Govt. to proceed with PC polls under existing provisions of 13th Amendment

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Cabinet spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that if the Parliamentary Select Committee did not come up with proposals to amend the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, the Northern Provincial Council elections and other Provincial Council elections will be held according to the existing provisions of the 13th amendment.

Therefore the 13th amendment inclusive of land and police powers will be in effect for the Provincial Council elections unless the relevant amendments are submitted prior to the elections.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Rambukwella said the government was seeking views of all parliamentary parties regarding the amending of the 13th Amendment.

“The President is not of the view that the amendments to the constitution could be made unilaterally and therefore it is the view of government that all parties must express their views through the Parliament Select Committee.It is in fact their bounden duty to participate in these exercises as they express the mandate of the people” he said.

The Minister added that if the Parliamentary Select Committee puts forward proposals within the time period prior to elections, such proposals would be take in to consideration when amending the constitution.

“It all depends on the time frame, and if they do come up with the relevant amendments we will incorporate them.But if they fail to do so within the specified time period, elections would nevertheless go ahead and the amendments if required would be incorporated once the PSC was ready to submit them" he said( Hafeel Farisz)

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Comments - 15

janak Friday, 12 July 2013 09:39 AM

ARE U ALSO SLEEPING WALKER

ayyo salary Friday, 12 July 2013 09:49 AM

So Mr Wimal to retire from politics??

Waz Friday, 12 July 2013 10:09 AM

Do not take anything seriouly Ayyo!

Silva de Mervin Friday, 12 July 2013 10:28 AM

INDIA!!!

Harry Friday, 12 July 2013 10:40 AM

I presume some reasonable pressure from India!

George Friday, 12 July 2013 10:59 AM

So what is the fate of prominent Jokers, WW, UG, CH
Will they retire from politics for the good conduct of this country.
What is the response of the unofficial " keleban" forces BBS and RB

Fayad Friday, 12 July 2013 11:36 AM

Wimal & Champika will you both tender resignation ???
or come-out with some "Bolada, seeni Bola Katha"

Upali Wijewardene Friday, 12 July 2013 05:25 PM

Menon tonic has served its purpose. 13+ or no CHOGAM. what a wonderful thought for CR, WW and of course the ball sena. Welcome to the miracle of Asia, Rajapakshe style

Yuri Friday, 12 July 2013 05:51 PM

If he does, aleast once lanka matha will smile after 30 years !!

jacoob Friday, 12 July 2013 09:10 PM

Tamasha continues for bananaans !! what is next ? Perhaps resurrect VP and make him contest under bettala leaf !! any thing is possible under JR's constitution !!!!

Ayesha Arambepola Friday, 12 July 2013 11:11 PM

In Feb., 1993 Mr Bernard Soysa spelt out that the devolution of power to a territory in which Tamils are in a majority can be the only basis for a satisfactory solution to the prevailing ethnic crisis in Sri Lanka. Chauvinistic forces with the governing United National Party itself have opposed such a solution and President Ranasinghe Premadasa has shown no readiness or willingness to combat these forces. he has resorted to various measures to buy time for the purpose of getting over the ethnic hurdle. Chauvinism whether Sinhala or Tamil, strengthen and reinforces each other's most reactionary and regressive drives". If the ruling party is sincere they should show their sincereity at least this time to bring permanent peace to Sri Lanka and let all communities live in Peace and Harmany.

Lankan Saturday, 13 July 2013 05:38 AM

None of those jokers are going to resign WW,UG CH BBS or RB They will find some lie to stay in power,

Onion... Saturday, 13 July 2013 07:21 AM

Janak, He is not even in best 50 players in the country...

Percy Fernando Saturday, 13 July 2013 07:21 AM

The President is not a pool to take disision unilaterly,PSC is not united & justified to make amendments.

Ane Anichan Saturday, 13 July 2013 11:43 AM

Unlike many of those today's politicos who are lacking in genuine principles, we are not least bothered of any of the rules in 13A, nor we have any hidden motive of grabbing lands from the North or East. But our humble wish is that in this 270 miles x 140 miles tiny island called Sri Lanka MUST continue to remain as one unit in the future as well. As "Sri Lankans" when need a break we should be able visit any part of the island without any hindrance.

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