Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC
2026-02-17
Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper raised a point of order under Standing Orders 92(2), 101, and 102, arguing that the Proposer's verbal deletion of a reference to Provincial Councils Elections in the Motion was procedurally insufficient. He contended that since the Proposer had acknowledged the matter was already before an existing Select Committee, a formal withdrawal and resubmission of an amended Motion was required, as an oral deletion does not alter the written terms of the Motion.
Sir, I raise a point of order under Standing Orders 92(2), 101 and 102. The Proposer has admitted that the Provincial Councils Elections matter in this Motion is already before an existing Select Committee. An oral “deletion” will not suffice. He must withdraw and bring an amended Motion. Otherwise, the words remain as they are.