The interim government has formally submitted its proposal to the NLA to decide whether or not to revoke announcement issued by the military Council for Democratic Reform (CDR) following the September 19 coup which bans political gatherings of more than five persons.

Meechai, the head of the interim legislature which temporarily replaces the parliament, said the proposed revocation the ban has been placed as an urgent item on the assembly's Thursday agenda.

The assembly will probably be able to consider the item through three consecutive readings since the proposal has a brief content.

Asked if political undercurrents will remain after the ban is revoked, the speaker said that it is the interim government's responsibility to maintain peace. Meechai said he believed the government had better information than the assembly did and had thoroughly considered the matter before asking the assembly to rescind the ban.

Meechai said the revocation of CDR announcement No .7 will allow political parties to gather and perform their political activities only but does not concern the proposed lifting of martial law.