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SC says Local Authorities Filling of Vacancies Bill consistent with constitution

The Speaker has been informed by the Supreme Court that the Local Authorities Filling of Vacancies (Special Provision) Bill was not inconsistent with the constitution.

Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody announced yesterday in Parliament that the Supreme Court has decided and informed the Speaker by amending the section 4 of the Bill, the Bill is not inconsistent with the constitution.

Following the Cabinet of Minister decision that the Bill was of national importance, President Mahinda Rajapaksa directed the Bill before the Supreme Court for its decision.

The Supreme Court accordingly decided the Bill was not inconsistent with the constitution. Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody announced yesterday that a copy of the petition field before the Supreme Court against the proposed 21st amendment to the constitution has been received by the Speaker.

The twenty first amendment to the constitution moved by Parliamentarian Ven. Aturaliye Rathana Thera was for the abolition of the13th amendment to the constitution.

Ven Athuraliye Ratana Thera moved the 21st amendment to the constitution as a private member's Bill.

 

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