20A to be presented to Parliament soon

President and Cabinet take responsibility for 20A; Keheliya Rambukwella

by Zulfick Farzan 17-09-2020 | 12:44 PM

Colombo (News 1st);  The President and the Cabinet take full responsibility for the Draft 20th Amendment to the Constitution, said Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

" It was discussed as length at the Cabinet Meeting," stressed the Government Minister adding amendments can be made at the Cabinet Meeting.

Joint Cabinet Spokesperson Minister (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana speaking at the media briefing to announce cabinet decision said the Draft 20th Amendment to the Constitution was prepared by the 

Legal Draftsman's Department with approval from the President, Justice Minister, and the Cabinet of Ministers.

The Draft 20th Amendment to the Constitution will be presented to Parliament in due course, said the Joint Cabinet Spokesperson.