Powers and duties President of Sri Lanka
1 powers , duties 1.1 duties 1.2 constitutional powers 1.3 parliamentary powers 1.4 administrative powers 1.5 juridical powers 1.6 diplomatic powers 1.7 ceremonial duties 1.8 honorary appointments powers , duties duties duties of president described in constitution are; ensure constitution respected , upheld; promote national reconciliation , integration; ensure , facilitate proper functioning of constitutional council , other institutions; on advice of election commission, ensure creation of proper conditions conduct of free , fair elections , referenda. constitutional powers presidents have little constraints on power. president shall responsible parliament, , can impeached two-thirds majority in parliament. president may declare war , peace. can place country in state of emergency, under can override law passed , promulgate regulation without needing legislative approval. however, prolong state of emergency more month parliamentary approval needed. parliamentary powers the president...