5. Order to be placed before Parliament &c,

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

Every Order made in terms of section 2 by the Minister shall—

(a)

be in operation immediately upon the Minister affixing his signature thereto;

(b)

be published in the Gazette as soon as convenient;

(c)

be approved by Resolution of Parliament as soon as convenient thereafter ; and

(d)

if not approved by Parliament, be deemed to be rescinded with effect from the date of such

Resolution, without prejudice to anything previously done thereunder.

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