Former CJ On The Mat
- 76 MPs call for PSC to investigate Sarath Nanda Silva
Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, Some of the 76 government MPs who signed the motion and Sarath N Silva
By Vimukthi Yapa
Seventy six government members of parliament including cabinet ministers and their deputies have signed a motion calling on Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to inquire into and report on the allegations of abuse of power, misconduct and/or misbehavior that have been leveled against Sarath N Silva, former Chief Justice.
The motion asks that since such allegations charge that Sarath Nanda Silva brought the Judiciary into disrepute; And that he had failed to protect and preserve the Independence of the Judiciary and Rule of Law; a Select Committee of Parliament be appointed to inquire into the following matters and report.
The Motion calling for a PSC to inquire
and report on:
(a) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. Janaka Bandara, former Magistrate, Wellawaya and whether he was compelled and pressurized to tender his resignation,
(b) the circumstances relating to the termination of the services of Mr. Hiran Ekanayake, former Additional Magistrate, Colombo and whether his services were terminated maliciously.
(c) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. Sunil Lawrence de Costa, former Magistrate,
(d) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. Anura Bandara, former Additional District Judge, Matara,
(e) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. D M Siriwardena, former Magistrate, Maligakanda
(f) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. Palitha Bandaranayake, former District Judge, Negombo,
(g) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. Prabhath de Silva, former District Judge, Nuwara Eliya,
(h) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. D. M. T. B. Dissanayake, former Magistrate, Kebithigollawa,
(i) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. Harold Wijesiri Liyanage, former Additional Magistrate, Colombo,
(j) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. K. D. D. K. de Abrew, former Magistrate, Morawaka,
(k) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. Y. L. Dharmasena, former Magistrate, Balapitiya,
(l) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. Nandana Weerasinghe, former Additional Magistrate, Kandy,
(m) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. A. M. D. S. Dikkapitiya, former Magistrate, Kantale,
(n) the circumstances relating to termination of the services of Mr. G. D. Kulatilake, former District Judge, Elpitiya,
(o) in addition to the aforementioned, instances where the services of judicial officers have been terminated maliciously,
(p) whether Hon. Sarath N. Silva caused the appointment as caretaker of the Judges Institute which was functioning at the official residence of the Chief Justice at 129, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7, of a person by the name of Rohana Kumara, against whom several cases were pending,
(q) the circumstances relating to the formation of The Buddhist Broadcasting Services of which Hon. Sarath N. Silva is an honorary Director and the decision in CBN Sat case, where the Petitioner Muhunthan Canagey had given a donation of Rs. 65 million to start The Buddhist TV channel,
(r) matters connected with the role of Hon. Sarath N. Silva in the World Bank/UNDP funded project on modernization of Parliament, democracy and development,
(s) whether any other persons are aggrieved as a result of malicious action on the part of Hon. Sarath N. Silva during his tenure of office as Chief Justice.
2. (a) That the Committee and its Chairman shall be nominated by Mr. Speaker.
(b) That notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order 95, the Committee shall consist of not more than thirty one (31) Members,
3. That the Committee shall have the power to, —
(a) fix its quorum;
(b) send for persons, papers and records, may order any person to attend before Parliament or before such Committee, and to produce any paper, book record or document in the possession or under the control of such person;
(c) verify or otherwise ascertain by the oral examination of witnesses and examine witnesses upon oath or affirmation which the Chairman of the Committee or a person specially authorized for that purpose may administer;
(d) obtain the services of Specialists and Experts in the relevant fields to assist the Committee; and
(e) make interim reports from time to time and to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of Parliament.
Signed by:
1. Hon. Maithripala Sirisena
2. Hon. Nirmala Kotalawala
3. Hon. Mohamed Aslam
4. Hon. Indika Bandaranayake
5. Hon. W. B. Ekanayake
6. Hon. A. R. M. Abdul Cader
7. Hon. Susantha Punchinilame
8. Hon. Ruwan Ranatunga
9. Hon. Tharanath Basnayaka
10. Hon. Vinayagamoorthi Muralidaran
11. Hon. Palany Thigambaram
12. Hon. Sarana Gunawardena
13. Hon. Jagath Balasuriya
14. Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya
15. Hon. Duleep Wijesekera
16. Hon. Y. G. Padmasiri
17. Hon. Sajin De Vass Gunawardena
18. Hon. Piyankara Jayaratne
19. Hon. Manusha Nanayakkara
20. Hon. (Mrs.) Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi
21. Hon. Udith Lokubandara
22. Hon. Nimal Wijesinghe
23. Hon. A. H. M. Fowzie
24. Hon. H. M. M. Harees
25. Hon. Lakshman Wasantha Perera
26. Hon. Achala Jagodage
27. Hon. Mohan Priyadarshana De Silva
28. Hon. Nishantha Muthuhettigamage
29. Hon. (Dr.) Rohana Pushpa Kumara
30. Hon. Shantha Bandara
31. Hon. T. Ranjith De Zoysa
32. Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardana
33. Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage
34. Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna
35. Hon. Sarath Kumara Gunaratne
36. Hon. Tissa Karalliyadda
37. Hon. Hemal Gunasekera
38. Hon. Eric Prasanna Weerawardhana
39. Hon. Shehan Semasinghe
40. Hon. Kanaka Herath
41. Hon. Lohan Ratwatte
42. Hon. Roshan Ranasinghe
43. Hon. Gitanjana Gunawardena
44. Hon. Reginold Cooray
45. Hon. V. S. Radhakrishnan
46. Hon. Jayarathne Herath
47. Hon. Victor Antony
48. Hon. (Miss) Kamala Ranathunga
49. Hon. Siripala Gamalath
50. Hon. H.R. Mithrapala
51. Hon. Rohana Dissanayake
52. Hon. (Mrs) Upeksha Swarnamali
53. Hon (Mrs) Malani Fonseka
54. Hon. Janaka Wakkumbura
55. Hon. Vijitha Berugoda
56. Hon. Gamini Lokuge
57. Hon. Chandrasiri Gajadeera
58. Hon. C. B. Rathnayake
59. Hon. Piyasena Gamage
60. Hon. Kumara Welgama
61. Hon. Gamini Wijith Wijithamuni De Zoysa
62. Hon. Namal Rajapaksa
63. Hon. Risad Badhiutheen
64. Hon. J. R. P. Suriyapperuma
65. Hon. W. D. J. Senewiratne
66. Hon. S.C. Mutukumarana
67. Hon. A. D. Susil Premajayantha
68. Hon. Rauf Hakeem
69. Hon. Milroy Fernando
70. Hon. (Dr.) Mervyn Silva
71. Hon. A. L. M. Athaulla
72. Hon. A. M. Chamika Buddhadasa
73. Hon. Felix Perera
74. Hon. Wimal Weerawansa
75. Hon. M.B. Farook
76. Hon. Nandimithra Ekanayake,
This is an attempt to silence people who oppose views of the government. Former CJ was honorably discharged from his duties with recommendations of His Excellency the President.
law is working at full pace against former CJ, former army commander n anyone against the MR bros n sons. but the law died in laxman case.
sri lanka, small miracle
Is there a way (surely he must know) to sight similar and or worse deeds done by all these MPs and also request for a PSC or take them to court in turn in individual case by case with all details?
You all are shameless people. You are the people destroyed Rule of law. Wan day you want to pay price for it. Don’t try to wash your hand. Don’t try to blame one person; we know your history and present conduct
why not appoint a commission to find out how karuna amman came to be appointed as a minister.before start inquire about sarath silva future anna hassarae of sri lanka.
not just that, y not inquire about mulleria shoot?
Apoi! I never thought he was so corrupt. Look at the charge sheet list will you . It is certainly longer than his thing.
The accusations were known and public knowledge. Why wasn’t action taken when he was serving as CJ? As Thushara say these politicians are accusing a person whilst the politicos are in glass houses. Let politicians also be investigated along with the ex CJ
Ram
Are all these signatories members of the good governance or is there any conspiracy behind this move. Shall be much grateful if one of our valued reader enlighten us.
I never realised there were so many ‘honourable’ signatories?!
There are lot of things are presently to discuss. The most of sign MP’s are below the grade 10stand qualification. Tamil Diaspora reaches to UN secretary. Our MPs are fool play. Former CJ had done the good job on bench. Speaker having very poor knowledge of constitution.
Some of the signatories themselves are crooks and or involved with various crimes. How can one criminal try to accuse another person as a criminal. There is no law and order in the country. First implement law and order and then think about Sarath Silva.
Why not those fellows who depend on poor Srilankan`s “Pin Padi”, who signd this motion make another motion to find out “What Happend to Tsunami Donations” reached Srilanka in 2004.?
“Parliament has no power whatsoever to inquire into the actions of a CJ when he was holding office, after he has gone on retirement.” It was reported in LankaeNews. And it looks as if former Chief Justice Sarath N Silva has is delivered another judgement.
As we all know, Victor Ivan had taken up many accusations against former CJ in a media campaign for a long time. He had even got a judgement from some world court as well. But for the sake of this country, I do not think that ‘a can of worms’ should be reopened. It would only make us a laughing stock in the eyes of the world.
This is excessively much. Hang the signatures these are all lickers. Are we going to dance the way MR wants us to dance, of course not. This fellow is MAD all out to shut anyone’s mouth if he is against him. This proves and he is sending a signal to all future threats as well. But it won’t be long international will drag him like a DOG. Then the people would say they were saved from the clutches of regime. They would rejoice much more than they did in May 2009.
most of the signatories for this petition are the worse corrupted in this paradise? firs we need to find out what they have done???
Why are you guys jumping up and down for calling for an investigation in to alleged abuse of power, misconduct and misbehavior by this individual who held a very high – non political office who ought to be the most law abiding citizen of the country setting an example to all?. If he is squeaky clean then there is nothing to fear. To me it sounds strange that so many judges losing their jobs under this man.
It appears to me that my countrymen have lost their sight due to being highly politicized and everything is being viewed through the colored glass of political expediency and allegiance and that there is no room for reasoning and logic anymore. What a pity…