Deputy Speaker, Rizvie Salih, today announced the Supreme Court’s determination on the Electricity Amendment Bill, stating that several clauses violate the Constitution of Sri Lanka.
Addressing a special session of Parliament today, the Deputy Speaker said that as such, the Bill requires approval by a special parliamentary majority and a public referendum.
He further said that, however, these violations would not apply if the clauses are amended as outlined in the Supreme Court’s determination.
The Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill, published in the Government Gazette on 16 May 2025, is currently under review and has faced legal challenges.
The bill proposes significant changes to the existing Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 36 of 2024, including amendments to tariff setting and the National Electricity Advisory Council. (Newswire)
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