February 09, Colombo (LNW): The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that the Government has opted to review the Protection of Occupants Draft Bill that was recently tabled in Parliament.
Appearing before the Court, Additional Solicitor General Sumathi Dharmawardena said the decision was taken in light of concerns raised over the proposed legislation. He further noted that the Minister of Justice has allowed a one-month window, beginning on February 03, for stakeholders and the public to submit observations and recommendations on the draft.
The submission was made when petitions challenging the bill were taken up for consideration. In view of the Government’s decision to reopen the consultation process, the Supreme Court opted to bring the proceedings on the petitions to a close.
