The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 8 May 2025 ·Procedural: Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna responded to an allegation that he had lied regarding Sasthika Arulingam, stating that he had already presented the matter to Parliament. He cited Section 22(2) of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act, arguing that insults covered under Parts A or B of the Schedule constitute a serious breach of parliamentary privilege under Section 190 of the Penal Code.

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¶ 01 I have already presented it to Parliament. He said I lied about Sasthika Arulingam. Let me clarify that. Give me a second. Section 22(2) of the Parliament (Powers and Privileges) Act states that if anyone insults as per Part A or B of the Schedule, it amounts to a serious breach of Parliamentary Privilege under Penal Code Section 190.

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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.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 May 2025. No. 1748426168056758. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21850