The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Determination of the Supreme Court on the Bills entitled “Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution” and “Judicature (Amendment)”
2 : Determination of the Supreme Court on the Bill entitled “Anti-Corruption (Amendment)”
3 : Receipt of a copy of a petition in respect of the Bill titled “Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) (L.D.O. 08/2026)” and “Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) (L.D.O. 11/2026)” filed at the Supreme Court
4 : Regarding of Parliamentary seat of the Hon. M. S. Abthul Wazeeth, Member of Parliament becoming vacant
5 : Mobile Application for Members of Parliament
6 : Ascertaining the preference of each Member of Parliament, to receive all the reports presented to Parliament in digital format
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
A.
(i) First Installment – Part III (3) 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) In terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, I present the Report containing the observations of the Auditor General on the Working Loss of Rs. 65,654,746.90 (Sixty-Five Million Six Hundred and Fifth Four Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty Six Rupees and Ninety Cents) relating to the ─
• Advance Account for the Potato Cultivation Expansion Programme bearing Account No. 7000/0/0/0285/0010;
• Advance Account for the Operation of Welisara Agricultural Farm bearing Account No. 7000/0/0/0999/0409;
• Advance Account for Agricultural Repair Workshops bearing Account No. 7000/0/0/0999/0002; and
• Advance Account for Narahenpita Agricultural Central Stores bearing Account No. 7000/0/0/0285/0004
incurred by the four advance accounts maintained by the Department of Agriculture for which the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers has already been granted for the closure.
B.
• Ninth Installment – Part XLVIII (48) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2022;
• Second Installment – Part LIX (59) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2023;
• Second Installment – Parts LXIV (64) and LXV (65) and Ninth Installment – Part XLVIII (48) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2024; and
• Second Installment – Part III (3), Third Installment – Part III (3) and Ninth Installment – Part I (1) 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.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Welfare Benefits Board for the year 2023
(ii) Annual Performance Report of the Sri Lanka Army for the year 2025
(iii) Annual Performance Report of the Sri Lanka Navy for the year 2025
(iv) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Sri Lanka Coast Guard for the year 2025
(v) Supplementary Estimate No. 05 of 2026
(vi) Annual Report of the Urban Development Authority for the year 2022
(vii) 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 Sri Lanka Railway in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(viii) Annual Report of the Elkaduwa Plantations Limited for the year 2019
(ix) Annual Report of the Chilaw Plantations Ltd for the year 2024
(x) Annual Report of the National Institute of Plantation Management for the year 2024
(xi) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Manpower and Employment for the year 2025
(xii) Annual Report of the Legal Aid Commission of Sri Lanka for the year 2025
(xiii) Annual Report of the Central Environmental Authority for the year 2024
(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 Department of Probation and Child Care Services in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
(i) The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Energy was presented by the Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, the Chair of the Committee.
(ii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women's Empowerment was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Ananda Wijepala, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. B. Ariyawansha, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney at Law, 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
Proper mechanism to provide job to unemployed graduates
(ii) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake
Possibility of establishment of Sri Lanka as a preferred Indian Oceans Maritime transshipment and logistic hub
Ministerial Statements
(i) Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism made a Ministerial Statement on government’s intervention and diplomatic measures taken regarding Sivaraja Anojan’s death sentence in Saudi Arabia.
(ii) Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, Deputy Minister of Defence, on behalf of the Minister of Defence made a Ministerial Statement regarding circular regarding relief for retired Tri forces, Police personals and families’ grievances.
Main Business of the House for Today
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 3 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 Petroleum Resources Act
(ii) Tredzo Development Foundation (Incorporation) Bill — Second Reading
Motion at the Adjournment Time
Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Formulation of a mechanism to resolve prison system issues” was proposed by the Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, Member of Parliament.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1753 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
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