Presentation of Bills
Ranaviru Seva Authority (Amendment) Bill
The Prime Minister, Minister of Internal Administration and Deputy Minister of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order moved the Bill to amend the Ranaviru Seva Authority Act, No.54 of 1999.
“Mahindananda Aluthgamage Foundation (Incorporation)”
Hon. Arjuna Ranatunga was granted leave to introduce the Bill.
“Global Humanitarian Foundation (Incorporation)”
Hon. Edward Gunasekara was granted leave to introduce the Bill.
Main Business of the House for Today
Resolution under the Public Security Ordinance
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 January 2009, was approved.
Accordingly, the Emergency debate was passed by Parliament with a majority of 96 votes, extending it for another month. 106 votes were cast in favour of the motion while 10 votes were against it.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1628 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 7th January 2009.
