Speaker endorses CBSL Bill, Banking Bill

Speaker endorses CBSL Bill, Banking Bill

by Staff Writer 14-09-2023 | 3:13 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Speaker of Parliament endorsed the certificate on Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill and the Banking (Special Provisions) Bill on Thursday (14).

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill was passed in Parliament by a majority last July 20th with amendments. 

The Banking (Special Provisions) Bill was passed without a vote on July 21st.

Accordingly, the said Bills will come into effect as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act No. 16 of 2023 and the Banking (Special Provisions) Act No. 17 of 2023.