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4. Occurrence of vacancy shall operate as a sum-moning of Parliament

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

The occurrence of a vacancy in the office of President shall, when Parliament has not been dissolved, operate as a summoa.zing of Parliament to meet within three days of such occurrence. The Secretary-General of Parliament

(hereinafter referred to as the “ Secretary-General ”)

shall inform the members of Parliament of the date and time fixed for such meeting.

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