Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna

Independent Group 17 - Jaffna· Jaffna· 17 March 2026 ·Procedural: Bills Presented and Points of Order

Parliamentary Procedure

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Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna raised a Point of Order under Standing Orders 29(1), (2) and 118(2)(a), highlighting difficulties caused by the weekly fuel QR quota. He said the 15-litre limit was insufficient for travel between Jaffna and Colombo for parliamentary sittings, requiring extended stays to renew the quota before returning.

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¶ 01 Sir, I rise to a Point of Order under Standing Orders 29(1), (2) and 118(2)(a). From Jaffna to Colombo I have only 15 litres per QR. I would have to come a week early, stay over to refresh my QR, then stay a week in Colombo, and return to Jaffna only after two weeks due to the weekly cap.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 17 March 2026 ·No. 23387 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 17 March 2026. No. 23387. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/3037