Some clauses in Electricity Amendment Bill inconsistent with Constitution - SC

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Jun 30, 2025
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The Supreme Court has held that several clauses in the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and as such, must be passed by a special parliamentary majority and must also be approved by the people at a referendum, Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih informed Parliament today (30).

The Court has however, stated that these violations shall cease and the Bill can be passed by a simple parliamentary majority if the amendments proposed in its determination are accomodated, the Deputy Speaker added.