Sri Lanka Constitution 1978 (Certified on 31 August 1978)
[with Amendments 1-16 Consolidated as of September 2000]

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Preamble

Chapter I - The People, The State and Sovereignty

Chapter II - Buddhism

Chapter III - Fundamental Rights

Chapter IV - Language

Chapter V - Citizenship

Chapter VI - Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties

Chapter VII - The Executive

Chapter VIII - The Executive - The Cabinet of Ministers

Chapter IX - The Executive - The Public Service

Chapter X - The Legislature - Parliament

Chapter XI - The Legislature - Procedure and Powers

Chapter XII - The Legislature - Amendment of the Constitution

Chapter XIII - The Referendum

Chapter XIV - Franchise and Elections

Chapter XV - The Judiciary

Chapter XVI - The Superior Courts

Chapter XVII - Finance

Chapter XVIIA - Provincial Councils

Chapter XVIII - Public Security

Chapter XIX - The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration

Chapter XX - General

Chapter XXI - Transitional Provisions

Chapter XXII - Interpretation

Chapter XXIII - Repeal

Chapter XXIV - Promulgation of the Constitution

First Schedule - Names of Administrative Districts

Second Schedule - The National Flag

Third Schedule - National Anthem (in Sinhala)

Fourth Schedule - Oath of Office

Fifth Schedule

Sixth Schedule

Seventh Schedule

Eighth Schedule

Ninth Schedule

Notes of Amendments