<P> The post was introduced in the British colonial era , during which time appointments were made by the Governor until 1938 , after which appointments were made by the Legal Secretary until 1947 . After Ceylon gained its independence in 1948 , appointments were made by the Governor General and the Minister of Justice . Justice of the Peace had the power to administer oaths and affirmations per the Courts Ordinance No. 1 on 1889 section 84 and they could formally appoint members of the public to act as special police officers in times of turmoil and riots . Since certain government officers were ex-officio justices of the peace , this allowed British colonial officers to appoint special police officers from the European planters in times of crisies such as the 1915 riots . The Village Councils Law ( No. 6 of 1964 ) made the Chairman of the Village Council an ex officio justices of the peace for that village area . </P>
<P> The post was introduced in the British colonial era , during which time appointments were made by the Governor until 1938 , after which appointments were made by the Legal Secretary until 1947 . After Ceylon gained its independence in 1948 , appointments were made by the Governor General and the Minister of Justice . Justice of the Peace had the power to administer oaths and affirmations per the Courts Ordinance No. 1 on 1889 section 84 and they could formally appoint members of the public to act as special police officers in times of turmoil and riots . Since certain government officers were ex-officio justices of the peace , this allowed British colonial officers to appoint special police officers from the European planters in times of crisies such as the 1915 riots . The Village Councils Law ( No. 6 of 1964 ) made the Chairman of the Village Council an ex officio justices of the peace for that village area . </P>
who appoints the justice of peace in sri lanka
who appoints the justice of peace in sri lanka
Governor General Minister of Justice The Village Councils Law ( No. 6 of 1964 ) British colonial officers
Governor General Minister of Justice The Village Councils Law ( No. 6 of 1964 ) British colonial officers