The Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Ratnapura· 22 May 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Tea Smallholders in Kalutara District (Q.3/2025)

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Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep responded to a query on eligibility to hold office in societies, noting that the current requirement is two years of membership. He said the proposal to reduce the period to six months would be discussed with the societies, and that steps would be taken to introduce amendments in the future.

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¶ 01 Hon. Member, currently one must have two years’ membership before holding office. You ask whether six months would suffice. We will consult the societies promptly and take steps to make such amendments in the future.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 22 May 2025 ·No. 1750307293077610 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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