Theravadi Kathikavath Bill requires 2/3rd majority & referendum - SC - Breaking News

Theravadi Kathikavath Bill requires 2/3rd majority & referendum - SC

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The Supreme Court has determined that the Theravada Bhikkhu Kathikawath Bill was inconsistent with the Constitution and therefore it should be passed in Parliament with a two-thirds majority in addition to approval by people at a referendum for it be enacted a law.

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya communicated the Supreme Court’s determination to Parliament today.

He said the Supreme Court has determined that clauses 9, 10 and 12 in the Section 12 of the bill were inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution.

He also announced that the Supreme Court had determined that Sections 2\2, 2\4, 2\3, 11/2 were also not in accordance with the Constitution.

He stated that the Supreme Court has held slashing of Section 5 and the amendment of Sections 2/2, 1/2 would bring the Bill in line with the Constitution.

The primary objective of the bill is to ensure a code of conduct for Theravada Bhikkhus in Sri Lanka.

Comments - 13

Bala Wednesday, 10 February 2016 01:58 PM

Can we get the earlier SC judges back for a while to get these through?

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Dutchy Wednesday, 10 February 2016 02:05 PM

SC has warned the govt. that say 'no' to unnecessary bills.

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HotPot Wednesday, 10 February 2016 02:18 PM

Do it along with the new constitution!

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BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 10 February 2016 02:27 PM

Religion or religious issues are not the business of parliament or the constitution. Only in societies where ignorance and extreme religious extremism that religion becomes a daily effect and issue of the legislatures.

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Great65 Wednesday, 10 February 2016 02:40 PM

Is this fair? Even the non Buddhists can say yes or no to the referendum..

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Bala Wednesday, 10 February 2016 02:41 PM

You have been mislead. Parliament is not tying to control the religion - only trying to empower the Mahanyakes to deal with errant monks under a legal framework but totally free of civil courts. If you read the papers you will see that it was sat the Mahanayakes request.

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Sergie Wednesday, 10 February 2016 02:49 PM

It is better because the law of the land could now be applied to them as well. Charge them in courts criminal OR otherwise.

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Ravi Wednesday, 10 February 2016 04:19 PM

WHAT HAPPEN TO THIS COUNTRY

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Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 10 February 2016 05:08 PM

It is just a pea nut for our President to get 2/3 in the Parliament, go ahead Sir. You are always the winner.

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J Palitha Wednesday, 10 February 2016 05:08 PM

Very reasonable ofcourse.

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Bubble Banda Wednesday, 10 February 2016 05:09 PM

I think only 2/3 is enough to pass the bill.

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Kadupol Jothywansa Wednesday, 10 February 2016 05:11 PM

Exactly true. Religion or religious issues are not atall the issue of our Parliament, the respective religious leaders will sought the matters themselves.

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Horri Jimonis Wednesday, 10 February 2016 05:13 PM

Only concern is - BBS should be banned and their Gen. Sec. should be kept behind bars lifetime. then the problem is solved.

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