The Hon. Vijitha Herath was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled "Pahalagama Sri Somarathana Nayaka Thero Foundation (Incorporation)".
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 September 2009, was approved.
Accordingly, the Emergency debate was passed by Parliament with a majority of 87 votes, extending it for another month. 100 votes were cast in favour of the motion while 13 votes were against it.
Mahindananda Aluthgamage Foundation (Incorporation) Bill
was passed and referred to the Standing Committee “A” (Legislative) by the House.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1632 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 11th September 2009.
