However, Kosovo Serb protesters staged violent protests against the transfer and eventually had to be evicted by government forces.

And Mr. Sherman, the defense lawyer, has argued vigorously against the transfer.

In the so-called Berlin debate on 20 June 1991, he spoke against the transfer of the capital city status to Berlin.

The writ lies for him in reversion against the transfer.

The move was accompanied by protests in the local community and a student march against the transfer.

Although the Supreme Court rejected a law suit against the transfer, it was eventually considered to be too controversial politically and was abandoned.

There were in any case major agitations by the people of Berubari protesting against the transfer.

An opportunity was given to the population to "protest" against the transfer by signing a register, which gathered few signatures.

The same four Council members who brought the city to the brink of bankruptcy last year are likely to vote against the transfer.

Amendments Nos 9, 37 and 70 are targeted against the transfer of funds to rural development.