Execute Supreme Court judgement and appoint Acting IGP: Opposition tells government

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By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera

Parliament, July 25 (Daily Mirror)- An Acting IGP must be appointed without killing time while upholding the Supreme Court verdict on the IGP, Opposition MPs argued in Parliament today.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Cabinet has no powers to question the judgement of the Supreme Court and that it should be implemented.

Parliamentarian Prof. G.L. Pieris said the Executive has powers to appoint an acting IGP and that approval of the Constitutional Council is not required for this.

Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara said the President appointed the Acting Attorney General without the approval of the Constitutional Council and questioned why an Acting IGP could not be appointed in similar manner.

Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said if an Acting IGP is not appointed soon as per the Supreme Court verdict, it will be a contempt of court.

Leader of the House Susil Premajayantha, who responded said the verdict of the Supreme Court can be discussed and time can be taken to express the opinion on it.

The Minister said the Constitutional Council headed by the Speaker will meet and take a decision on the next course of action.

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Joshua Thursday, 25 July 2024 11:17 AM

The government seems to weighing their options to scuttle the presidential election with IGP issue. People will never allow the government to postpone the elections

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amaree Thursday, 25 July 2024 11:25 AM

some people want violence at this point in time to POSTPONE THE ELECTION. So, they will not appoint.

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Patcitz Thursday, 25 July 2024 11:31 AM

If Ranil takes time or evade action, SC should name an acting IGP, immediately at least to conduct the Presidential election announced by the EC.

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Gobbaya Thursday, 25 July 2024 12:35 PM

Get your head examined before elections. SC is not there to run the country. They can only give their opinion on constitutional matters. They cannot overrule a matter once it is passed through the parliament.

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moddaya Thursday, 25 July 2024 03:38 PM

Aptly named Gobbaya, the SC's role is not to give mere opinions. They give RULINGS. these must be followed as per their instructions. The Rulings are based on THEIR interpretations of laws which are or have been passed in the parliament. Once laws are passed, only the Judiciary as the right to apply them.

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Citizen2023 Thursday, 25 July 2024 11:44 AM

Without an acting IGP is appointed for the interim period, country cannot run. There will be disturbances amongst the entire Police ranks and there is a possibility that people taking advantage of the situation. Hence, the President should immediately appoint an acting IGP. Hope the Prez takes this seriously and act promptly.

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Buddhist Thursday, 25 July 2024 11:47 AM

The problem of appointing Deshabandu was the result of the illegal u constitutional actio of the Speaker. He should resign first as the Speaker.

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Zacky AMM Thursday, 25 July 2024 04:41 PM

I know you know law but you don't know the laws eagle of law know.

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Shame Friday, 26 July 2024 02:42 AM

The man in “WIG AND GOWN “is a disgrace.He only settled employment for his whole family and relatives. The way he fell at Ranil’s feet reflected what a sevalaya he is unfit to hold that office. Appointment of MR.

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