54. Amendment of Article 156 of the Constitution

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

Article 156 of the Constitution is hereby amended as follows:-

(1)

by the repeal of paragraph (2) of that Article and the substitution therefor of the following paragraph: -

“(2) The Parliamentary Commissioner for

Administration shall, subject to the provisions of Article 41A, be appointed by the President and shall hold office during good behaviour.”;

“Saving of existing rules and regulations.

(2)

by the repeal of paragraph (5) of that Article and the substitution therefor of the following paragraph:-

“(5) Whenever the Parliamentary

Commissioner for Administration is unable to perform and discharge the duties and functions of his office, the President shall subject to the provisions of Article 41A, appoint a person to act in his place.”.

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