E/CN.4/1993/62 page 4 17. In addition, following specific communications transmitted to Governments during 1991, the Special Rapporteur received, after the finalization of his report to the Commission on Human Rights, at the end of 1991 and in 1992 replies from the Governments of China, Cuba, Greece, Indonesia, Iraq, Sudan, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, United States of America. Both the specific communications and the replies to them are included in this report. China 18. In a communication sent on 31 October 1991 (E/CN.4/1992/52, para. 22), addressed to the Government of China, the following information was transmitted by the Special Rapporteur: "According to the information received, the procedures for finding reincarnations of monks in Tibet will be conducted by a committee organized by the authorities. These regulations would violate an ancient religious tradition and are said to directly affect the search for the reincarnation of the Panchen Lama whose successor would have to be approved by the State Council. According to the sources, the following regulations with regard to searching for reincarnations have recently been established: 1. The search must be conducted under the leadership and guidance of the Chinese Communist Party; 2. The reincarnation must be found within Chinese territory, not in a foreign country; 3. The reincarnation must be determined and recognized by Lamas who remain in China. Those who live abroad have no right to either determine or recognize a reincarnation; 4. Reincarnations must not be found in the families of Communist Party Members. It has also been alleged that the following new criteria for the selection of abbots in Tibet have also been established: 1. Educational level; 2. Leadership ability; 3. Approval of the monastery’s Democratic Management Committee (whose membership is said to be chosen or approved by the authorities); 4. Approval of the Prefecture Religious Bureau. The Special Rapporteur has been informed that national legislation governing religious affairs concerning Tibetans has been adopted and would greatly appreciate receiving the text of this law. He would also be very grateful to obtain a copy of the provincial law on religious activity in Tibet as well as the ’Rules for Democratic Management of Temples’ which were enacted