SJB asks what Speaker intended to do about allegations against CJ
… stresses need for action if claims were proved false Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dayasiri Jayasekera has sought a clarification from Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickremaratne regarding several allegations against Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, in Parliament, recently. In a letter dated 31 August, Jayasekera has asked the Speaker whether he received any documentary evidence […]
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dayasiri Jayasekera has requested clarification from Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickremaratne concerning several allegations against Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, according to a letter dated 31 August.
Jayasekera inquired whether the Speaker received any documentary evidence from MPs supporting the allegations in question, and whether the Speaker had taken any steps regarding the issue. He also asked if the matter had been brought up with the relevant agencies responsible for investigating the assets of the CJ and his family members.
The Kurunegala District MP highlighted the accusations related to the X-Press Pearl case, which garnered significant public attention recently. Jayasekera sought to know if the Speaker had considered taking action even if the allegations turned out to be false, in order to protect the integrity of the Chief Justice and the judiciary.
Among the concerns raised by Jayasekera are the acquisition of valuable property in Colombo by the CJ's son, the circumstances surrounding the property purchase, and allegations pertaining to the CJ's birth certificate, marriage certificate, and those of his children.
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