President may seek SC ruling on when his term began Legal advice given to Sirisena that his term began on May 15, 2015 when the Speaker signed 19A View(s): View(s):President Maithripala Sirisena may turn to the Supreme Court once again – this time to seek a determination on when his tenure as President began. They have opined it is not on January 8, 2015 when National Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya declared him elected President. The Supreme Court ruled that his term was for five years, not six under the 19A. May 15, 2015 – and the President’s term will conclude only on May 15, 2020. According to unconfirmed reports, the President’s proposed letter seeking the latest determination is to go to the Supreme Court on Thursday, considered auspicious by his astrological advisors.

Source: Sunday Times July 06, 2019 20:29 UTC