Sri Lanka's Attorney General has confirmed that a proposal to extend the retirement age of judges by two years complies with constitutional requirements, paving the way for legislative action.

Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe has issued a constitutional compliance certificate for a proposal that would extend the retirement age of judges across Sri Lanka's judiciary by two years, according to a statement released by the legal office. The certificate has been forwarded to the Legal Draftsman's department to proceed with drafting the necessary legislation.

The Cabinet granted approval for the initiative on July 27. Under the proposal, senior judges at the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal would see their retirement age extended through a constitutional amendment bill. For judges serving in other courts, the extension would be implemented through amendments to the Judicature Act, which governs judicial administration and procedures.

The two-year extension represents a significant change to judicial tenure arrangements in the country. The Attorney General's confirmation that the measure aligns with constitutional provisions removes one procedural hurdle, though the proposal will still require parliamentary approval before becoming law. The exact timeline for presenting the amendment bills to Parliament has not been specified.