The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Endorsement of the certificate on Bills under Article 79 of the Constitution
2 : Question of privilege raised by the Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P.
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
(i)
• Fourth Installment – Part XXXI (31) of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2024; and
• First Installment – Part II (2) of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2025
in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
(ii) Budget Estimate of the National Audit Office for the year 2027 prepared by the National Audit Office along with the observations of the Minister assigned the subject of Finance in terms of Section 34 of the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Postgraduate Institute of Management of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura for the year 2024
(ii) Annual Report of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka for the year 2024
(iii) Integrated Annual Report of the National Savings Bank for the year 2025
(iv) Annual Report of the State Development and Construction Corporation for the year 2024
(v) Regulations made by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development under Section 237 read with Section 202 of the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2489/22 of 19th May 2026.
(vi) Regulations made by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development under Sections 141, 143, 144, 157A, 168 and 190 read with Section 237 of the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2493/19 of 17th June 2026
(vii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation for the year 2024
(viii) Report on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Department of Ayurveda in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(ix) Annual Reports of the National Paper Company Limited for the years 2016/2017 and 2017/2018
(x) Annual Report of the BCC Lanka Limited for the year 2023/2024
(xi) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board for the year 2024
(xii) Annual Report of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka for the year 2024
(xiii) Annual Report of the Kalubowitiyana Tea Factory Limited for the year 2024/2025
(xiv) Report on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Southern Provincial Council and the Institutions coming under its purview in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(xv) Report on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Northern Provincial Council and the Institutions coming under its purview in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(xvi) Report on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Ministry of Labour in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(xvii) Annual Report of the Superior Courts Complex Board of Management for the year 2025
(xviii) Performance Report of the Registry of the Supreme Court for the year 2025
(xix) Performance Report of the Department of Samurdhi Development for the year 2025
(xx) Report on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(xxi) Reports on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs and Two Institutions coming under its purview in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(xxii) Reports on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Two Institutions coming under the purview of the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(xxiii) Performance Report of the Department of Government Factory for the year 2025
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
(i) The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Member of Parliament, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
(ii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability was presented by the Hon. Hector Appuhamy, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
(iii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital was presented by the Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha, Member of Parliament, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
(iv) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations was presented by the Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(iv) The Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama, Member of Parliament
(v) The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam, Member of Parliament
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. Sajith Premadasa
Government’s stance on proposed Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution regarding extension of retirement age of Judges
The Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration replied to the above Question.
(ii) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake
Issues in official reserves of the country
Ministerial Statements
Hon. K. D. Lal Kantha, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation replied to the Questions raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 23.06.2026 regarding Farmers’ protest and other issues in paddy cultivation.
Presentation of Bills
The Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration moved the following Bills entitled-
(i) Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution - to amend the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
(ii) Judicature Amendment - to amend the Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978.
Main Business of the House for Today
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 2 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House and Item No. (ii) was referred to the Legislative Standing Committee:-
(i) Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act
(ii) National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka (Incorporation) Bill - Second Reading
Motion at the Adjournment Time
Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Necessity of appointing Indigenous Medicine Graduates” was proposed by the Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan, Member of Parliament.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1820 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 19th August 2026.
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