February 23, 2023 - Lanka Focus

13th Amendment should be implemented in three steps: Douglas

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 admin

13th Amendment should be implemented in three steps: Douglas Kelum Bandara Mirror on line (23-02-2023) Some powers devolved to the Provincial Councils have been taken through actions by the executive arm or through administrative decisions. I am asking for the transfer of such powers back to the Provincial Councils as the first step The TNA wants the problem unsolved. They work for it. The President openly said he is prepared to settle all the pertaining issues- political issues, land issues etc. We have to support him. But, the TNA is…

SJB backs full implementation of 13A: Kiriella

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 admin

SJB backs full implementation of 13A: Kiriella Mirudhula Thambiah (The Morning 23-02-2023) The main Opposition in Parliament, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya yesterday (22) stated that the Party supports the full implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, noting that National Land and Police Commissions would control related provincial commissions so that no issues would arise. Speaking to The Daily Morning, Chief Opposition Whip and SJB Parliamentarian, Attorney Lakshman Kiriella said: “We are for the 13th Amendment. It was former President and incumbent Government Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapaksa who said that…