A financial fraud case was filed at Bribery and Corruption Commission this evening against the newly appointed chief justice Mohan Pieris according to the commission sources.a trade unionist attached to leftist Janatha Wimukthi Peramuna(JVP) vasantha samarasinha had filed this case against new chief justice by stating he has made the government a loss of Rs.75 million during his tenure of office as attorney general.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Dr.Mrs.Bandaranaike Declared She Is Still The Legitamate Chief Justice Of Sri Lanka
Although president Mahinda Rajapaksha has appointed a new chief justice this noon the 43rd chief justice of Sri Lanka Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranaike has stated this evening that she is still the legitimate chief justice in the country as both supreme and appeal courts recently gave her the verdict that the impeachment motion passed against her by the government was an illegal one.
Speaking to the media while vacating her official residence at Colombo 7 this evening she has said that the main reason behind vacating her official residence is to prevent occurring any violence among public under present circumstances.Dr.Mrs.Bandaranaike has also said that she didn't take a single cent from public money neither done anything wrong during her 32 year old career as charged in impeachment motion passed against her at Parliament last Friday . "although justice was not with me today the truth will revealed in near future" she has stressed.
Earlier on Sunday Mrs.Bandaranaike has requested the inspector general of police to tighten her security soon after received the removal notice from chief justice post from president.however inspector general of police after considering the request has replied her that the police department only able to provide her security till 6 p.m today.due to the growing concerns over her security after new chief justice was appointed the first female chief justice of sri lanka Dr.Mrs.Bandaranike has revealed that now the security of her family lies on the hands of general public.
Meanwhile several court cases scheduled to be hear on number 502 court room of supreme court complex were postponed today due to the absence of dr.mrs.bandaranaike who was scheduled to sit down on the bench of judges of these cases.
Speaking to the media while vacating her official residence at Colombo 7 this evening she has said that the main reason behind vacating her official residence is to prevent occurring any violence among public under present circumstances.Dr.Mrs.Bandaranaike has also said that she didn't take a single cent from public money neither done anything wrong during her 32 year old career as charged in impeachment motion passed against her at Parliament last Friday . "although justice was not with me today the truth will revealed in near future" she has stressed.
Earlier on Sunday Mrs.Bandaranaike has requested the inspector general of police to tighten her security soon after received the removal notice from chief justice post from president.however inspector general of police after considering the request has replied her that the police department only able to provide her security till 6 p.m today.due to the growing concerns over her security after new chief justice was appointed the first female chief justice of sri lanka Dr.Mrs.Bandaranike has revealed that now the security of her family lies on the hands of general public.
Meanwhile several court cases scheduled to be hear on number 502 court room of supreme court complex were postponed today due to the absence of dr.mrs.bandaranaike who was scheduled to sit down on the bench of judges of these cases.
Mohan Pieris Sworn In As New Chief Justice
Former Attorney General Mohan Pieris had sworn in before president mahinda rajapakshs as Sri Lanka's 44th Chief Justice this noon after parliamentary council has recommended him for the top judicial post.despite criticisms from opposition parties and intellectuals on the way government has removed chief justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranaike from the post mohan pieris sworn in at temple treas amidst tight security.
After sworn in ceremony the newly appointed chief justice has visited the Supreme Court complex this evening.however largest trade union of sri lankan lawyers the bar association of Sri Lanka boycotted the sworn in ceremony as previously announced.
After sworn in ceremony the newly appointed chief justice has visited the Supreme Court complex this evening.however largest trade union of sri lankan lawyers the bar association of Sri Lanka boycotted the sworn in ceremony as previously announced.
Monday, January 14, 2013
President Nominated Former Attorney General As A Nominee For The Chief Justice Post
President Mahinda Rajapaksha has today (14)nominated former attorney general Mohan Pieris as his nominee for the post of chief justice to the parliamentary council government sources said.parliamentary council is to meet tomorrow(15) to appoint a suitable candidate for the chief justice sources further added.
Meanwhile two opposition members representing the council were announced today that they will not participating the council meeting scheduled to be held tomorrow to select a new chief justice.
Meanwhile two opposition members representing the council were announced today that they will not participating the council meeting scheduled to be held tomorrow to select a new chief justice.
Chief Justice To Remain In Her Post Despite Being Received The Removal Notice
Despite being received the removal notice from the post from president yesterday Chief Justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani bandaranaike has not willing to vacate her post based on the decision made by the supreme court declaring the impeachment motion and parliamentary select committee report of it as illegal.
Meanwhile Dr.mrs bandaranaike has requested inspector general of police today (14)to tighten her security due to the present crisis occured between juiciary and executive it has been reported.mrs.bandaranike has also scheduled to sit on the judge bench which is set to hear cases next week sources revealed.
President Mahinda Rajapaksha has sent a removal notice to chief justice yesterday morning indicating her removal from the post stated as based on the request made by parliament to do so.an impeachment motion against chief justice was approved by the parliament last friday with 155 parliamnetarians voted in favor and 49 voted against it presidential sources said.however the main opposition united national party and other opposition parties claimed that parilament has only approved a motion srequesting president to appoint an independent committee to inquire on findings of parliamentary select committe on impeachment motion against chief justice but not to remove her from the post .
Meanwhile Dr.mrs bandaranaike has requested inspector general of police today (14)to tighten her security due to the present crisis occured between juiciary and executive it has been reported.mrs.bandaranike has also scheduled to sit on the judge bench which is set to hear cases next week sources revealed.
President Mahinda Rajapaksha has sent a removal notice to chief justice yesterday morning indicating her removal from the post stated as based on the request made by parliament to do so.an impeachment motion against chief justice was approved by the parliament last friday with 155 parliamnetarians voted in favor and 49 voted against it presidential sources said.however the main opposition united national party and other opposition parties claimed that parilament has only approved a motion srequesting president to appoint an independent committee to inquire on findings of parliamentary select committe on impeachment motion against chief justice but not to remove her from the post .
Sunday, January 13, 2013
President Signed The Removal Notice Of Chief Justice
President Mahinda Rajapaksha has signed the removal notice of Sri Lanka's first female chief justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranaike this morning ratifying Parliament's vote to impeach her according to government sources.the removal notice was sent to the official residence of chief justice sources further added.
The Parliament has approved the findings of Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) which inquire on impeachment motion against chief justice Dr.Mrs.Bandaranaike with 155 parliament mp's voted in favor and 49 voted against it.
Many western countries including USA,UK and Commonwealth criticized Sri Lankan government on it's decision to impeach chief justice and appealed to hold a fair trial on impeachment.International Committee On Jurists too condemned the move.meanwhile the Bar Association Of Sri Lanka the biggest trade union of sri lankan lawyers recently vowed publicly that the association will not welcomed the new chief justice under present circumstance while lawyers collective has called all supreme court judges not to recognize newly appointed chief justice.
Meanwhile lawyers were engaged in several protest campaigns during last week opposing parliamentary debate on impeachment motion against chief justice by stating according to supreme court's interpretation of sri lankan constitution parliamentary select committee has no authority to inquire on chief justice.
The Parliament has approved the findings of Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) which inquire on impeachment motion against chief justice Dr.Mrs.Bandaranaike with 155 parliament mp's voted in favor and 49 voted against it.
Many western countries including USA,UK and Commonwealth criticized Sri Lankan government on it's decision to impeach chief justice and appealed to hold a fair trial on impeachment.International Committee On Jurists too condemned the move.meanwhile the Bar Association Of Sri Lanka the biggest trade union of sri lankan lawyers recently vowed publicly that the association will not welcomed the new chief justice under present circumstance while lawyers collective has called all supreme court judges not to recognize newly appointed chief justice.
Meanwhile lawyers were engaged in several protest campaigns during last week opposing parliamentary debate on impeachment motion against chief justice by stating according to supreme court's interpretation of sri lankan constitution parliamentary select committee has no authority to inquire on chief justice.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Impeachment Motion Against Chief Justice Has Passed In Parliament
The controversial impeachment motion against Chief Justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranaike whas passed today(11) in Parliament after debated in two days with 155 MP's vote for the motion while 49 MP's voted against the motion.20 MP's were absent during the voting.the MP's of main opposition United National Party(UNP) and leftist Janatha Wimukthi Peramuna walked out from walked out from the parliament during the voting.
The resolution passed by parliament today is due to send to the president for future course of action.
The resolution passed by parliament today is due to send to the president for future course of action.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Sri Lanka Recalled Ambassador To Saudi Arabia Over Rizan's Execution.
Sri Lankan Government has recalled it's ambassador to Saudi Arabia with immediate effect as a move to express the country's displeasure over the execution of Sri Lankan Maid Rizana Nafeek .Rizana was executed yesterday near Riyadh in Saudi Arabia despite the growing number of appeals from Sri Lanka and in other countries .
Heavy Traffic Reported In Colombo Due To Lawyers Protest
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Government Professions Supplementary To Medicine To Launch 3 day Strike Tomorrow
Government Professions Supplementary To Medicine(PSM'S) have decided to launch an island wide three day strike from tomorrow (09) by demanding solutions to 10 of their service demands.the three day strike of government PSM's will commenced on 8 a.m tomorrow till 8 a.m on Saturday(12) according to Joint Council Of Government Professions Supplementary To Medicine.
The PSM'S compromising government pharmacists,radiographers ,medical laboratory technologists(MLT's),Physiotherapists and occupational therapists are launching this strike demanding 10 of their service demands including granting overtime,accidental and extra payments,granting communication allowance to PSM's,recruiting unemployed PSM Graduates to state sector and implementing delayed promotions of grade 1 PSM officers.
Due to humanitarian reasons PSM'S attached to Castle Street Women's Hospital,De Soyza Maternity,Sirimavo Bandaranaike memorial children's hospital,cancer hospital,maharagama and blood bank will not participating tomorrow strike according to Joint Council.
The PSM'S compromising government pharmacists,radiographers ,medical laboratory technologists(MLT's),Physiotherapists and occupational therapists are launching this strike demanding 10 of their service demands including granting overtime,accidental and extra payments,granting communication allowance to PSM's,recruiting unemployed PSM Graduates to state sector and implementing delayed promotions of grade 1 PSM officers.
Due to humanitarian reasons PSM'S attached to Castle Street Women's Hospital,De Soyza Maternity,Sirimavo Bandaranaike memorial children's hospital,cancer hospital,maharagama and blood bank will not participating tomorrow strike according to Joint Council.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Parliamentary Debate On Impeachment Motion Against CJ To Be Taken On Thursday And Friday
All Political Party Leaders have today (07) decided to conduct the parliamentary debate on impeachment motion against Chief Justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranaike on this Thursday(10) and Friday(11) while vote will be taken at 6.30 p.m on Friday (11)this decision was taken at a special meeting of the leaders of all political parties held at parliamentary premises today.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Met Department Warned Fishermen In Matara And Potuvil To Reftain From Fishing Due To Low Preassure Area
The Metereological Department has warned fishermen in coastal areas of Matara to Potuvil to refrain from going to sea these fays due to the low preassure area developed in bay of bengal.the low preassure area in bay of bengal is in 450 km of Potuvil and it may cause rough sea waves the department has added.
Due to the influence of low preassure area showers with gusty winds will continue throught the island furher met department has said.
Price Of A 12.5 KG Gas Cylinder Goes Up
The price of a 12.5 KG domestic LP Gas Cylinder has increased by Rs.150 with effect from midnight tonight according to consumer affairs authority .according to the new price revision the price of a LP gas cylinder will be Rs.3396.
Gas Companies were earlier requested consumer affairs authority to increase the price of a gas cylinder.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Court Of Appeal Has Stated PSC Has No Legal Authority To Inquire On Chief Justice
The court of appeal today (03) has stated that a parliamentary select committee(PSC) has no legal authority to inquire on allegations against chief justice .the court has satted this by reading out the Supreme Court intepretation on constitution.
This was revealed when two petitions filed by Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayaka were taken up at the Appeal Court today.
The Appeal court further explained that allegations against a judge could only be investigated by an entity with judicial authority. If not the authority of the whole judiciary of the country could be threatened, the Court added.
PSC was established under the standing order 78(A) and the aforementioned order is not a law, the Appeal Court observed.
Court has stated that in order to inquire allegations the Chief Justice, Parliament needs to appoint and committee or an entity endowed with judicial authority.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Government And UNP Members Of Parliamentary Select Committee To Boycott Court Proceedings
Government Members as well as main opposition United National Party (UNP) members who were members of parliamentary select committee (PSC)which investigated impeachment charges against chief justice have decided not to appear before Court Of Appeal tomorrow(03) although received notices to appear in court.
However TNA and Jvp members who were in PSC have decided to appear before court tomorrow.
However TNA and Jvp members who were in PSC have decided to appear before court tomorrow.
Monday, December 31, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013
A Batch Of "Cloxacillin' Injection Vials Removed From South Colombo Hospital After Glass Piece Contaminated Vial Was Found
A piece of glass was found inside in "cloxacillin" injection vial stored at South Colombo Hospital (Kalubowila Teaching Hospital) according to hospital sources.after consultants were complained on this to the hospital director, hospital authorities removed around 600 "Cloxacillin" injection vials from use belongs to the batch number JA-6125018.
According to the director of south Colombo teaching hospital Dr.Asela Gunawardena the glass piece contaminated injection vial was sent to the national drug quality assurance laboratory for a quality test.the injection vials temporarily removed were manufactured in India on September 2012 and due to expire on August 2012.
meanwhile the medical supplies division has instructed all government hospitals throughout the island to remove the cloxacillin injection vials belongs to the given batch number from use with immediate effect till issuing the lab report.
According to the director of south Colombo teaching hospital Dr.Asela Gunawardena the glass piece contaminated injection vial was sent to the national drug quality assurance laboratory for a quality test.the injection vials temporarily removed were manufactured in India on September 2012 and due to expire on August 2012.
meanwhile the medical supplies division has instructed all government hospitals throughout the island to remove the cloxacillin injection vials belongs to the given batch number from use with immediate effect till issuing the lab report.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Well Renowned Cricketer And Commentator Tony Greig Dies From Lung Cancer
A well renowned cricket commentator and former English Cricket Captain Tony Greig (66)has died from a lung cancer this morning.Greig who was born in South Africa was initially diagnosed with bronchitis last May and later was diagnosed with lung cancer.he was attached to Channel 9 television cricket commentary team in Australia.
Late Tony Greig was a popular celebrity in Sri Lanka due to his love of Sri Lankan Cricket and he was once appointed as the tourism ambassador to promote tourism in Sri Lanka.
Late Tony Greig was a popular celebrity in Sri Lanka due to his love of Sri Lankan Cricket and he was once appointed as the tourism ambassador to promote tourism in Sri Lanka.
Friday, December 28, 2012
39 Died And 40,000 Affected Due To Adverse Weather Condition Experienced Throughout The The Island
Around 39 people died and 400,000 affected due to adverse weather condition experienced throughout the island since last few weeks the disaster management center (DMC)has announced.some areas in hill country and north central province are the worst affected areas due to earth slips and floods.falling of rocks to the roads were also reported in some areas.
Nearly 40,000 displaced people are reported as residing in 242 camps situated throughout the island.due to the adverse weather conditions around 7 people have gone missing and 20 were injured up to now DMC has stated.meanwhile the flood situation in some areas are reported as receding.
Nearly 40,000 displaced people are reported as residing in 242 camps situated throughout the island.due to the adverse weather conditions around 7 people have gone missing and 20 were injured up to now DMC has stated.meanwhile the flood situation in some areas are reported as receding.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Cardio Thoracic Surgeries Performs In Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital Have Suspended
All Cardio Thoracic Surgeries performs in Sri Jayawardenapura Teaching Hospital in Colombo have suspended for a one week period due to the installation of new Air Condition System at two operation theaters in hospital according to jayawardenapura hospital sources.the installation of new air conditioners is due to complete by early next week.
Although cardio thoracic surgeries are not performed in Sri Jayawardanapura Hospital these days heart patients who are due to under go surgeries are admitted to hospital as usual hospital sources further said.
Although cardio thoracic surgeries are not performed in Sri Jayawardanapura Hospital these days heart patients who are due to under go surgeries are admitted to hospital as usual hospital sources further said.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Appeals Court Has Issued Notices For PSC Members On PSC Findings Against Chief Justice
The appeals court has today(21)issued notices for the respondents including Parliament Speaker Chamal Rajapaksha of the case filed by Chief Justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranaike by challenging findings of the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to probe on impeachment motion against her.speaker Chamal Rajapaksha ,General Secretary of Parliament and all members of PSC were issued notices returnable on 03rd of January.
The petition filed by Chief Justice on Wednesday through a legal firm requested the appeal court to issue an injunction order barring the recommendations by PSC report from being implemented.
The petition filed by Chief Justice on Wednesday through a legal firm requested the appeal court to issue an injunction order barring the recommendations by PSC report from being implemented.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Adverse Weather Pattern Inundated Several Areas And Land Slide Warnings Issued To Hill Country Areas
ns Around 21,000 people were severely affected in Several Districts throughout the island due to adverse weather pattern experienced since last few days it has been reported. Five Districts were announced as inundated due to the prevailing adverse weather Conditions and land slide warnings are issued to another 4 districts according to Disaster Management Center(DMC).the areas in Ampara,Batticloe,Polonnaruwa,Kurunagala and Hambanthota Districts were inundated due to the bad weather.
Meanwhile DMC has issued land slide warnings to districts of Kandy,Matale,Badulla and Nuwara Eliya Districts.
Six sluice gates in the Rajanganya,Inginimitiya and Udawalawe Reservoirs have been opened as a result of rising water levels it has been reported.
National Building Research Organization has also issued warning that there will be risk of land slides and rock falls in hill country areas if the rain fall continues in next 24 hours.
Meanwhile train services on the Northern and Central Lines were terminated at Kurunagala and Nanu Oya due to flooding and derailment in several locations Sri Lanka Railways has announced.a train service between Idalgashinna and Ohiya on the upcountry railway line was derailed due to an earth slip it has announced.
Due to the adverse weather pattern experienced in several parts of the country more than 9 people including infants were died due to rock/tree falls and earth slips during last few days.
Meanwhile DMC has issued land slide warnings to districts of Kandy,Matale,Badulla and Nuwara Eliya Districts.
Six sluice gates in the Rajanganya,Inginimitiya and Udawalawe Reservoirs have been opened as a result of rising water levels it has been reported.
National Building Research Organization has also issued warning that there will be risk of land slides and rock falls in hill country areas if the rain fall continues in next 24 hours.
Meanwhile train services on the Northern and Central Lines were terminated at Kurunagala and Nanu Oya due to flooding and derailment in several locations Sri Lanka Railways has announced.a train service between Idalgashinna and Ohiya on the upcountry railway line was derailed due to an earth slip it has announced.
Due to the adverse weather pattern experienced in several parts of the country more than 9 people including infants were died due to rock/tree falls and earth slips during last few days.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Bar Association To Not To Support A New Chief Justice If Incumbant Chief Justice Is Removed Without A Fair Trial
While the Bar Association Of Sri Lanka(BASL) has passed three resolutions yesterday (15) on not to support a newly appointed Chief Justice if the incumbent Chief Justice Dr.Mrs Shirani Bandaranaike is removed without conducting a fair trial ,the vice president of the association Anoma Gunathilake has announced her resignation as a protest over not passing resolutions through a ballot.
The Bar Association Meeting was conducted upon a request signed by 400 of it's members has passed three resolution on chief justice by showing hands of it's members without holding a ballot.a tense situation was a risen due to this situation which was later brought under control.
The Bar Association Meeting was conducted upon a request signed by 400 of it's members has passed three resolution on chief justice by showing hands of it's members without holding a ballot.a tense situation was a risen due to this situation which was later brought under control.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Price Of A Petrol Liter Has Increased
The price of a liter of Octane 90 Petrol has been increased by Rs.10 with effect from midnight yesterday(14) Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced.according to the new price revision new price of Octane 90 Petrol will be Rs.159 per liter.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Professions Supplementary To Medicine To Launch Two Day Strike Acton Next Week
The Professions Supplementary To Medicine(PSM'S) attached to government hospitals have decided to launch a two day island wide strike on next Tuesday (18) and Wednesday(19) by demanding solutions for 10 of their service demands. PSM'S compromising Government Pharmacists,Radiographers,Medical Laboratory Technologists(MLT's) ,Physiotherapists and occupational therapists are due to participate this two day strike according to Joint Council Of Professions Supplementary To Medicine.
However PSM'S attached to Castle Street Maternity Hospital,De Soyza Maternity Hospital,Cancer Hospital Maharagama,Lady Ridgway Children's Hospital and Sirimawo Bandaranaike Memorial Children's Hospital will not participate this strike due to humanitarian reasons the joint Council has stated.
The PSM's have demanding solutions for 10 service demands including increase of their allowances,recruiting unemployed graduates of professions supplementary to medicine and implementing delayed promotions of grade 1 PSM'S .
However PSM'S attached to Castle Street Maternity Hospital,De Soyza Maternity Hospital,Cancer Hospital Maharagama,Lady Ridgway Children's Hospital and Sirimawo Bandaranaike Memorial Children's Hospital will not participate this strike due to humanitarian reasons the joint Council has stated.
The PSM's have demanding solutions for 10 service demands including increase of their allowances,recruiting unemployed graduates of professions supplementary to medicine and implementing delayed promotions of grade 1 PSM'S .
Monday, December 10, 2012
Health Ministry Has Freed 28 Personal Who Were Found Guilty For Using Expired Blood Kits
The Ministry Of Health has taken steps to free Twenty Eight members attached to National Blood Transfusion Center in Colombo including former head of the center Dr.Mrs.Mangalika Bindusara from all charges which they have found guilty regarding issuing of expired Plasma Pherasis and A Pherasis Blood Transfusion Kits for patients .
The Ministry has taken this decision according to a recommendation made by public services commission health ministry sources said.the 28 respondents including a group of doctors were found guilty on issuing of Rs 2.5 million worth expired blood kits for the patients in the year 2008 through a preliminary investigations carried out by special investigations unit of the Ministry.after examining the report then health ministry secretary Dr.Atula Kahanda Liyanage has suspended all those found guilty from their services while referring the report to PSC.
The Ministry has taken this decision according to a recommendation made by public services commission health ministry sources said.the 28 respondents including a group of doctors were found guilty on issuing of Rs 2.5 million worth expired blood kits for the patients in the year 2008 through a preliminary investigations carried out by special investigations unit of the Ministry.after examining the report then health ministry secretary Dr.Atula Kahanda Liyanage has suspended all those found guilty from their services while referring the report to PSC.
Massive Protest Against Report On Chief Justice
A massive protest organized by political party members and trade unions in front of Lipton circus this evening has caused closing down of several roads in the area.the protest was held to oppose the report submitted by parliamentary select committee (PSC) against chief justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranaike .
The protestors were seen carrying posters stating that through the impeachment motion government has trying to destroy independent judiciary .
The protestors were seen carrying posters stating that through the impeachment motion government has trying to destroy independent judiciary .
Saturday, December 8, 2012
PSC Probed On Impeachment Motion Against Chief Justice Handed Over The Report To Speaker
Despite all opposition members withdrawn from the committee yesterday (07)the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC)probing impeachment motion against Chief Justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranaike has presented the report on it's findings to the Parliamentary Speaker Chamal Rajapaksha this morning.
The report which was presented to the speaker by PSC Chairman government MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa contains evidences given by 16 witnesses on 2 charges out of 14 charges made against chief justice through the impeachment motion it has been reported.
The speaker Chamal Rajapaksha has informed Parliament that the debate on PSC report will begin in one month time after 08th of January next year.speaker has allocated 10 days to begin the debate.after the debate the report is scheduled to be passed with simple majority according to Parliamentary Sources.
Meanwhile the opposition members who withdrawn from PSC yesterday claimed that the 11 member PSC does not follow formal procedures,
The report which was presented to the speaker by PSC Chairman government MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa contains evidences given by 16 witnesses on 2 charges out of 14 charges made against chief justice through the impeachment motion it has been reported.
The speaker Chamal Rajapaksha has informed Parliament that the debate on PSC report will begin in one month time after 08th of January next year.speaker has allocated 10 days to begin the debate.after the debate the report is scheduled to be passed with simple majority according to Parliamentary Sources.
Meanwhile the opposition members who withdrawn from PSC yesterday claimed that the 11 member PSC does not follow formal procedures,
Friday, December 7, 2012
Opposition Members Of PSC Follows CJ'S Move By Withdrawn From The Committe
As chairman of the 11 member Parliamentary Selection Committee (PSC) probing the charges in impeachment motion against chief justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranaike has rejected the conditions made by opposition members of PSC all opposition members of the committee withdrawn from proceedings yesterday(08).meanwhile all opposition members in Parliament staged a walk out yesterday evening as a protest on PSC's refusal of the conditions made by opposition members . chairman of PSC government MP Anura Priyadarshan Yapa has refused to accept condition made by opposition members to remain in the panel further.
As a protest supposition members United National Party (UNP) MP's John Amaratunge and Lakashman Kirialle ,Tamil National Alliance(TNA) MP R.Sampanthan and Democratic National Alliance(DNA) MP Vijitha Herath were withdrawn from the proceedings of the committee.
Meanwhile group of government MP's claimed the withdrawal of chief justice and opposition MP's from PSC is a tactical move.
As a protest supposition members United National Party (UNP) MP's John Amaratunge and Lakashman Kirialle ,Tamil National Alliance(TNA) MP R.Sampanthan and Democratic National Alliance(DNA) MP Vijitha Herath were withdrawn from the proceedings of the committee.
Meanwhile group of government MP's claimed the withdrawal of chief justice and opposition MP's from PSC is a tactical move.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Chief Justice Walked Away From PSC Hearing Citing.....
Chief Justice Dr.Mrs.Shirani Bandaranike has walked out from the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC)hearing this evening citing lack of faith the way PSC is handling the hearing it has been reported.her lawyers too have informed the PSC members that they have no faith on the way committee has handling the case and would not participate the proceedings hereafter.
Mrs.Bandaranaike was attended the PSC hearing held today around 2.30 p.m at Parliamentary Complex 1 on 14 financial and personal misconduct charges leveled against her through impeachment motion.
It has been reported that there were lot of arguments between two sides during the hearing held from 2.30 -6 p.m to day.the lawyers of chief justice have argued that their client was not provided the relevant documents to prove the charges against her.
Chief Justice has already denied financial charges raised against her through her lawyers.the PSC was hearing impeachment charges against Chief Justice since last month.meanwhile some of the government politicians and trade unions repeatedly demanding chief justice mrs.bandaranaike to step down from her post till the PSC hearing concludes.
Mrs.Bandaranaike was attended the PSC hearing held today around 2.30 p.m at Parliamentary Complex 1 on 14 financial and personal misconduct charges leveled against her through impeachment motion.
It has been reported that there were lot of arguments between two sides during the hearing held from 2.30 -6 p.m to day.the lawyers of chief justice have argued that their client was not provided the relevant documents to prove the charges against her.
Chief Justice has already denied financial charges raised against her through her lawyers.the PSC was hearing impeachment charges against Chief Justice since last month.meanwhile some of the government politicians and trade unions repeatedly demanding chief justice mrs.bandaranaike to step down from her post till the PSC hearing concludes.
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