special meeting between Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and Chief Ministers of Provincial councils was held at the Temple Trees yesterday. 

The objectives of the development special provisions bill were discussed on the occasion. 

The premier pointed out it does not aim to bring the subjects of provincial council under the central government. 

Instead it hopes to gain the active contribution of provincial councils for the national development drive. The Prime Minister also emphasized that none of the subjects that fall under provincial councils will be affected from this bill. The chief ministers say they commend the government in policy wise for obtaining the contribution of provincial councils for national development projects. 

A series of proposals is to be prepared after holding discussions with other chief ministers. 

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe pointed out any amendment to the bill can be made at the committee stage of the parliament.

Chief ministers of southern, western, eastern and Uva provinces attended the meeting.