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The Hon. Kumara Jayakody

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 6 August 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading, Committee and Third Reading

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Kumara Jayakody moved an amendment to Clause 10 of the Bill, adding language to require that changes to the electricity system be made while ensuring an uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply. The amendment was agreed to, and Clause 10, as amended, was ordered to stand part of the Bill before proceedings moved to Clause 11.

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¶ 01 Hon. Presiding Member, I move the following amendment:

¶ 02 "On page 11, immediately after line 9, insert the following:

¶ 03 '(2) In subsection (2)(a) of that section, for the words “in the electricity system of Sri Lanka”, substitute the words “in the electricity system of Sri Lanka, while ensuring an uninterrupted and reliable electricity supply”.'"

¶ 04 Amendment put, and agreed to.

¶ 05 Clause 10, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.

¶ 06 Clause 11.- (Amendment of section 11 of the principal enactment)

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Hansard, Wednesday, 6 August 2025 ·No. 1755159820030645 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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