PARLIAMENT

A resolution was passed in the House of Parliament on 19th December 2015, -

i. to introduce the new system of Sectoral Oversight Committees. The resolution approved by the House on 19th December 2015 (as amended) is attached in PDF format.
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(Refer column 3206 of the Hansard of 19 December 2015)

Another resolution was passed in the House of Parliament on 19 December 2015, -

ii. to suspend the operation of the Standing Orders Nos. 104 to 120 of the Parliament (both inclusive) during the operation of the Sectoral Oversight Committees.

(Refer column 3013 of the Hansard of 19 December 2015)

The resolution passed is reproduced below:

(The Hon. Lakshman Kiriella)

Sir, I move,

"That this Parliament resolves that during the operation of the Sectoral Oversight Committees, Standing Order Nos. 104 to 120 of the Parliament (both inclusive) shall be suspended."

Question put, and agreed to.

Accordingly, the following 16 Sectoral Oversight Committees have been appointed by the Committee of Selection.

Each of the above mentioned Committee shall have the jurisdiction and related functions as indicated to examine all Bills, Resolutions, Treaties, Reports and Other Matters relating to subjects within their jurisdiction.

All Bills, Resolutions, Treaties, Reports and Other Matters within their jurisdiction shall be referred to the relevant Committees for report prior to being considered by the Parliament.