Srilanka, Sept. 9 -- The Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill was passed in Parliament today (09).



The debate on the second reading of the Bill was held in Parliament from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. today, following which the Bill was passed without a division.



The draft bill, prepared under the instructions of the Minister of Defence, was published in the Government Gazette on May 15.



The Bill was presented to Parliament for its first reading on August 04, 2025.



The Bill has been introduced to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act, No. 35 of 2009. The Act was enacted in 2009 to carry out functions including the coordination of activities between the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence, in accordance with the requiremen...