COLOMBO, 18 May 2021, (TON): Sri Lankan Speaker said today, the Supreme Court has determined that certain sections of the Port City Economic Commission Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution.

He said, according to the SC determination, certain clauses of the Bill could be approved with a special majority in Parliament and by the people at a referendum.

The cabinet of ministers will gather for a special meeting today evening to discuss the Supreme Court recommendations on the legality and constitutionality of the Port City Economic Commission Bill, the Daily Mirror learns.

The ministers will gather for the meeting at 6 p.m. chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa where the Supreme Court recommendations will be discussed following which a further announcement will be made.

The Government decided to debate the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill on May 19 and 20 in Parliament, disregarding objections from the Opposition at a Party Leaders’ meeting held recently who have alleged that the Bill would pave way for the Port City to be used as a money laundering hub.

The ministers will gather for the meeting at 6 p.m. chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa where the Supreme Court recommendations will be discussed following which a further announcement will be made. The Government decided to debate the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill on May 19 and 20 in Parliament, disregarding objections from the Opposition at a Party Leaders’ meeting held recently who have alleged that the Bill would pave way for the Port City to be used as a money laundering hub.