NPC rejects Development (Special Prov.) Bill

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The controversial Development (Special Provisions) Bill was unanimously rejected by members in the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) today.

NPC member V. Jayathilake said they were informed by the NPC Chairperson V. K. Sivagnanam that the bill was submitted by the Governor of the Northern Province.

He said they have rejected the bill as it would scrap the powers of the provincial councils and added that it was unanimously rejected by all 25 members of the NPC without a vote.

Meanwhile, the bill was also rejected by a majority of members in the Uva Provincial Council on yesterday. (Romesh Madushanka)

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Comments - 7

Madiya Friday, 23 December 2016 01:33 PM

This is good news.

Kaboos Friday, 23 December 2016 01:34 PM

No action talk only. keep on presenting bills.

Selvyn Friday, 23 December 2016 02:00 PM

CM and his chums are fed up with the centre as their demands are not met according to their convenience via DM Android App

SL Friday, 23 December 2016 02:22 PM

NPC shall know what it is. Only the parliament can decide what ministers are authorized for. Looks like that NPC has forgotten who has decided the level of power which provincial council are authorized with

Killa Friday, 23 December 2016 04:09 PM

Provincial councils have become to corrupt and independant

max Friday, 23 December 2016 04:37 PM

aiyo PM, aiyo Malik! Your hand in hand friends too are objecting you!

Harry Friday, 23 December 2016 05:18 PM

No bodys' demands or promises made were delivered so far, only parliamentarians are having a lavish life as vultures of our mother land.

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