The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 21 August 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order under Standing Order 83(1), noting that references to the personal conduct of the President, Members, Judges, or persons involved in the administration of justice are not permitted except on a substantive motion. He requested clarification from the Chair to prevent recurrence of such references in the House.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, a point of order on Standing Order 83(1): it states that the personal conduct of the President, Members, Judges, or persons engaged in the administration of justice shall not be raised except upon a substantive motion; otherwise, such references are out of order. Please clarify this in the House so the same issue doesn’t recur.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 21 August 2025 ·No. 1757391500023637 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 August 2025. No. 1757391500023637. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/22634