Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P.
Profession: Attorney-at-Law
Speeches 320 #13 of 225·#5 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 157 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Debate
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92 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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Speech history
320 speeches- 11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned the Speaker’s ruling of the previous day, arguing that it lacked reasoning and that the Speaker must act independently and transparently. He requested that the Attorney-General’s report and the Parliamentary Secretariat’s report be tabled, stating that Parliament must know the basis for the ruling to maintain confidence in the Speaker’s impartiality. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 11 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy matter was stated in the excerpt provided. Procedural Matters and No-Confidence Motion Dispute Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 September 2025 AI summary 2025-09-10: Ajith P. Perera raised concerns regarding the matter under discussion and sought clarification on the Government’s position and intended course of action. He emphasized the need for accountability and a clear procedural response in relation to the relevant policy or legislative issue before Parliament. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera expressed dissatisfaction that a question submitted to the Prime Minister about ten days earlier had received an inadequate response despite the matter’s seriousness. He argued that both the Prime Minister and the relevant subject Ministers should be accountable for providing a proper answer. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned the Prime Minister on the Government’s response to the Supreme Court judgment of 24 July 2025 relating to the environmental damage from the MV X-Press Pearl disaster. He sought details on implementation of the Court’s orders, the status of related proceedings in the Singapore International Commercial Court and the Admiralty Court in London, and measures to prevent future marine pollution. He also asked what steps the Government would take to ensure greater transparency in the ongoing international litigation. Oral Question: Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1/2024) and Digital Economy Initiatives (Q.2/2025) Justice & Human RightsEnvironmentForeign Affairs Read →
- 10 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera questioned the Speaker’s ruling, arguing that it rejected a motion without providing sufficient reasons or setting out the legal and procedural basis. He said previous rulings on serious matters had cited the Attorney-General’s and Parliament Secretariat’s views, and noted that the Attorney-General was understood to have found no legal impediment to proceeding. He urged that references to Commonwealth parliamentary practice and other authorities should be explained in detail rather than used to justify a summary rejection. Procedural: Points of Order regarding No-confidence Motion and Speaker's Ruling Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 September 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera criticised what he described as the Government’s double standards on Israel and Palestine, arguing that while Sri Lanka should maintain relations with Israel, it should also uphold its historic support for Palestinian statehood and speak against civilian suffering in Gaza. He welcomed the Sri Lanka–UAE investment promotion and protection agreement as a measure to improve investor confidence, and supported stronger narcotics enforcement, including expedited courts and lawful penalties. He raised concerns over the alleged release of 323 Customs “Red Channel” containers without physical examination in January 2025, citing committee findings that procedures and legal authority were breached and warning of risks involving prohibited goods, narcotics, revenue loss, and national security. He urged implementation of the committee’s recommendations and legal action against those responsible. Debate: Agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates on Investment Promotion and Protection Law & OrderForeign AffairsPublic Finance Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a point of order challenging another Member’s allegation of corruption exceeding one billion dollars. He questioned whether the claim was being made responsibly, asked what evidence supported it, and disputed the implication that a minister known to oppose corruption would engage in such conduct. Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) Corruption & Governance ReformParliamentary Procedure Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary Called for a level playing field in the motor trade, arguing that small vehicle importers and agents are under pressure compared with larger firms. He urged equal enforcement of rules across the sector. Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations Employment Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera argued that, under Articles 42–46 of the Constitution, State Ministers and Deputy Ministers are collectively accountable to Parliament and should therefore be subject to Motions of No Confidence. He contended that Standing Orders do not prohibit such motions, citing past parliamentary practice including the 1981 motion against the Leader of the Opposition and references in Priyani Wijesekera’s work. He urged that a properly submitted no-confidence motion should not be blocked procedurally and should be taken up for debate. Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations Parliamentary ProcedureCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 21 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera said the BYD vehicle taxation dispute showed the need to update Customs and tax regulations for electric and hybrid vehicles to ensure consistency, legal certainty, and reduced corruption risks. He cited past under-invoicing cases involving Land Rover imports and urged broader legal and regulatory reforms to prevent revenue losses and unequal treatment. He called for the next Budget to prioritize a national EV charging network with the CEB, LECO and private sector, supported by renewable energy and smart-grid development to encourage EV adoption, attract power-sector investment, and strengthen grid stability. Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations Public FinanceEnvironmentCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 20 August 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Justice and National Integration whether the Government’s policy statement, “A Thriving Nation, A Beautiful Life,” commits to establishing smart courts. He requested details on which courts have already been converted, the steps taken to transform Sri Lanka’s judicial system into a smart judicial system, and the amount allocated for this purpose under the Appropriation Act, 2025. Oral Questions (Second Round): Various Ministries Justice & Human Rights Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that the relevant person had admitted to lying. No further context, policy position, or proposal was provided in the excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera criticized a remark attributed to the President, stating that if the President had said statements made in Parliament were false and those made outside were true, then it implied the President lies in Parliament. He also objected to Hon. Mujibur Rahman’s comments as insulting to the President. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera raised a Point of Order before the Chairperson. No substantive argument, proposal, or issue is included in the provided excerpt. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera stated that the referenced circular was incorrect and had not been implementable. He requested that it be changed. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 7 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera stated that the circular under discussion was incorrect. Adjournment Debate: Current Economic Status of the Country Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera argued that decisions on CEB staffing should be based on a formal human resource audit and called for a collective agreement to safeguard employees’ jobs, benefits, and any voluntary retirement terms before reforms proceed. He criticised the Electricity Bill for inadequate consumer protections and for classifying LTL Holdings as a transmission company despite its domestic role in generation and manufacturing, urging the Government to bring amendments to correct these issues. He said the Opposition would support reforms that promote smart grids, renewable energy, lower tariffs, and investment, but could not vote for the Bill in its current form. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Public FinanceEmploymentInfrastructure Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera asked how the proposed new framework or Bill would further promote rooftop solar, noting that citizens had already added about 1,710 MW of rooftop capacity and around 200 MW of ground-mounted solar without State subsidies. He sought clarification on the model to be used and how the Bill would strengthen continued solar adoption. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Public FinanceEnvironment Read →
- 6 August 2025 AI summary Ajith P. Perera begins to raise an important point of order or procedural issue, but the provided excerpt contains no substantive details about the matter being raised. Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading Parliamentary Procedure Read →