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6. Insertion of new Article 33A in the Constitution

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

The following Article is hereby inserted immediately after Article 33, and shall have effect as Article 33A of the

Constitution:-

33A. The President shall be responsible to

Parliament for the due exercise, performance and discharge of his powers, duties and functions under the Constitution and any written law, including the law for the time being relating to public security.”.