Presentation of Papers
Annual Reports of the;
(i)
Local Loans and Development Fund for the year 2011
(ii)
Land Survey Council for the year 2011
• The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by Hon. Palitha Range Bandara, M.P. in Parliament on February 19th, 2013,
• The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by Hon. (Dr.) Harsha De Silva, M.P. in Parliament on February 7th, 2013,
moved by the Hon. John Amaratunga, was referred to the Committee on Privileges under Standing Order 127.
Private Members’ Bills
The Hon. M.B. Farook was granted leave to introduce the Bill, entitled
"Deltota Mahfalul Ulama Arabic College (Incorporation)"
The above Bill was referred to the Minister of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs for report to Parliament under Standing Order 47 (5).
Main Business of the House for Today
Second Reading of the following Bills (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 4 of today’s Order Paper) were passed by the House:-
(i) Inland Revenue (Amendment)
(ii) Notaries (Amendment) – (with Division – 70 in favour; 09 against)
(iii) Registration of Documents (Amendment) - (with Division – 74 in favour; 09 against)
(iv) Powers of Attorney (Amendment) - (with Division – 74 in favour; 09 against)
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1835 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Tuesday 23rd April 2013.