Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka · 2023 Revised Edition · Chapter XVA · Judicial Service Commission
111H. Powers of the Commission
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The Judicial Service Commission is hereby vested with the Power to -
transfer judges of the High Court;
appoint, promote, transfer, exercise disciplinary control and dismiss judicial officers and scheduled public officers.
The Commission may make -
rules regarding training of Judges of the
High Court, the schemes for recruitment and training, appointment, promotion and transfer of judicial officers and scheduled public officers;
provision for such matters as are necessary or expedient for the exercise, performance and discharge of the powers, duties and functions of the
Commission.
The Chairman of the Commission or any Judge of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeal as the case may be, authorized by the Commission shall have power and authority to inspect any Court of First Instance, or the records, registers and other documents maintained in such Court, or hold such inquiry as may be necessary.
The Commission may by Order published in the Gazette delegate to the Secretary to the Commission the power to make transfers in respect of scheduled public officers, other than transfers involving increase of salary, or to make acting appointments in such cases and subject to such limitations as may be specified in the Order.
Chapter XVI
The Superior Courts
Chapter XVII
Finance
Chapter XVIIA
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Chapter XVIII
Public Security
Chapter XVIIIA
National Police Commission
Chapter XIX
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration
Chapter XIXA
Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
Chapter XIXB
National Procurement Commission
Chapter XX
General
Chapter XXI
Transitional Provisions
Chapter XXII
Interpretation
Chapter XXIII
Repeal
Chapter XXIV