The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal)” filed at the Supreme Court
2 : Question of privilege raised by the Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan, M.P.
3 : Awareness Program for Members of Parliament
4 : Thaipongal Day celebration
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Uva Wellassa University for the year 2023
(ii) Annual Report and Accounts of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka for the year 2024
(iii) Annual Report of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts for the year 2024
(iv) 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 Institutions coming under the purview of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(v) 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 Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education in the reports of the Committee on Public Accounts which were presented to Parliament
(vi) Annual Report of the National Crafts Council for the year 2024
(vii) Annual Report of the Elkaduwa Plantations Limited for the year 2018
(viii) Annual Report of the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka for the year 2023
(ix) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority for the year 2023
(x) 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 Archaeology in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi, member of the Committee on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, 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
Failure in coal supply tender procedure for Lakvijaya power plant
The Hon. Minister of Energy replied to the above Question.
(ii) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake
Disconnection between tourism arrival and per capita tourism earning
Presentation of Bills
The Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration moved the following Bills entitled-
(i) Protection of Occupants - to prevent a landlord from ejecting persons from occupation of a premises; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(ii) Rent (Repeal) - to Repeal the Rent Act, No. 7 of 1972.
The Hon. Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation moved the following Bills entitled-
(iii) Licensing of Container Depot Operators - to provide for the regulation and control of the carrying on the business of Container Depot Operators; and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(iv) Licensing of Shipping Agents, Freight Forwarders, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers and Container Operators (Amendment) - to amend the Licensing of Shipping Agents, Freight Forwarders, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers and Container Operators Act, No. 10 of 1972; and to provide matters connected Therewith or incidental thereto.
Main Business of the House for Today
Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme under the Welfare Benefits Act (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)
was approved by the House.
Questions at the Adjournment Time
The Hon. R.G. Wijerathna, Member of Parliament
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1722 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 21st January 2026.
2026-03-20
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair. Announcements by the Speaker1 : Endorsement of the certificate on a Bill under Article 79 of the Constitution2 : Member to serve in the Committee on Parliamentary BusinessPresentation of Papers(i) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (Pvt) Ltd for the year 2022/2023(ii) Annual Report of the National Institute of Social Development for the year 2024(iii) Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Sri Lanka Social Security Board for the year 2024Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Rohana Bandara, Member of Parliament (ii) The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran, Member of Parliament (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament(i) The Hon. K. Kader MasthanDetails of official passports issued to chief religious leaders and figures by the government(ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamDetails of government stands on victim communities and mass grave sites identifiedThe Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration replied to the above Question. Adjournment MotionAdjourned debate on “Current situation of the world” was continued and concluded.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1735 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
2026-03-19
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair. Announcements by the Speaker1 : Joint Special General Meeting2 : Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business3 : Awareness programme for Members of ParliamentPresentation of Papers by the SpeakerSecond Installment – Parts XLV (45) and XLVI (46) and Ninth Installment – Part XXX (30) of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2024 in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.Presentation of Papers(i) Regulation made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 4F read with Section 3 of the Strategic Development Projects Act, No. 14 of 2008 relating to the eligibility criteria and the exemptions or concessions and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2474/66 of 08th February 2026. (ii) Annual Report of the Homoeopathic Medical Council for the year 2022.(iii) Annual Report of the Sugathadasa National Sports Complex Authority for the year 2023Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (ii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament(i) The Hon. Sajith PremadasaDefinition, statistics, policy etc. for poverty in the country (ii) The Hon. Ravi KarunanayakeDetails of Airports, Airlines etc.The Hon. Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation replied to the above Question. Main Business of the House for Today Regulations under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)was approved by the House.Adjournment MotionAdjournment Motion on “Current situation of the world” was proposed by the Hon. Mujibur Rahman, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1756 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 20th March 2026.
2026-03-17
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair. Announcements by the Speaker1 : Endorsement of the certificate on Bills under Article 79 of the Constitution2 : Workshop for Members of Parliament3 : Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary BusinessPresentation of Papers(i) Annual Report and Accounts of the University of Moratuwa for the year 2023(ii) Annual Report and Annual Accounts of the Institute of Technology of the University of Moratuwa for the year 2024(iii) Annual Report of the Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd for the year 2024(iv) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board for the year 2024(v) Regulations made by the Minister of Defence under Sections 29 and 155 of the Army Act (Chapter 357) and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2423/34 of 15th February 2025(vi) Regulations made by the Minister of Defence under Section 161 of the Navy Act (Chapter 358) and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2423/35 of 15th February 2025(vii) Regulations made by the Minister of Defence under Sections 29 and 155 of the Air Force Act (Chapter 359) and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2423/36 of 15th February 2025 (viii) Rules made by the Chairperson of the Governing Board and Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka under Section 105 read with Sections 7(1) (c) and Part VI of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act 16 of 2023 with regard to Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2473/30 of 30th January 2026(ix) Annual Report of the State Development and Construction Corporation for the year 2023(x) Annual Report of the Milco (Pvt) Ltd for the year 2021(xi) Annual Report of the National Livestock Development Board for the year 2022(xii) Annual Report of the Land Survey Council for the year 2024(xiii) 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 Colombo Municipal Council in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament.(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 Local Authorities under the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament. (xv) Annual Report of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka for the year 2024.(xvi) Regulations made by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports under Section 34 read with Section 3 of the Convention Against Doping in Sports Act, No. 33 of 2013 with regard to the 2026 Prohibited List and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2471/51 of 16th January 2026.(xvii) Annual Report of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board for the year 2023Presentation of Reports from the CommitteesThe Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy, Member of Parliament - Four Petitions (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament(i) The Hon. Sajith PremadasaGovernment measures to ensure continues fuel supply, amid war situation in the world The Hon. Minister of Energy replied to the above Question. (ii) The Hon. Ravi KarunanayakeRegulation of cryptocurrency and other digital assetsPresentation of BillsThe Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education moved the following Bills entitled-(i) Inland Revenue (Amendment) - to amend the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017.(ii) Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) - to amend the Social Security Contribution Levy Act, No. 25 of 2022.(iii) The Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration moved the Bill entitled“The Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency (Corporate and Personal)”to amend and consolidates the law relating to the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Insolvency of Individuals and Companies; to repeal the Insolvency Ordinance (Chapter 97); to amend the Companies Act, No. 07 of 2007; to amend the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017; to amend the Mediation Boards Act, No. 72 of 1988; and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.Main Business of the House for Today Determination of the Remuneration and Conditions of Service of the Officers and Employees of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption under the Anti-Corruption Act (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)was approved by the House.Motion at the Adjournment TimeMotion at the Adjournment Time on “Grievances faced by Development Officers” was proposed by the Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1738 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 19th March 2026.
2026-03-06
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker1 : Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary BusinessPresentation of Papers(i) Annual Report of the Lalith AthulathMudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund for the year 2023(ii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board for Conformity Assessment for the year 2024(iii) Annual Performance Report of the National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka for the year 2024(iv) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Archaeology for the year 2024Presentation of Reports from the CommitteesSix Reports of the Committee on Public Accounts for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament was presented by the Hon. Kabir Hashim, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Hesha Withanage Ankumbura Arachchi, Member of Parliament - Three Petitions (iii) The Hon. B. Ariyawansha, Member of Parliament (iv) The Hon. (Mrs.) M.A.C.S. Chathuri Gangani, Member of Parliament (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the ParliamentThe Hon. Sajith PremadasaIssues in Government paddy purchasing processMinisterial Statements(i) Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 06.08.2025 regarding hardships faced by SMEs and others in Jaffna due to Gazetting as Urban development areas.(ii) Hon. Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 05.03.2026 regarding issues on the individual killings from 2009.Main Business of the House for Today The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 81 and 82 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-(i) Resolution under the Public Security Ordinance - Division was taken (108 in favour; 08 against)(ii) Resolution under the Essential Public Services Act The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1734 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 17th March 2026.
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