Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law; President's Counsel
Speeches 186 #21 of 225·#8 in party
Attendance 3/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 87 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Adjournment
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Speech history
186 speeches- 9 September 2025 AI summary No substantive speech content is provided beyond the salutation to the Presiding Member. There are no arguments, proposals, questions, or references to legislation, events, or policies to summarize. Adjournment Debate: Tourism Promotion and Finance Company Interest Charges Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 September 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC clarified that public officers travelling abroad privately must obtain prior leave and approvals under Section 12 of the Establishments Code, while official travel requires ministry or departmental authorization. In the context of the Sri Lanka–UAE Agreement, he criticized reported attendance by Sri Lankan officials at a media event in Israel amid the Gaza conflict, arguing it could imply state legitimacy or support. He urged the Government to oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza and to investigate who attended the event and under what authorization. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates on Investment Promotion and Protection Foreign AffairsParliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper supported the motion on digitalization and the digital economy, citing examples from airport procedures, COVID-era court operations, and current judicial digitization to argue that citizens and institutions can adapt when digital systems become necessary. He proposed prioritizing practical digitization in local authorities, courts, land registries, and Parliament, including wider use of GovPay for fines, stamp duties, and local authority payments, and better digital facilities for Members to participate in committee work. He also urged the revival and expansion of digital court proceedings and transport e-ticketing using existing resources, stressing that such measures would save time, money, fuel, and administrative effort. Adjournment Motion: Government's Initiative towards an Inclusive Digital Economy Justice & Human RightsPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper proposed using renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar power available during peak sun hours, to establish onsite vehicle charging systems. He presented this as a practical measure for sustainable energy use and thanked the Chair for the opportunity to speak. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) InfrastructureEnvironment Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper supported aligning customs and excise tax treatment for vehicles with carbon-footprint objectives as Sri Lanka transitions from combustion engines to hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. He urged the Government to develop fast-charging infrastructure, particularly at expressway terminals and service areas, noting that limited range and charging access discourage EV adoption. He also called for a special programme for electric three-wheelers, addressing high upfront costs and safe charging requirements, and cautioned that rapidly changing vehicle technologies and HS code classifications require stronger verification to prevent misclassification and fraud. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) Public FinanceInfrastructureEnvironment Read →
- 19 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised concerns about alleged discrimination and neglect affecting Tamil-speaking and minority youth, particularly in the North, East, and up-country Tamil communities, in youth programmes, appointments, promotions, and training opportunities. He questioned participation of Tamil-speaking youth in a recent Maharagama youth event and asked what plans exist for unemployed youth in the North and East, citing high youth unemployment and NEET figures alongside World Bank funding for job creation. He said India-supported projects and Budget commitments for 2024–2025 had not been implemented and urged the Government to inspect and remedy deficiencies at the dilapidated Sainthamaruthu Youth Centre. Adjournment Motion: Youth Engagement for Sustainable Development Goals EducationEmploymentEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper asked whether, in connection with the security agreement with the United States, the Government made any concession relating to the security of Sri Lankan Muslims. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Foreign AffairsSecurity & Defence Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper argued that the U.S. tariff imposed on Sri Lanka, initially 44 percent and later reduced to 20 percent, formed part of a wider economic and strategic pressure campaign in the Asia-Pacific region. Referring to the relevant U.S. order, he questioned whether Sri Lanka had made trade and security concessions to regain market access, despite the trade imbalance with the United States. He alleged that the Government had compromised national security and specifically the safety of Sri Lanka’s Muslim community by facilitating the entry of Israel Defense Forces personnel, and demanded that the Government state its position in Parliament. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Security & DefenceForeign AffairsPublic Finance Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper raised a point of order citing Section 8 of the Interpretation Ordinance, which provides that when a short period of days is prescribed, the first day is excluded from the calculation. He argued that, on that basis, the 31st should not be counted. Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper asked the Prime Minister whether Members of Parliament representing the Eastern Province had been given an opportunity to submit proposals under the process connected to the India–Sri Lanka MoU. The question followed his first supplementary and sought clarification on regional parliamentary participation in that process. Oral Question: Projects Approved with Indian Government Assistance - Eastern Province (Q.3/2025) Foreign Affairs Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper questioned the Prime Minister on the basis for including Eastern Province development projects in the 2025 Budget, given that the projects were said to have been identified through consultations in 2023. He sought clarification on how those 2023 proposals were incorporated into the Budget as development projects for the East. Oral Question: Projects Approved with Indian Government Assistance - Eastern Province (Q.3/2025) Public Finance Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education to provide details of all approved Indian-assisted projects in the Eastern Province under the MoU signed during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka. He requested information on how each project was identified and approved, whether stakeholders were consulted, and the names and details of those consulted, or reasons if no consultation occurred. Oral Question: Projects Approved with Indian Government Assistance - Eastern Province (Q.3/2025) InfrastructureForeign Affairs Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper stated that administrative and law enforcement powers should be exercised transparently, independently, and in the public interest. He argued that such conditions would enable senior officials to perform their duties efficiently. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, objected to the manner in which his intervention was being handled and said he would not spend time arguing on that point. He raised the issue of how officials exercise vested powers in ways that may affect future criminal liability, referring to an observation by Justice Malalgoda of the Supreme Court and to a judgment connected with the X-Press Pearl case. He indicated that there were three matters to consider when exercising such powers to avoid evading future criminal liability, but the extract ends before those points are stated. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper objected to a matter before the House, stating that it was “very unfair.” The intervention was brief and did not specify the issue or propose a remedy. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper stated that the resolution to remove IGP T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon was widely supported in Parliament and across the country, with multiple charges found proved against him. He questioned claims that the day was “historic,” arguing that the removal itself was not historic, and indicated that another important matter required emphasis despite limited speaking time. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Justice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, requested that he be given five minutes to speak. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or question was raised in the recorded statement. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC objected to an action or decision as being unfair. No further context, proposal, or specific issue was provided in the available speech text. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper stated that he would conclude his remarks within five minutes. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 5 August 2025 AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper requested that he be allowed five minutes to speak. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised in the excerpt. Debate: Resolution to Remove Inspector-General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon Parliamentary Procedure Read →