No need for Prez to consult Speaker: GL

30 October 2018 05:00 am - 9 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

The joint opposition said yesterday there was no need for President Maithripala Sirisena to consult the Speaker when proroguing Parliament.

SLPP Chairman G.L. Peiris said the power to prorogue Parliament belongs to the President under the Constitution.

“He is under no obligation to consult the Speaker,” he said and added that Parliament was prorogued to give adequate time for the new government of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to prepare a vote of account to run the government for up to March 31, 2019.

Prof. Peiris said though a fully fledged budget could not be prepared within such a short period and pointed out that some thing similar happened when a new government was formed in 1994.

He said the Speaker had been suddenly awakened suddenly on this matter though he remained silent when PC elections were delayed. (Kelum Bandara)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 9

LUV Tuesday, 30 October 2018 08:11 AM

Love pouring on President. Is not it?

Samaraweera Tuesday, 30 October 2018 08:12 AM

"The speaker had been suddenly awakened". Because being a UNP'er he has to support Ranil. As it is, he could lose his job if someone else is appointed speaker.

Me Tuesday, 30 October 2018 08:30 AM

You are a complete whack job of nature and the same idiot who said MR can run for Prez third time.

Sarathsk Tuesday, 30 October 2018 08:31 AM

He clearly shows that his brain malfuntions by trying to compare the prougarion of parliament to delaying of PC polls. This is why there is a requirement for university professors to retire at the age of 65.

Buddhist Tuesday, 30 October 2018 08:38 AM

The point raised by the Mahinda group is - since UPFA left the government the cabinet is dissolved and cannot maintain a 40 member cabinet. This is a false argument. Just because UPFA leaving there by some members of the cabinet leaving does not mean that there were 40 cabinet members when UPFA leave, hence there was a cabinet in place so the PM is still the PM and the cabinet is intact with a reduced number.

Kumara Tuesday, 30 October 2018 08:39 AM

Ahh the leader of the pppp party has spoken. Wait he is the leader isnt he? How come He isnt p.m?

sam silva Tuesday, 30 October 2018 02:15 PM

Who beleives this ex-professor? Talking nonsense. Basic democracy- without a parliamentary majority shown, how can MR be elected PM.If all what GL says is true and legal, why ban the parliament for 2 wks?Shame on you GL

RR Tuesday, 30 October 2018 06:15 PM

Aney. Foolish Prof. Keep your trap shut.

GH Tuesday, 30 October 2018 07:03 PM

Well said sir.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

No need for Prez to consult Speaker: GL

Comments - 9

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

April 15 declared a government holiday

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Debt Restructuring Talks: Bondholders Fear Regime Change Impact

Don’t be deceived by NPP and Cardinal Ranjith: UNP

Emirates halts check-in for connections, UL cancels flights to Dubai

Plans afoot to obtain “Blue Flag Beaches” certification for SL beaches

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings