“Bill to amend the Chapter XIV of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka by vesting every citizen over the age of 18 years, the ipso facto entitlement to be an elector and imposing responsibility on the Elections Commissioner or such other authority to facilitate the exercise of franchise and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.”

A Division was taken (in favour: 34, against: 87) and the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake was not granted leave to introduce the above Bill.


The Hon. (Mrs.) Sriyani Wijewickrama was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled "Maithree Foundation (Incorporation)".


Main Business of the House for Today

Regulations under Pesticide Control Act

were passed by the House.


Motion at the Adjournment Time

Motion at the Adjournment time on “Increase of Road and Railway Accidents” was moved by the Hon. Shantha Bandara.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1858 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Friday 6th August 2010.

 

 

 

*  This is an unedited version. For the official record of this day's proceedings, please refer the Hansard.