In His Most Exalted Name,
His Highness Ayatullah al-`Uzma Imam Khomeini, may God grant him longevity,
As you know, the Islamic Consultative Assembly on 14/3/1361 AHS discussed the military service of guards of the Islamic Revolutionary Komite and provided that the organization continue service under the aegis of the Interior Ministry which is responsible for drawing up the articles of association of the organization for submission to the Majlis for ratification. The Interior Ministry has taken action based on this ratification, but some gentlemen believe that law does not stipulate that the revolutionary komite should be directed under supervision of the Interior Ministry prior to ratification of the articles of association. Meanwhile, as you know, Ayatullah Mahdavi Kani has resigned as superintendent of the komite. Therefore, Islamic Revolutionary Komites are now without any responsible superintendent. This state of affairs will generate dire consequences. You are therefore requested to clear up the situation of the komites as you deem advisable and appoint an official to take charge of the organization.
Respectfully
`Ali-Akbar Natiq Nouri
Interior Minister]
In His Most Exalted Name
I thank Hujjat al-Islam Mr. Mahdawi who has been at the service of Islam with full force and regret his resignation. I hereby appoint Hujjat al- Islam Natiq Nouri as superintendent of Islamic Revolution Komites across the country. It is hoped that all komite members and the esteemed clerics working in komites render cooperation with and help him. I pray for his success in serving Islam and Muslims.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
17/5/1361 AHS