P. H. C. Silva
| Hon. P. H. C. Silva |
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| Member of the Ceylon Parliament for Maskeliya |
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| In office 1952–1956 |
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| Preceded by | Abdul Aziz |
| Succeeded by | S. Jinadasa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Palahennedi Hewage Charles Silva |
| Nationality | Ceylonese |
| Political party | United National Party |
| Spouse(s) | Eva Elizabeth née Wijesinghe |
| Children | Thissa, Dushyanthi, Rajinda, Ishara |
Palahennedi Hewage Charles Silva was a rubber plantation owner and a Ceylonese politician.[1]
Silva contested the 2nd parliamentary election, held between 24 May 1952 and 30 May 1952, as the United National Party in the seat of Maskeliya. He was successfully elected, receiving 3,415 votes (59% of the total vote), 2,459 votes ahead of his nearest rival.[2][3]
In 1955 he moved a motion, which resulted in the establishment of a pension fund for members of parliament.[4]
He was unable to retain his seat at the 3rd parliamentary election, held between 5 April 1956 and 10 April 1956, losing to the Sri Lanka Freedom Party candidate, S. Jinadasa, by 314 votes.[5]
Silva was married to Eva Elizabeth née Wijesinghe (d. 11 February 2011), with whom he had four children: Thissa, Dushyanthi, Rajinda and Ishara.[6][7]
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