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5. Procedure to be followed for removal in certain cases

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

(1)

The removal by the President of the holder of either of the Offices specified in section 2 on any one or more of the grounds referred to in paragraphs (d), (e), (f) or (g) of section 3, shall be after the presentation of an address of

Parliament supported by a majority of the total number of

Members of Parliament (including those not present) for the appointment of a Committee of Inquiry :

Provided however, that no resolution for the presentation of such an address shall be entertained by the Speaker, unless notice of such resolution is signed by not less than one-third of the total number of Members of Parliament including those not present.

(2)

Upon receipt of a resolution in accordance with subsection (1), a Committee of Inquiry (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”) shall be constituted to inquire and report its findings in respect of the alleged grounds, on which the removal is being sought.

Removal of Officers (Procedure)

Read on from s 6