The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· National List· 22 February 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate (Fifth Allotted Day)

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Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised a Point of Order under Standing Order 92(2) regarding Finance Ministry Circular MF/2/2025, which requires District Coordinating Committees to approve decentralized development funds by 25 February 2025. He requested that the Ministry postpone the deadline by two days, noting that the current date coincides with the Second Reading vote and would prevent Members from participating in the Committee Stage.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, a Point of Order under Standing Order 92(2). A circular from the Ministry of Finance (MF/2/2025) requires District Coordinating Committees to approve decentralized development funds by 25 February 2025, the same day as the Second Reading vote. I respectfully request the Ministry postpone this by two days; otherwise, we cannot participate in the Committee Stage.

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Source: Hansard, Saturday, 22 February 2025 ·No. 1741001658041256 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 22 February 2025. No. 1741001658041256. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/25003