Cabinet approves amendment to Presidential Term limit in Constitution

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July 16, Colombo (LNW): The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to modify paragraph (b) of Article 83 of the Constitution, replacing the phrase “exceeding six years” with “exceeding five years” in relation to the President’s tenure.

The legislative proposal, drafted accordingly by the legal draftsman, has received clearance from the Attorney General.

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