Sri Lanka

Pradeshiya Sabhas Act

Formally: Pradeshiya Sabhas Act, No. 15 of 1987

Pradeshiya Sabhas Act, No. 15 of 1987 (Sri Lanka); § 42 (meetings open to public); Urban Councils Ordinance No. 61 of 1939 (amended) applies to urban areas

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Sunshine Score: 42/100 (moderate)
42/100

Sunshine Score

42/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
Advance Notice 7 days
Public Comment Not required
Closed Sessions 1 permitted category
Minutes Required
Recording Not required
Remote Participation Not allowed
Enforcement Voidable, legislature exempt

Agenda & Notice Requirements

Regular Meetings
7 days

Online posting: Not required

Public Participation

Public Comment
Not required
Written Comment
Not allowed

Virtual Meetings

Member Remote Participation
Not allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed

Closed Sessions

Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances

Permitted Categories

Meeting Minutes

Minutes Required
Yes

Online posting: Not required

Recording & Broadcast

Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No

Enforcement

Violation Effect
Voidable
Standing to Sue
Electors and residents with sufficient interest may seek judicial review of procedural violations
Enforcement Body
Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government; courts

Sources & References

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The specific rules for Sri Lanka may differ from this general description. Consult the full statute for details.