Notice on ousted. CJ Shirani Bandaranayake
Posted by Editor on July 29, 2013 - 2:47 pm
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Notice has been issued on ousted Chief Justic Shirani Bandaranayake to appear before the Colombo Magistrate Court on September 16 over non declaration of assets.
The notice was issued following a case filed by the Bribery and Corruption Commission against the former CJ for not declaring assets in her bank accounts.
(Courtesy: DM Online)
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The accumulation of illegal wealth by the Bandaranayake family was common knowledge. The former CJ’s husband was appointed head of a State institution whilst she was in office.
This was a significant conflict of interest. Furthermore, the CJ’s husband is alleged to have indulged in unethical business transactions whilst he awas in that position.
In the PSC that investigated the former CJ’s conduct, there was solid evidence of unethical and perhaps, corrupt behaviour on her part.
I am encouraged to note the Authorities pursuing justice in this instance where the holder of a high public office has betrayed our motherland and its people.