Parliament passes Sri Lanka Electricity BillNewsThe Second Reading of the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in Parliament a short while ago by a majority of 44 votes. A division on the bill was taken at the end of today's debate on the bill. However, the Supreme Court had stated that these inconsistencies would cease if the amendments suggested by the Court are adopted. Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara told Parliament that the government would include the amendments suggested by the Supreme Court so that the bill can be passed by a simple Parliamentary majority. The Third Reading of the bill was subsequently passed with amendments and without a vote.

Source: Sunday Times June 07, 2024 01:39 UTC