New Electricity Act came into effect yesterday: Ministry

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Colombo, June 28 (Daily Mirror) - The New Electricity Act, which was endorsed by the Speaker three weeks ago, came into effect yesterday (27), the Power and Energy Ministry said.

They said the bill was passed in Parliament on June 6, with amendments garnering a majority of 44 votes. The bill drew 103 votes in favour and 59 against at the end of the day’s debate.

Earlier, the Supreme Court had identified certain clauses in the Bill that violated the Constitution, necessitating a special two-thirds majority in Parliament if the bill remained in its current form. However, the court noted that these inconsistencies would be resolved if the recommended amendments were adopted.

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Ram Friday, 28 June 2024 09:24 AM

Unless it is pro-consumer the absence of the elected Members at the voting is unacceptable. Voters must note the names of the absentees and not vote for them next time

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saman Friday, 28 June 2024 03:06 PM

We should remember all the pohottuwe and UNP members who voted in favour of the bill, when they come for our vote in the next presidential and parliamentary election. 20 kilos of rice, money and other gifts/rewards cannot wipe off the additional electricity cost the people has to incur.

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mina Saturday, 29 June 2024 04:34 AM

Only option is to chase those who have govern this country since independence. We paid our bills promptly and we paid their bills too. So will kick them out this time.

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Ron Saturday, 29 June 2024 08:39 AM

Country need of decent politicians desperately..playing dum politics is enough countries future and nations prosperity should be a priority not ripping off...

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