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Committee System in Sri Lanka Parliament

The Sri Lanka Parliament has devised a well-knit Committee System, working under a uniform set of rules. These Committees, apart from the obvious advantage of saving floor time, have made a distinct contribution to the effective functioning of parliamentary democracy in Sri Lanka.

The effectiveness of a Committee is very much dependent on the personality of the Chairman of the Committee. If the Chairman wants to harness the energies of all the Committee members, he can find ways and means to do so. He can even cast a sort of obligation on the members by appointing sub-committees and making some of the members Chairmen of those sub-committees.

In all the Committees, there is always a group of members taking a special interest in their work. They are the members who really take an interest in the Committee work and attend meetings regularly. This fact should be taken into consideration because it will be an advantage for the effective functioning of the Committees if developed properly.

The Committee System of Sri Lanka, though British in origin, has changed its character in keeping with the changing developments in the Sri Lanka Parliament and the society. The Committees have acquired more power and do enjoy wide jurisdiction too. At the same time, they have provided greater and valuable contribution to the day to day business of the Parliament.



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Backbencher Committee

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  | Fifth Session  | Committees for Special Purposes

Caucus of Medical Parliamentarians Sri Lanka

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  | Fifth Session  | Caucuses and Other Committees

Caucus on Climate Parliament of Sri Lanka

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  | Fifth Session  | Caucuses and Other Committees

Committee of Selection

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  | Fifth Session  | Committees for Special Purposes

Committee on Banking and Financial Services

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  | Fifth Session  | Committees for Special Purposes

Committee on Constitutional Affairs

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  | Fifth Session  | Committees for Special Purposes

Committee on Economic Stabilization

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  | Fifth Session  | Committees for Special Purposes

Committee on Ethics and Privileges

Ninth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka  | Fifth Session  | Committees for Special Purposes


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