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While claiming that the arrest of Namal Rajapaksa was part of the political witch-hunt, UPFA MP Dullas Alahapperuma today asked whether there were two Penal Codes, Judicial systems and Police Departments in this country.

Addressing a media briefing, MP Alahapperuma said it was evident from the recent arrest of Namal Rajapaksa, that the judicial system in this country was politically biased. He also said the court should take legal steps against such political personalities.

“Our attempt is not to contempt the courts’ decision. We are aware that the court becomes more inconvenienced than us by such circumstances. Mr. Rajapaksa appeared before the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) whenever he was summoned by them. Even the other members of Rajapaksa Family did the same,” he added.

He said there were many other politicians who have never been appeared before the FCID even after many times they were asked to. He also said no actions have been taken against them as they were partial to the Govt.

Meanwhile, he said there were enough evidence to prove the arrest of Namal Rajapaksa as a political witch-hunt. Because a politician who represent the Govt has hinted to the media about his arrest, even before 24 hours.

“Considering this fact, we have a fair suspicion that he was arrested under whims of a politician,” he added.

Commenting on the Supreme Court’s order to suspend the Value Added Tax (VAT), he said the Supreme Court has given a historical verdict.

“What is the legal base on the VAT? It should be presented to the House at the very first stage. The Govt has not taken the Houses’ approval for it. That is why the Supreme Court has ordered to take the Houses’ approval for it through an Amendment to the Bill of Increment in the VAT by 4%,” he added. (Kalathma Jayawardhane)

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  • Danninder Wednesday, 13 July 2016 09:18 AM

    These bankrupt politicians are trying to do anything to be in power. These guys are disgusting.

    openmlnd Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:17 AM

    So MPs wants a hybrid judicial system?

    niroshan Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:25 AM

    So in other words what they say is suspending of VAT reforms also a biased decision?

    kk Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:35 AM

    IS IT FROM NOW via DM Android App

    Garawi Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:43 AM

    Look who is talking? Under MR the justice was decided by he himself. These fools have a very short memory.

    Manis Wednesday, 13 July 2016 10:58 AM

    Looks like this fellow is forgetting what happened to Justice Shirani Bandaranayaka who tried to be impartial.

    Sincere Wednesday, 13 July 2016 11:30 AM

    Look at the guys in the panel? Look like saints today!

    dham Wednesday, 13 July 2016 05:35 PM

    True if so over 50 percent MPs should be in jail via DM Android App


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