යෝජිත නව ආණ්ඩුක්‍රම ව්‍යවස්ථාව (Third Republic Constitution) Chapter VIII

 CHAPTER VIII

 

NATIONAL POLICIES

 

45.       State Assembly, in the following manner, shall adopt national policies, taking into serious consideration of the Principles of State Policies and Fundamental Duties described in Chapter V of this Constitution, in consultation with the intellectuals of the country and without derogating the devolved powers to Local Councils, on any matter or subject, of national importance, notwithstanding the fact that such matter or subject falls under the Central Government or Local Council.

(1)    President on advise of Prime Minister with the approval of Cabinet of Ministers shall establish, for a specific subject for which a National Policy shall be adopted, a Presidential Commission as per the provisions of subparagraph 59(1)(q), with not less than three members who shall be distinguished intellectuals of considerable experience on such specific subject, of whom one member shall be appointed as the Chairman of such Commission;

(2)    The Commission so established shall conduct its sessions in public, and invite and entertain views, opinions, and submissions from the People without any restrictions; and shall prepare its final report and submit to President;

(3)    Based on such report, Cabinet of Ministers shall prepare the draft of National Policy on such subject;

(4)    Prime Minister shall submit such draft of National Policy to State Assembly for its approval by a Simple Majority; and Speaker shall endorse it by signing the Certificate of endorsement by Members of State Assembly and submit it to President for his endorsement upon which such National Policy shall be operational in guiding all State entities.