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SC determines ‘Surcharge Tax’ Bill consistent with Constitution
Deputy speaker Ranjith Siyambalapitiya yesterday informed the House that the Supreme Court had determined that the Bill, entitled ‘Surcharge Tax’ could be passed with a simple majority as it was consistent with the Conssitution.
Siyambalapitiya read out the following statement on the Speaker’s announcements: “I wish to announce to Parliament that I have received the Determination of the Supreme Court in respect of the Bill, entitled ‘Surcharge Tax’, which was challenged in the Supreme Court in terms of Article 121(1) of the Constitution.
On an overall consideration of the provisions of the Bill, the Supreme Court had arrived at the conclusion that neither the Bill nor any of its provisions is inconsistent with Article 12 or Article 13 of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court further states that in the circumstances, the Bill, entitled ‘Surcharge Tax’, can be validly passed by a simple majority of the Legislature.
I order that the Determination of the Supreme Court be printed in the Official Report of today’s proceedings of the House.
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.
A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.
The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.
Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.
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