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Sitting of Wednesday, 5 February 2025

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

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  10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lanka Electricity Act Amendments (Q.293/2024) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Asked whether the Government intends to repeal the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024, or alternatively introduce amendments to it. He requested details of any proposed amendments and, if no repeal or amendments are planned, the reasons for that decision.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that the Ministry is preparing amendments to the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024, rather than having already amended it. He outlined that a Cabinet-appointed expert committee reviewed the Act, submitted its report on 20 January 2025, and the proposed amendments were published for public comment, with the deadline extended to 14 February 2025. He added that views are also being obtained from institutions including the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and JICA, and that the Committee’s Terms of Reference have been placed in the Library.

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    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Ajith P. Perera questioned the Government’s decision not to repeal the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024, noting that the NPP’s 2024 energy policy had promised new electricity legislation with stakeholder consultation. He argued that the current Act lacks an adequate governance structure, including a holding company to oversee unbundled CEB entities, finances, policy, and subsidiaries such as LECO and LTL Holdings. He asked why the Government was proceeding with limited amendments rather than fulfilling its mandate to introduce a new Act based on expert input.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Kumara Jayakody said the Bill was drafted after policy positions were developed through a committee process and incorporates several issues raised by the Member, including a holding company. He stated that the draft seeks to amend an Act already passed by Parliament and invited further amendments within the remaining time, emphasizing openness to Members’ views and guidance.

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    • The Hon. Ajith P. Perera SJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith P. Perera questioned the adequacy of the stakeholder consultation process for proposed reforms to the 2024 electricity-related Act, noting concerns about its principles, economic and national security implications, and limits on consumer protection under the Public Utilities Commission. He asked the Minister whether sufficient time and a formal process would be provided for MPs, engineering and electricity-sector experts, and other stakeholders to submit views, given that invitations and public notice had so far been limited.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Energy security was described as the Government’s primary priority in drafting the relevant amendments. Kumara Jayakody said the process should avoid past errors caused by rushing, including printing mistakes, and invited any identified shortcomings to be submitted for consideration before completion.

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    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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