The government has not reached a formal decision on proposals to extend the retirement age of judges, with authorities confirming that no Cabinet approval has been granted at this stage.
The clarification came in Parliament on Wednesday as Minister of Justice and National Integration and Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara responded to questions raised by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa regarding reports surrounding changes to retirement policies within the judiciary.
Addressing the House, the Minister stated that discussions relating to retirement age adjustments are not limited to the judicial sector alone. According to him, requests have also been submitted by professionals from various other fields seeking similar revisions.
He indicated that the government is examining the appeals with consideration, acknowledging that certain requests appear to carry practical merit while others may be influenced by political considerations.
The proposal under discussion would affect members of the judicial system, including judges serving in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
Despite ongoing attention surrounding the issue, Minister Nanayakkara stressed that no official determination has been made and that Cabinet has not yet endorsed any increase to the retirement age.
The remarks signal that discussions remain at a preliminary stage, with the government yet to establish a final position on whether retirement policies across key sectors — including the judiciary — will ultimately be revised.
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