14. Functions of the Authority

For the purpose of carrying out the objects of the Authority, the Authority shall discharge the following functions :-

to formulate and implement a resettlement policy in consultation with the Ministry of Resettlement for the internally displaced persons and refugees ;

to co-ordinate the efforts of the Government, donors, international non-governmental organizations, civil society agencies and others possessing the required mandates and resources in order to end displacement of persons ;

to formulate and implement specific programmes and projects for resettlement and relocation of internally displaced persons and refugees in a safe and dignified manner ;

to assist the internally displaced persons and refugees to obtain lost documents such as Birth,

to assist in providing infrastructure facilities, education and health facilities ;

to implement resettlement programmes including housing schemes to facilitate the resettlement and relocation ;

to assist in the mobilization of both local and foreign financial resources to implement the planned programmes ;

to facilitate in solving problems relating to ownership and possession right of movable and immovable assets ;

to forge a better understanding between the internally displaced persons and host communities ;

to facilitate the restoration of basic human rights including cultural rights to empower internally displaced persons ;

to receive representations on the needs of the displaced and to make representations regarding the same to agencies mandated to find solutions ;

to mobilize the displaced to initiate and implement partnerships for the recovery and development in accordance with individual or community needs ;

to promote livelihood activities among displaced persons and refugees ;

to provide reasonable access to information on policies, resources and progress on activity earmarked for their recovery and facilitate dialogue with concerned intervening agencies ; and

to ensure a conducive physical environment for resettlement, by clearing land mines and debris and repairing the damaged infrastructure.