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Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka · 2023 Revised Edition · Chapter VII · The Executive

32. Assumption of office

Unofficial copy, with amendments up to 31 Oct 2022. Later amendments are not included. Check the official text before you rely on it.

(1)

The person elected or succeeding to the office of President shall assume office upon taking and subscribing the oath or making and subscribing the affirmation, set out in the Fourth Schedule, in Sri Lanka before the Chief Justice or any other Judge of the

Supreme Court.

(2)

Upon such assumption of office the President shall cease to hold any other office created or recognized by the Constitution and if he is a Member of Parliament, shall vacate his seat in Parliament. The President shall not hold any other office or place of profit whatsoever.

26[(3) The President shall, by virtue of his office attend Parliament once in every three months. In the discharge of this function the President shall be entitled to all the privileges, immunities and powers of a Member of

Parliament, other than the entitlement to vote, and shall not be liable for any breach of the privileges of Parliament or of its members.]

27[(4) The President shall by virtue of his office, also have the right to address and send messages to

Parliament.]

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Chapter VIIA