4. Amendment of section 22 of the principal enactment

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

Section 22 of the principal enactment is hereby amended as follows:-

(1)

by the substitution for the words “before the hearing.” of the words “before the day first fixed for pre-trial conference.”; and

(2)

by the repeal of the marginal note thereof and substitution therefor of the following marginal note:-

“Objections for non-joinder or mis joinder to be taken before the day first fixed for pre-trial conference.”.