Sri Lanka’s Proposed Rent Act Repeal and Protection of Occupants Bill: A Balanced Approach to Rental Housing Reforms
In September 2025, two related draft bills were gazetted: the Rent (Repeal) Bill and the Protection of Occupants Bill. These propose repealing the 1972 Act while introducing new safeguards against unlawful dispossession. Sri Lanka’s rental housing sector has been governed by the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 for over five decades. This law provided […]
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Issues Relief Measures for Cyclone and Flood-Affected Borrowers
In the aftermath of the devastating cyclonic and flood disasters that struck Sri Lanka in late 2025, thousands of individuals and businesses have been left struggling to recover. Recognizing the urgent need for financial relief, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued Circular No. 04 of 2025 on December 5, 2025, directing all licensed […]
CCTV in Sri Lankan Public Transport 2025: A Necessary Shield or Privacy Concern?
Analyzing the Push for Surveillance as a Solution to Gender-Based Violence The announcement by Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake on November 24, 2025, regarding mandatory CCTV installation in public transport has ignited a crucial conversation about safety, surveillance, and societal accountability in Sri Lanka. This initiative, targeting buses, trains, and school vans, positions technology as the […]