Future President to have same power as incumbent: PHU

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The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) yesterday said a future president would also enjoy the same power enjoyed by the incumbent President since only three powers had been pruned from the Executive.

PHU Leader Udaya Gammanpila expressed these views after visiting the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) in Colombo to give a statement over the complaint they made against MP Rishad Bathiudeen.

He rejected the reports which said that there was no point in going for a presidential election utilising public funds, because the elect-president would have no power that he or she can exercise.

“Some news reports said a future president will not have a majority of powers. Therefore, those reports said there was no point in appointing a ceremonial president. This is completely false. The future president will also have the same power as the incumbent," he said.

The MP said only three powers of the incumbent president had been pruned by the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. "They are; appointing ministers on the recommendation of the prime minister, inability to dissolve parliament until four and half years had completed and inability to directly put forward a draft bill, which was rejected by parliament, to a referendum.

Only these three were changed," he said. Meanwhile, he said they have undergone difficulties thrice over the complaint made against MP Bathiudeen. “We are not certain whether the government is punishing the complainant or the accused as MP Rishad Bathideen remains unfazed while we are being hauled to various institutions," he said. (Lahiru Pothmulla)

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ANTON Tuesday, 18 June 2019 10:57 AM

YES ...... YOU ALL HAVE "PAVA' BUT NO "PINA"

Shareef Tuesday, 18 June 2019 11:02 AM

The problem is you have been quacking too much since elected to parliament on stipend of Rs.100 of the unsuspecting public. Hence, you are a liability than an asset. Your popularity is similar to "Dr.Merv"; talk, talk and talk but you cannot walk the talk. Keep trying, fools are there for the taking.

Shareef Tuesday, 18 June 2019 11:12 AM

The problem is you have been quacking too much since elected to parliament on stipend of Rs.100 of the unsuspectng public. Hence, you are a liability than an asset. Your popularity is similar to "Dr.Merv"; talk, talk and talk but you cannot walk the talk. Keep trying, fools are there for the taking.

Bandu Wanigasekera Tuesday, 18 June 2019 11:33 AM

Stupid OR twisting facts. You made a simple complaint and now Police want full details. It is after that the alleged accused will be called to answer to YOUR complaint.

Mandy Tuesday, 18 June 2019 11:38 AM

New President will not enjoy same powers. See more erudite lawyer than you, Nihal Jayawikrema's analysis on that Clause 43.

Man Tuesday, 18 June 2019 11:42 AM

Appointing Ministers, still done, as before. So, what's the difference.

Man Tuesday, 18 June 2019 11:44 AM

If a bill is rejected by the Parliament, how can it be passed ?

DrW.Katugampola Tuesday, 18 June 2019 11:52 AM

You are a constitutional expert who practise on the steps of Supreme Court and not inside it.Read the article published by Nihal Jayawicrama on Island news paper few days ago. Gon wahanse

xlntgson Tuesday, 18 June 2019 01:27 PM

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