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Sitting of Wednesday, 5 February 2025

10th Parliament· 19 debates· 240 speeches· 52 speakers

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  3. 3 Procedural Procedural: Provincial Councils Elections (Special Provisions) Bill - Supreme Court Determination Status 13 speeches
    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa sought clarification from the Speaker on why the Supreme Court determination on the Provincial Councils Elections (Special Provisions) Bill had not been announced in Parliament. He noted that the determination had reportedly been sent to the Speaker, publicly reported, and linked to an election timetable presented to the country, and asked why it could not be formally communicated to the House.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned a reported statement by Cabinet Spokesman Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa that the Supreme Court determination on the Provincial Councils Elections (Special Provisions) Bill had already been sent to the Speaker. He asked why such a statement was made when the Speaker had indicated it had not been received, and requested an explanation on whether the Minister had relied on accurate information from the Supreme Court.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB

      AI summary The Minister confirmed the Speaker’s statement that the relevant matter or document had not yet been received.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara objected to a statement made by a Cabinet Minister who also serves as Cabinet Spokesman and Chief Government Whip, questioning its basis. He said that if the Supreme Court had not issued the determination referred to, the statement should be withdrawn as it was incorrect.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa raised a procedural objection, arguing that a Supreme Court determination on a Bill should first be communicated to Parliament through the Speaker before being made public. He said the reported public announcement of its contents, along with an election timetable including nomination and polling dates, violated parliamentary procedure and infringed the privileges of the Speaker and all Members.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Bimal Rathnayake outlined the constitutional timetable for the Supreme Court’s determination on petitions filed against the Provincial Councils Elections (Special Provisions) Bill. He explained that, because the Bill was challenged after its First Reading on 9 January, the Court has until 14 February 2025 to communicate its determination, after which Parliament could debate the Bill around 18 or 19 February. He stated that only after passage and certification can the Election Commission call nominations, likely in early March if the determination comes on the final day, making a late-April poll possible under the statutory campaign period.

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    • The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB

      AI summary M. Nizam Kariapper raised a point of order in relation to a case in which he said he was the petitioner. He clarified that a proviso allows the Election Commission up to three months to fix the date for receiving nominations, despite earlier provisions referring to 14 or 17 days for issuing the notice of poll.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Election Commission does not consult political parties on election dates and noted that a Supreme Court directive already requires Provincial Council elections to be held without delay. He said that, in addition to the relevant Bill, existing court judgments must be considered, and that a decision can be made once the Supreme Court’s determination is received. He clarified that the timeline discussed was based solely on constitutional and statutory provisions.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB

      AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka sought clarification over conflicting statements regarding whether the Speaker had received a Supreme Court determination. He said the House accepted the Speaker’s statement that he had not received it and called on the Cabinet Spokesman to publicly correct his earlier claim.

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