2. Insertion of new section 154A into Chapter 101

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

The following new section is hereby inserted immediately after section 154 of the Civil Procedure Code

(Chapter 101) and shall have effect as section 154A of that

Code:–

154A. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Evidence Ordinance (Chapter 14), in any proceedings under this Code, it shall not be necessary to adduce formal proof of the execution or genuineness of any deed, or document which is required by law to be attested, other than a will executed under the

Wills Ordinance (Chapter 60), and on the face of it purports to have been duly executed, unless–

(a)

in the pleadings or further pleadings in an action filed under regular procedure in terms of this Code, the execution or genuineness of such deed or document is impeached and raised as an issue; or

(b)

the court requires such proof:

“Proof of deed or document unnecessary in certain events

Provided that, the provisions of this section shall not be applicable in an event, a party to an action seeks to produce any deed or document not included in the pleadings of that party at any proceedings under this Code.

(2)

The provisions of subsection (1), shall mutatis mutandis apply in the actions on summary procedure under this Code.”.

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