The programme is being implemented based on the powers vested in the Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa according to Clause 45 of the Judicature Act No: 2 of 1978.
The decision taken by the Justice Ministry has been made public in a gazette notification issued on the 18th of Feabruary.
Accordingly, every Grama Niladhari who is serving on a permanent basis will officially become a Justice of Peace within his Divisional Secretariat Division.