The Commission of Inquiry on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation set up by Sri Lanka to look into the reasons for the 30 year old ethnic conflict is scheduled to meet public officials in Kilinochchi later this month.<br/><br/>The eight-member Commission, which was set up in May this year which has had four meetings has now decided to hold sittings in the affected regions of the war torn North and East to enable the public to have easy access to the Commission and enhance awareness of its work.<br/><br/>The Commission is of the view that holding its sessions in provinces would enable it to gather firsthand information, especially in the affected areas.<br/><br/>The Commission had earlier issued a public notice calling for written representations from the public or individual organizations. The public has been given time till August 18, 2010 to make representations, after which it will commence its public sitting.<br/><br/>A report on the Sri Lankan Presidential website stated that in assessing the Lessons Learnt from the recent conflict phase there will also be an attempt to search for any violations of internationally accepted norms of conduct in such conflict situations, and the circumstances that may have led to such actions, and identify any persons or groups responsible for such acts.<br/><br/>It is also expected that recommendations by the Commission would be made on the nature of compensation to be granted to the victims or their dependents who have suffered in this conflict situation, as well as the institutional, administrative and welfare measures already taken in the post-conflict phase, and should be further taken in order to effect reconstruction, rehabilitation and reconciliation.<br/><br/>The legislative and administrative measure that may be necessary in order to prevent such situations in the future and to promote national unity and reconciliation among all communities is also part of the mandate.<br/><br/>The Commission, which was appointed on May 15, 2010, is to submit a report to the Sri Lankan President within six months from the date of appointment.