Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to abolish the position of Chief of Defence Staff, was passed by Parliament today (09).

The second reading debate on the Bill was held from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., after which it was passed without a division.

The Bill was presented to Parliament for its first reading on August 4, 2025.

The legislation seeks to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act, No. 35 of 2009, which was introduced to facilitate functions including the coordination of activities between the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence in accordance with the requirements prevailing at the time.

With the repeal of the Act, the position of Chief of Defence Staff will also be abolished under the...