PARLIAMENT

Hon. (Ven.) Udawaththe Nanda Thero was granted leave to introduce the Bill entitled “Samaja Sahana Padanama (Incorporation)”.


Main Business of the House for Today

Resolution moved by the Hon. Prime Minister, Minister of Internal Administration and Deputy Minister of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order that the Proclamation made by the President under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 40), as amended by Act, No. 8 of 1959, Law No. 6 of 1978, and Act, No. 28 of 1988, bringing into operation the provisions of Part II of the aforesaid Ordinance throughout Sri Lanka with effect from 02nd August 2008, was approved.

Accordingly, the Emergency debate was passed by Parliament with a majority of 72 votes, extending it for another month. 84 votes were cast in favour of the motion while 12 votes were against it.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1629 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 7th August 2008.

 

 

 

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