The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Badulla· 7 August 2025 ·Procedural: Points of Order - Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill

Parliamentary Procedure

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Chaminda Wijesiri cautioned that while the print date was not in dispute, stating “12:01 a.m. on the 31st” could create ambiguity over when the relevant period begins. He urged the House to avoid a procedural defect that could be challenged in court and to ensure the matter is handled lawfully.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, Hon. Leader of the House, the print date is not disputed. But saying 12:01 a.m. on the 31st implies counting begins the next day. You should avoid creating a defect that could later be used in court. Do it lawfully.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 7 August 2025 ·No. 1755509552009433 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 7 August 2025. No. 1755509552009433. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/24297