After four decades, large-scale renovations of the Parliament of Sri Lanka commence
Under Cabinet approval, these renovations of the Sri Lanka Parliamentary Complex, taking place after a period of more than 42 years, are being carried out on the instructions of Hon. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
The resolution to remove Mr. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector-General of Police passed by a majority vote
In accordance with Section 17 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, the Resolution presented for the removal of Mr. T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector-General of Police was passed by a majority vote in Parliament today (Aug. 05).
Report of the committee of Inquiry appointed by the resolution passed by the Parliament on Tuesday the 08th of April 2025, in terms of Section 5 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, to remove the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of the Inspector-General of Police for misconduct and gross abuse of power of his office in terms of Sections 3(d) and 3(e) read with Section 5 of the said Act
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After four decades, large-scale renovations of the Parliament of Sri Lanka commence
Under Cabinet approval, these renovations of the Sri Lanka Parliamentary Complex, taking place after a period of more than 42 years, are being carried out on the instructions of Hon. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
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The resolution to remove Mr. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector-General of Police passed by a majority vote
In accordance with Section 17 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, the Resolution presented for the removal of Mr. T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector-General of Police was passed by a majority vote in Parliament today (Aug. 05).
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Report of the committee of Inquiry appointed by the resolution passed by the Parliament on Tuesday the 08th of April 2025, in terms of Section 5 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, to remove the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of the Inspector-General of Police for misconduct and gross abuse of power of his office in terms of Sections 3(d) and 3(e) read with Section 5 of the said Act
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Hon. Speaker endorses the certificate on National Audit (Amendment) Bill |
22-09-2025 |
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Business of the House for September 12, 2025 |
12-09-2025 |
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| The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Presentation of Papers by the Speaker Second Installment – Part VI, Third Installment – Parts V and VI and Ninth Installment – Parts III and XLV of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2024 in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.Presentation of Papers Regulations made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 20 read with Sections 4(1) and 14 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 as amended... |
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Business for September second Sitting Week |
12-09-2025 |
| The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on September 11th 2025 discussed the Business of the House for the Second Sitting week for the month of September 2025 and agreed as follows:- |
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This week in Parliament (July first Sitting Week) |
16-07-2021 |
| Several Bills passed, including the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill Although the sittings of Parliament have been limited due to the prevailing COVID situation, the Parliament convened for four days from July 06th to 09th last week. Following the media reports on the arrival of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa in Parliament, attention by many were drawn to the Parliament. The previous Sitting week was a busy week given that several committee meetings including the COPE Committee were held. The Parliamentary Business Committee met under the chairmanship of the Hon. Speaker Mahinda ... |
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A new mechanism within two weeks to provide fertilizer to tea cultivators – Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure |
18-09-2025 |
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What is the Importance of Rules?
In order to facilitate the proper functioning of Parliament, rules and procedure are made and followed. By enforcing these rules the standard of debates in the House could be raised. In passing laws, approving the annual budget and other matters the Members of Parliament have to take part in Parliamentary debates. In a Parliamentary system, on the floor of the House, all views, opinions, ideas and concepts are voiced in an orderly manner. Thereafter acceptable conclusions are arrived at.
What are the Rules for Members speaking in Parliament?
A Member who speaks should always address the Speaker. He/She should be standing whilst he/she makes the speech. Members should avoid speaking on irrelevant matters. They are required not to indulge in repetition. The members should not impute improper motives to other members. They should not refer to any matter which is sub-judice. Other than the mover of a motion a member is not allowed to speak more than once on any Bill or motion. But, in a Committee of the Whole House, a member may be allowed to speak more than once. In addition, an affected member is entitled to make a personal explanation even though there is no motion before the House. However, debates are not allowed on such explanations. The members must take special care not to use unparliamentary language.
What are the Rules for Members Not Speaking?
They must enter the House with decorum and should not cross the floor unnecessarily. They are not allowed to read newspapers, books or letters inside the Chamber. They must maintain silence and should not interrupt a member who is addressing the House unless the member speaking gives way. Smoking within the Chamber is prohibited. The members should not bring various items to illustrate their arguments. Using cellular phones and tape recorders in the Chamber are disallowed.
What are the Speaker's powers with regard to Debates?
The Speaker can request a member to withdraw any derogatory or objectionable remark. The Speaker also can expunge objectionable words from the official records (Hansard). He may warn a member who persists in obstructing or disturbing the proceedings. He can also "name" or request the Sergeant-at-arms to remove the disturbing member. A member may be suspended for a few weeks. If a member's conduct is utterly disorderly the Speaker can order him to withdraw immediately from Parliament during the remainder of the day's sitting.
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