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The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Badulla· 25 November 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Privilege Matter and Standing Orders Discussion

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Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point of Order citing Standing Orders 92(2)(b), 28, and 91(c). He sought clarification on the requirement under Standing Order 28 that notice be given for Motions unless otherwise provided, stating that the listed categories require the written permission of the Speaker.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, my point of Order is under Standing Order 92(2)(b). I also seek a clarification under Standing Order 28 and Standing Order 91(c). I seek leave to raise a point of Order under Standing Order 92(2)(b). Standing Order 28 has very clearly stated:

¶ 02 “Unless provided otherwise by any Standing Order, notice must be given in respect of any Motion intended to be moved, other than the Motions mentioned above:”

¶ 03 That means for all Motions listed under (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), the written permission of the Hon. Speaker is required.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 25 November 2025 ·No. 22979 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 25 November 2025. No. 22979. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/16571