The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 19 February 2026 ·Procedural: Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Party Representation

Parliamentary Procedure

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Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna raised a point of order concerning the use of Standing Order 27(2), citing Standing Orders 92(2)(a) and 3(2). He stated that questions under Standing Order 27(2) are ordinarily permitted to be raised by a party leader or the Leader of the Opposition.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, I rise to a point of order under Standing Orders 27(2), 92(2)(a), and 3(2). Ordinarily, questions can be asked under SO 27(2). It is clearly stated that a party leader or the Leader of the Opposition may raise questions under SO 27(2).

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 19 February 2026 ·No. 23328 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 February 2026. No. 23328. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/30302