The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kalutara· 8 May 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions: Martyrs' Day Commemorations and OPD Attendance (Q.10/2024, etc.)

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On behalf of the Minister of Defence, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer stating that the President appointed the Commander of the Army and the Commander of the Air Force under Article 61(e) of the Constitution. The remaining parts of the question were marked as not arising.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Minister of Defence, I table the answer.

¶ 02 Answer tabled.

¶ 03 (a) (i) In terms of Article 61(e) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the President, exercising the powers vested in him, appointed the Commander of the Army and the Commander of the Air Force.

¶ 04 (ii)–(v) Do not arise.

¶ 05 (b) Do not arise.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 8 May 2025 ·No. 1748426168056758 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 May 2025. No. 1748426168056758. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21798