3. Amendment of Article 32 of the Constitution

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

Article 32 of the Constitution is hereby amended as follows:—

(1)

by the repeal of paragraph (3) of thereof, and the substitution therefor of the following:—

“(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”; and

(2)

by the addition immediately after paragraph (3)

thereof, of the following new paragraph:—

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

Parliament.”.

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