of State Service Personnel said that when basic principles were laid down for the chapter State Fundamental Principles of the 15 Chapters to be included in the State Constitution, an exception was prescribed under the 104 basic principles. It was apporpriate that the points were trasnserred to relevant chapters.

So, the explanation that these ponts were no longer stated in the Chapter State Fundamental Principles was appropriate.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons said that the 15 points the Work Committee had explained were already transferred to relevant chapters. So, it was considered to be appropriate that they were no longer prescribed.

Para 15, sub-para 5 in sharing of legislative power no longer needs to be prescribed, and it should be revoked

Yangon, 21 Aug - The following is the compilation presented by member of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary Session of the National Convention U Kan Nyunt of Delegate Group of Peasants 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, ?The plenary session of the National Convention held on 3 March 2005 laid down detailed basic principles for the sharing of legislative power. In this regard, para 15, sub-para 5 says, The existing laws are still in force until they are revoked or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and unless they are in contrary to the Constitution.

The plenary session of the National Convention held on 2 August 2007 adopted detailed basic principles for the Chapter Transitory Provisions. In this regard, para 5 says, The existing laws are still in force until they are revoked or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and unless they are in contrary to the Constitution.

The two detailed basic principles are exactly the same, in word and in essence. I consider that it is more appropriate that the detailed basic principle should be prescribed in the Chapter Transitory Provisions. In the 1947 constitution, Article 226, Clause 1, which is similar to the detailed basic principle in meaning is prescribed in the Chapter Transitory Provisions.

Therefore, I would say detailed basic principle para 15, sub-para 5 in the sharing of legislative power no longer needs to be prescribed, and it will be revoked.

Esteemed delegates,

National Unity Party said that para 15, sub-para 5 in the sharing of legislative power and para 5 in Transitory Provisions were exactly the same, in word and in essence. So, it would be more appropriate if they were prescribed in the Chapter Transitory Provisions. Therefore, they also agreed that the detailed basic principle para 15, sub-para 5 in the sharing of legislative power no longer needed to be prescribed, and it should be revoked.

Union Pa-O National Organization said that 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; and that these 15 points should be added, amended, repealed or revoked.

Shan State Kokang Democratic Party said, We are also in support of the fact that the plenary session of the National Convention held on 3 March 2005 laid down detailed basic principles for the sharing of legislative power. In this regard, para 15, sub-para 5 says, The existing laws are still in force until they are revoked or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and unless they are in contrary to the Constitution. The plenary session of the National Convention held on 2 August 2007 said that in adopting detailed basic principles for the Chapter Transitory Provisions, the same expression in sub-para 5 is the same as that prescribed in Article 226, Clause 1, for the Chapter Transitory Provisions. We think it is appropriate that detailed basic principle para 15, sub-para 5 no longer needs to be prescribed, and it is to be revoked.

Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization expressed its support of the fact that sub-para 5 of para 15 of the sharing of legislative power the Work Committee explained should be revoked.

Lahu National Development Party said that sub-para 5 of para 15 of the sharing of legislative power was no longer needed, and it should be revoked.

Kayin National League supported the proposal that sub-para 5 of para 15 of the sharing of legislative power the Work Committee explained should be revoked.

Kokang Democracy and Unity Party expressed its support for amendment, addition and repeal of some of the detailed basic principles the Work Committee chairman has explained.

Wa National Development Party said that sub-para 5 of para 15 the Work Committee chairman had explained for the sharing of legislative power should be revoked.

Esteemed delegates,

Of the four proposal papers presented by the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect, the political parties from the Delegate Group of Political Parties 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 (South) and U Tun Kyaw of Namhsan Township Constituency in Shan State (North) from the Delegate Group of Representatives-Elect said that sub-para 5 of para 15 the Work Committee chairman had explained for the sharing of legislative power 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 form the same group said that sub-para 5 of para 15 the Work Committee chairman had explained for the sharing of legislative power should be revoked.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of National Races said, The plenary session of the National Convention adopted detailed basic principles for the Chapter Transitory Provisions. In this regard, para 5 says, The existing laws are still in force until they are revoked or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and unless they are in contrary to the Constitution.

Therefore, detailed basic principle para 15, sub-para 5 in the sharing of legislative power no longer needs to be prescribed, and it should be revoked.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Peasants suggested that sub-para 5 of para 15 of the sharing of legislative power the Work Committee explained should be revoked.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Workers said that sub-para 5 of para 15 of the sharing of legislative power the Work Committee explained should be revoked.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia said, At the plenary session held on 3 March 2005, detailed basic principles for the sharing of legislative power were adopted. In this regard, the expression in sub-para 5 of para 15 is the same as that in para 5 of the Chapter General Provisions adopted on 2 August 2007. It says The existing laws are still in force until they are revoked or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and unless they are in contrary to the Constitution. The two detailed basic principles are exactly the same in word and in essence. I would say that it is appropriate that sub-para 5 of para 5 is no longer prescribed.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of State Service Personnel said, We also agree to the Work Committee Chairman's clarification, The plenary session of the National Convention held on 2 August 2007 adopted detailed basic principles for the Chapter Transitory Provisions. In this regard, para 5 says, The existing laws are still in force until they are revoked or amended by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and unless they are in contrary to the Constitution. The two detailed basic principles are exactly the same, in word and in essence. I consider that it is more appropriate that the detailed basic principle should be prescribed in the Chapter Transitory Provisions. Therefore, I would say detailed basic principle para 15, sub-para 5 in the sharing of legislative power no longer needs to be prescribed, and it will be revoked as it is appropriate.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons said that the expression prescribed in sub-para 5 of para 15 for the sharing of legislative power and the expression prescribed in para 5 of Chapter Transitory Provisions were exactly the same in word and in essence. Therefore, I would say detailed basic principle para 15, sub-para 5 in the sharing of legislative power no longer needs to be prescribed, and it should be revoked the group said.

Delegate groups and many delegates expressed their support of amending, adding suitable words to, and repealing some basic principles and detailed basic principles explained by Work Committee Chairman

Yangon, 21 Aug - The following is the compilation presented by member of the Panel of Chairmen of the Plenary Session of the National Convention U Kyaw Win Tun of Delegate Group of Workers 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 the National Convention approves and adopts the detailed basic principles I have presented, it will successfully complete the adopting of basic principles and detailed basic principles of the 15 chapters to be included in the State Constitution. When the National Convention completes successfully, it will need to implement the second step and third step of the State's seven-step Road Map After the successful holding of the National Convention, step by step implementation of the process necessary for the emergence of a genuine and disciplined democratic system and Drafting of a new constitution in accordance with basic principles and detailed basic principles laid down by the National Convention.

In drafting the State Constitution in accordance with the basic principles and detailed basic principles the National Convention has adopted, necessary amendments should be made to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles.

In conclusion, I would like to seek the approval of the NC to make necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC in drafting the State Constitution.

Esteemed delegates,

Regarding the explanation, National Unity Party said, It is appropriate that the NC to make necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC in drafting the State Constitution.

Union Pa-O National Organization said, I would say that we are in support of the fact that the 15 points should be added, amended, repealed or transferred among the basic principles and detailed basic principles the Work Committee has explained. And we would like to suggest that the tasks to draft the State Constitution should be assigned to the present Work Committee.

Shan State Kokang Democratic Party said, The National Convention has successfully completed the adopting of basic principles and detailed basic principles to be included in the State Constitution. It is also found capable of implementing the steps one after another for the emergence of a genuine and disciplined democratic system. So, we express our support for seeking the approval of the National Convention to make necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles.

Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization suggested to seek the approval of the National Convention to make necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles in drafting the State Constitution.

Lahu National Development Party said that it was in support of the drafting of the State Constitution making necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC.

Kayin National League expressed its support of the drafting of the State Constitution making necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC.

Kokang Democracy and Unity Party suggested that the National Convention approve of making necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC in drafting the State Constitution.

Wa National Development Party said, It is appropriate to make necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC in drafting the State Constitution.

Esteemed delegates,

Of the four proposal papers presented by the Delegate Group of Representatives-elect, the political parties from the Delegate Group of Political Parties 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 (South) and U Tun Kyaw of Namhsan Township Constituency in Shan State (North) from the Delegate Group of Representatives-elect said, we would say we find appropriate the Work Committee chairman's proposal to seek the approval of the National Convention to draft as necessary the State Constitution without infringing the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC.

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 suggested to seek the approval of the National Convention in drafting as necessary the State Constitution without infringing the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of National Races suggested to seek the approval of the National Convention in drafting as necessary the State Constitution without infringing the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC.

As a separate suggestion, the group said, Based on our study, we are going to present a separate suggestion concerning the impeachment or the act of laying blame.

Sub-para (a) para 19 of Chapter General Provisions states as follows:

(a) A member of the Constitutional Tribunal can be blamed or impeached under any of the following reasons:

(1) treason;

(2) violation of any of the provisions of the Constitution;

(3) misbehaviour;

(4) incapability of discharging duties prescribed in the State Constitution for a member of the Constitutional Tribunal;

(5) inefficient discharge of duties;

There are similar detailed basic principles to impeach the Chairman of the Union Election Commission or one of the members in accord with the above-mentioned five points.

Only the first to fourth detailed principles are stipulated for the impeachment of the President, or the Vice-President, a Union Minister, the Attorney-General of the Union, the Auditor-General of the Union, Region or State Chief Minister or any of the ministers, the Chief Justice of the Union or any of the judges of the Supreme

Court or a Chief Justice or any of the judges of the Region or State High Court State.

To have a contextual uniformity and to prevent occurrence of disputes in the future, the detailed basic principles concerning the impeachment should always be five points for every matter.

It can be assumed that the expression inefficient discharge of duties is so general that there is no specification of the person concerned or the duty. It will be more appropriate if the said expression should be substituted with the expression inefficient discharge of duties assigned to him in accord with the law.

In our view, the point 5 inefficient discharge of duties assigned to him in accord with the law should be added to the four detailed basic principles concerning the impeachment. Concerning the impeachment of a member of the Constitutional Tribunal or Chairman of the Union Election Commission or one of the members, the expression of the point 5 being unable to perform the duties assigned to him efficiently should be substituted with the expression inefficient discharge of duties assigned to him in accord with the law.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Peasants said that the National Convention should be vested with the power to draft the State Constitution without infringing the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Workers said, When detailed basic principles were laid down according to the chapter headings, the principles relevant to respective chapters were transferred as detailed basic principles. It is assumed that of the detailed basic principles transferred to respective chapters, some principles should continue to be prescribed in the Chapter State Fundamental Principles'. We also consider that some of detailed basic principles have been transferred to respective chapters, and they no longer need to be mentioned in the Chapter State Fundamental Principles. Therefore, they are not prescribed. We unanimously agree to the Work Committee Chairman's clarification, I would like to seek the approval of the NC to make necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC in drafting the State Constitution.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia said, We members of the Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia support the point that in drafting the State Constitution in accordance with the basic principles and detailed basic principles the National Convention has adopted, necessary amendments should be made to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of State Service Personnel made a suggestion that the National Convention approve to draft the State Constitution with having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC in drafting the State Constitution.

Esteemed delegates,

The Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons said that the National Convention should approve to draft the State Constitution with having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC in drafting the State Constitution.

Esteemed delegates,

I have presented a collection of the panel of alternate chairmen's findings of suggestions of the delegate groups and the delegate groups from the political parties on the Work Committee chairman's explanation about the basic principles and detailed basic principles that should be amended, added or repealed.

According to the proposal papers, it is found that the delegate groups and many delegates expressed their support of amending, adding suitable words to, and repealing some basic principles and detailed basic principles as explained by the Work Committee chairman. Some delegates not only expressed their support but also made separate suggestions.

All the delegates and delegate groups suggested that the National Convention approve of drafting the State Constitution making necessary amendments to the terms, dictation and word orders without having any adverse effects to the aims and essence of the basic principles and detailed basic principles adopted according to the minutes of the NC. In conclusion, I would say that the delegates and many delegates and all delegate groups held discussions in support of the explanation. So, the Work Committee will have to carry out follow-up plans as necessary.

Seven delegate groups of National Convention organize group meetings

Yangon, 21 Aug - The Delegate Groups of Representatives-elect, National Races, Peasants, Workers, Intellectuals and Intelligentsia, State Service Personnel and Other Invited Persons held group meetings at the designated places of Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township this morning.

Delegate Group of Representatives-elect

The group meeting of the Delegate Group of Representatives-elect was held at the hall-2 this morning. Alternate Chairman U San Tha Aung of Mro (or) Khami National Solidarity Organization presided over the meeting together with members of the Panel of Chairmen U Mahn Tin Maung (a) U Mahn Myo Nyunt of Union Kayin League and U Kya Ha She of Lahu National Development Party.

The alternate chairman delivered an address.

Independent Repre-sentative-elect U Aung Thein of Ywangan Township Constituency read the compilation of suggestions of the Delegate Group of Representatives-elect concerning the clarification of the National Convention Convening Work Committee Chairman on the amendments, the additions, and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that had been adopted by the National Convention.

After seeking approval from the representatives-elect, the Alternate Chairman approved the proposal of the delegate group.

Delegate Group of National Races

U Maung Hla (a) U Hla Myint of Taninthayi Division presided over the meeting of the Delegate Group of National Races together with members of the Panel of Chairmen U Mahn Ohn Maung of Kayin State, U Kyaw Din (a) U Htay Yei of Kayah State, Duwa Zok Dong of Shan State (North) and U Aung Zan Wai of Rakhine State at Pyidaungsu Hall this morning.

First, the Al-ternate Chairman gave a speech.

U Nay Win of Sagaing Division read the compilation of suggestions of the delegate group concerning the clari-fication of the National Convention Convening Work Committee Chairman on the amendments, the ad-ditions, and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that had been adopted by the National Convention. The Alternate Chairman sought the approval from the delegates for the compilation of sugges-tions to be submitted to the NCCWC.

Delegate Group of Peasants

At the hall-4, the group meeting of the Delegate Group of Peasants was presided over by Alternate Chairman U Mya Aye of Yangon Division together with members of the Panel of Chairmen U Sai Tint Aung of Shan State (North) and U Kan Nyunt of Sagaing Division.

The Alternate Chairman made a speech. Member of the Panel of Chairmen U Kyi Tint of the Delegate Group of Peasants read the clarification of the NCCWC on the amendments, the addi-tions, and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that had been adopted by the National Convention, and U Tin Maung Kyaw of Magway Division read the proposal of the delegate group.

The Alternate Chairman approved the proposal of the delegate group after seeking the approval from the delegates.

Delegate Group of Workers

The group meeting of the Delegate Group of Workers took place at the hall-5 this morning. Dr Myo Thant Tin of Yangon Division presided over the meeting together with U Kyaw Myo Win of Bago Division and U Bo Thein of Shan State (East).

The Alternate Chairman gave a speech. Next, member of the Panel of Chairmen Daw Yin Yin Htay of Pathein Township read the proposal of the Delegate Group of Workers concerning the clarification of the National Convention Convening Work Committee Chairman on the amendments, the additions, and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that had been adopted by the National Convention.

The Alternate Chairman approved the proposal of the delegate group to be submitted the NCCWC by seeking approval from the delegates.

Delegate Group of Intellectuals and Intelligentsia

At the hall-6, the above-mentioned delegate group held the meeting. It was presided over by Alternate Chairman Dr U Thein Oo Po Saw together with members of the Panel of Chairmen Dr Maung Maung Wint and U Hla Myint.

The Alternate Chairman read the proposal of the delegate group concerning the clarification of the National Convention Convening Work Committee Chairman on the amendments, the additions, and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that had been adopted by the National Convention.

Next, the Alternate Chairman sought the approval from the delegates for the proposal to be submitted to the NCCWC and approved it.

Delegate Group of State Service Personnel

Alternate Chairman Maj-Gen Win Than flanked by members of the Panel of Chairmen U Arnt Maung and U Hla Tin presided over the meeting of the delegate group at the hall-7.

First, the Alternate Chairman delivered an address. Dr Daw Myat Myat Ohn Khin read the clarification of the NCCWC Chairman on the amendments, the additions, and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that had been adopted by the National Convention, and Dr Daw Swe Swe Aye read the proposal of the delegate group.

The delegates took part in the discussions on the proposal. The Alternate Chairman approved the proposal after seeking the consent of the delegates.

Delegate Group of Other Invited Persons

At the hall-8, the Other Invited Persons group meeting was presided over by Alternate Chairman Dr Manan Tu Ja together with members of the Panel of Chairmen U Tun Aung Chein and U Paw Laik Kham.

The meeting was opened with an address delivered by the Alternate Chairman.

Member of the Panel of Chairmen U Tun Aung Chein read the clarification of the NCCWC Chairman on the amendments, the additions, and the repeals and the transfer out of the fundamental principles and detailed basic principles that had been adopted by the National Convention. The Alternate Chairman sought the consent of the delegate on the proposal of the delegate group and approved it.