7. 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 by the Minister in terms of section 2 and section 5, shall—

(i)

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

(ii)

be published in the Gazette as soon as convenient;

(iii)

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

(iv)

if not approved by Parliament, be deemed to be rescinded with effect from the date of such resolution, without prejudice to anything previously done thereunder.

Read on from s 8

7. Order to be placed before Parliament & c,

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