A Proclamation under Article 71 shall, while in operation—

(a) empower the President to make such regulations as appear to him to be necessary or expedient for securing public security, the defence of Sri Lanka, the maintenance of public order, the maintenance of essential supplies and services, or the financial stability of the country;

(b) not invalidate any provision of the Constitution, but may authorize such derogation from the fundamental rights contained in Chapter II as may be strictly required by the exigencies of the situation, provided that such derogation is consistent with the Republic’s obligations under international law;

(c) not diminish the powers or affect the functioning of the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, or the Judicial Service Commission.