WPC rejects Development (Special Prov.) Bill

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The Western Provincial Council (WPC) today rejected the Development (Special Provisions) Bill with a majority of 24 votes.

52 members of the WPC voted against the Draft Bill while 28 members voted in favour.

Five members refrained from voting when the proposal was taken up by the council.

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Chandrika Thursday, 29 December 2016 06:32 PM

oh no another downer via DM Android App

melda Friday, 30 December 2016 03:20 AM

wonder how many of those know what is this act and why they are rejecting it. via DM Android App

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