COLOMBO, 2 April, 2021 (TON): Mahinda Rajapaksa, the PM, and Finance Minister of Sri Lanka is set to propose to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee to identify shortcomings in the current election laws and electoral system.

The proposal will be tabled in Parliament on Monday, 5 April, 2021.

Dhammika Dsanayake, Secretary-General of Parliament said, “The motion for the appointment of the Select Committee of Parliament to identify appropriate reforms of the election laws and the electoral system and to recommend necessary amendments will be moved by the Leader of the House and Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the time of adjournment that afternoon.

Fifteen members are included in the relevant Parliamentary Select Committee, said SG.

The Committee should submit its recommendations within six months after its appointment by the Speaker, according to the motion.

However, it is likely that it will be the responsibility of this Committee to identify shortcomings of the existing electoral system and its structure and to make recommendations with regard to the amendments.