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Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa, while speaking in Parliament, stressed the constitutional necessity of appointing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in the current backdrop of legal uncertainty and political wrangling.
Sajith Premadasa explicitly cited the constitutional provisions and stressed that Article 126 provides for the exclusive power of the Supreme Court to hear petitions on fundamental rights.
“The Constitution gives the Supreme Court the sole power to hear and decide on fundamental rights petitions,” he said.
He stressed that decisions on such matters, whether interim injunctions or final judgments, fall within the purview of the judiciary and not the jurisdiction of Parliament or the executive.
He stressed that Article 41 of the Constitution requires presidential appointments, including the appointment of the IGP, to be approved by the Constitutional Council. He noted that the recent interim injunction granted by the Supreme Court on the appointment of the IGP was a procedural step and not a final decision, and that a date for hearing would be set later.
“We have to respect the Supreme Court’s order and initiate the process of appointing a new IGP as per constitutional procedures,” Premadasa said, advocating adherence to the rule of law and constitutional norms.
Discussing the principle of separation of powers inherent in Sri Lanka’s democratic framework, Premadasa stressed the checks and balances between the executive, legislative and judicial branches. He cautioned against selective adherence to constitutional principles based on personal or political preferences and urged consistent adherence to the Constitution regardless of the outcome.
Premadasa stressed that “the decisions we make today will affect the future of our country,” and warned against disregarding constitutional provisions. He called for unwavering commitment to constitutionalism, stressing that adherence to the rule of law is essential for the stability and integrity of Sri Lanka’s democratic system.(News First)
(This article was originally published by news1st and has not been edited by SLM staff)
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