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Deputy Minister Silva further stated that this was only the first warning to the officials and further action would be taken if incidents of this nature continued.
The three officials who pleaded their innocence claiming that they did attend the prevention programme were told by the Minister to prove their presence.
Furthermore he said that if people had misled the Minister by giving false information about their absence, those people would be produced in front of the three officials so that they could be slapped. (Daily Mirror online)
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DDJ Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:19 AM
Similar to JVP tactics during 1988/1989.
Yohan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:20 AM
The Clown in the clan
Indika Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:21 AM
Good lesson!!
Lion Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:23 AM
Comedy star is on the move again to please the gallery.
Ranjana Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:27 AM
This is a very high handed act, He should be charged for causing harresment, Cannot the Judiciary take actions on these acts. Why does he not tie Siripala and Sirisena to trees if that is the case, as they are the biggest culprits. Can the president of this country tolarate such acts?
Thush Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:28 AM
Very good lesson..
JDM Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:28 AM
Where's the law and order in this country. How can he punish people.
Ranjana Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:29 AM
He is showing his ignorance and upbriging, and the pedigree
Haramanis Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:30 AM
He should file action for harassment,violation of human rights,public humiliation,& torture
Sampath Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:30 AM
The minister can be charged for Public humiliation of a Gov officer.... no one has these kind of rights to punish people...
RajasH Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:30 AM
not worth commenting on his antics anymore
janaka Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:32 AM
In Briton
You can get life for false imprisonment.
Indika Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:34 AM
Few hours back, most of people appreciate the action to be taken, hoping he wont do it. Once he did, same story against Mervin.
Sanga Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:36 AM
do something to this idiot
Migida Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:36 AM
No body can go over the LAW of the land. This a humiliation. The victim may be more qualified than the minister.Whatever, the minister should be brought to the courts.
Yohan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:37 AM
Lets not get too excited on human rights and freedom. This was OBVIOUSLY staged by the Dr himself
babanis Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:38 AM
whoever voted for Mervin, let them get soup and dhal curry now from Mervin under the tree
Anu Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:39 AM
Mervin, first of all you should tie Sirisena and Siripala duo...!
david Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:40 AM
The politician can take the law into their hands.
So why do we need courts, judges and other people to maintain law and order.
Send them all home. So we will save millions of rupees for the courts and other means.
the politician can police us all.
Jagath Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:40 AM
The " Fasting Star" also should join this joker!
Hassen Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:40 AM
Comedy at its best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Captain Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:41 AM
Well well well !!!
Where are we heading as a nation?
How can a Deputy Minister punish someone without court proceedings ? What about the court of law? Are we there yet in a Anarchy? Plenty of questions with NO answers.
It is very strange simply why such high handed act is being toleratred. Now it is the time to throw the LAW book at Mervin.
Mount Lavinia Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:42 AM
I decided to keep my mango tree in my garden. He can come here and tie up a few rogues here too!
Mohammed Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:44 AM
This is not acceptable minister. Again and again you fail.
GonA Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:44 AM
World is laughing the way of behaving our beloved government ministers are behaving.....How can a minister can do such an act? its very ridiculous//...
waz Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:44 AM
Mr President this is a disgrace..
neomal Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:45 AM
Is this guy looking for the Health Minister's job? This is the order of the day. Ministers behaving like thugs and common criminals and then getting away.
modawansa Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:45 AM
Most awaited Episode 2 of the Moda rata drama begins.
Moda Silva follows the footsteps of Modawansa.
Await Episode 3.
modawansa Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:47 AM
Next he will tie the dengue mosquitoes to trees.
SF Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:47 AM
Welcome to Sri Lanka - The Miracle of Asia
how pathetic, not solving the cause but just pulling up stunts..
shan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:48 AM
This is the unjustifiable lesson to others where the law....!
Dennis Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:49 AM
Pradeshiya Sabha members are paid by the public, if his child was sick that should have been handled by the mother of the child. PS members are getting enough support & money from their associates & it is not an excuse for the PS member to refrain from the cleanning programme, at a time of the whole nation is in great risk. What mervin has done is a good lesson for others as well. Giving warnnings or requesting for explannation from PS Members are totally usesless as they think they are the masters of the nation. Eventhough Mervin has bad records, he done a lot for his electorate & we all must appreciate that.
Marikar Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:50 AM
I hope the LAW will take Mervyn, & tie him to a tree.
This man is a LUNATIC!
Deepal Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:50 AM
Can a Minister violate the fundamental rights of a person? Yes, it seems. Mervyn is above the law! Wonder why the President tolerates this idiot.
ansar Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:51 AM
why cant government take action on him for doing such things to the public...why is the government sleeping on this matter>
koneswaransaro Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:52 AM
Who dare to tie Merwin at the tree when he fails to do his duty in future?
wiki Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:54 AM
A Minister unbowed and unafraid.
TDDC Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:55 AM
May be they talk to each other, who knows?
nishma Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:55 AM
I'm a fan of Mervyn, but i will never accept this.!!!
Nikan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:55 AM
I don't think most of the people appreciated it as you mention here - Only a few would actually agree with Mervyn on most things he does.
salman Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:56 AM
This is a very good lession to any officer who get salary from government and fail to do their duty. hats off to Mervin Sir
Tharma Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:00 AM
What else you expect from an SL govt minister?
hoPe Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:00 AM
And yet again the jesters prevail in this country.
janaka Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:02 AM
Where is BBC, CNN and all the other media? These are the things that should be shown to the world. What kind of primitive people we are. No wonder EU does not want to give us GSP+. What human rights do we have in this country, President Mahinda, Are you asleep ?
Nivantha ernando Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:07 AM
Good move sir.....good to go...
sambu Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:12 AM
As a Srilankan, i am very proud about you Mr. Mervin. Western minsters can learn many things from you. Nice job
Gayan Samarasekara Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:13 AM
tie the joker to another tree..
Janaka Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:16 AM
Very good move by the Minister. way to go.
UNL Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:16 AM
When SF promised to do the same thing, it's Great. but when mervin did it, it's a Violation of human rights
DHA Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:20 AM
Move may be good but then again the victim has the right to go to human rights....cos no law permits this type of behavior...!!!
Tharaka Chanaka Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:22 AM
I think someone will tie him up on a "temple tree" soon
SRI LANKAN Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:24 AM
We appoint / elect Members to the Parliament to make the law not to appply the law. Police & Juduciary is there for that purpose.
How many days they did the meet during the last 1 & 1/2 Years. Certain months only once.
Jayen Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:25 AM
Way to go Professor .....
Esika Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:28 AM
Another political gimmick and show off thuggerism,
Sunil Tillakaratne Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:33 AM
You can get a life in the "Comedy country."
Ara Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:34 AM
What an idiot you are. This is the 21st century and we are supposed to be living in a civilised world!
Dr Sulaiman Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:35 AM
Anyway, this is not a way to take action against any official and he should be dealth with in court of law and this mistister takes law into his hand and he is very bad politicain and should not be eleceted once again and He should go home now and if it is in western countries he will be charged under criminal act and what this civil servant did was within his own right and he has right to not to attend if his child is sick and this misnister going to harm public relationship soon and president should take action agaisnt to him and Doctors and health officials with public should speak against this injustice.
steve Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:36 AM
Never ending episodes of comedy from the law makers of Sri Lanka.
Lak Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:41 AM
This is clearly human right violation.............Bad lesson .......
bash Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:45 AM
SRI LANKA land like no other
SC Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:50 AM
Welcome to the wonder of Asia. A land full of Wonders !
badtnc Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:55 AM
this is the law, what a shame,., seems like MR is not the leader of this country..
Boom Boom Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:55 AM
I love this country man...!!!
Its like living in a circus...!!
rohan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:57 AM
What ever the readers comments it's a Very good action minister as other lethargic officers will learn a lession.
Nadarajah Sethurupan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 10:58 AM
i am very proud about you Sir, This is a very good lession to any officer who get salary from government and fail to do their duty.
Kithsiri Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:04 AM
The minister has done an illegal act with enough witness to be prosecuted.
Roshan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:09 AM
Funny that one guy tells that this should be recorded and shown in CNN, BBC to show what kind of people are there in SL ? we'll talk about spitting looking upwards.. Pathetic people.
SW Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:18 AM
This is cowboy justice. Mervyn wants to make Kelaniya his serfdom.
Siribiris Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:22 AM
This innocent person could be a Beloved son, Beloved Husbend, Beloved Father of kid(s) ..... what about the dignity of this individual????? this could be a huge mental embarresment not only 4 this person but also to the entire family.....
I am NOO more proud to be a Sri lankan....
leena Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:25 AM
A typical Sri lankan way of thinking. You are the best example for the product of Sri Lankan Education System. Nothing more to say!
shukry Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:25 AM
Mervyn’s Law: “Anything that can be done right – he will do it wrong”
Murphy's Law: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong".
Tim Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:26 AM
Do you think this official can get justice in SL?. It will take 15 years for the case to come to an end.
Mafa Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:26 AM
the law is gone to the dogs
Saradial Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:28 AM
This is Jackpot to victim if he is Smart. he can sue!
Anura Weeratunga Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:35 AM
This government is going to a foolish one in the world because of few brainless politicians sponsered their activities by the government
Ranjana Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:39 AM
He will get it back with interest soon
Kalu Sudda Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:50 AM
Now lets see what we can do about this wild animal. Any Ideas?
mahesh Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:09 PM
Yeah, a very good lesson to all of us on state of affairs in this county. No one has the right to humiliate a human in that manner. Your comments speaks of your values as well!
RayGee Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:10 PM
A new twist to the term "Law & Order".
I am the Law. You follow my orders!
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Mahinda P Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:11 PM
The Man may be wrong. Mr President is this the way administration should work in a civilized country.
This new law should be include to the law carriculem.
mohammed Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:14 PM
if the victim go to judiciary then he will loose his life. better forget the matter here on
Mervin Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:15 PM
MERVIN you are our HERO....!!!
Gunawathie Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:22 PM
Mervi, please take over Colombo district. No mango trees, but there are a plenty of lamp posts.
Ameer Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:26 PM
What is happening in Sri Lanka??????????????
May be USA will advice thier citizen - Sri Lanka is no more safe to travel.
Jude Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:26 PM
Also let all the Ministers ties to trees
rozan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:29 PM
if all errant public servants are to be punished this way we will not have enough trees to tie them
arasoysa Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:31 PM
Man go to courts. and sue this donkey. Take over all that illegally earned money and distribute them to people in Kelaniya
Srian Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:34 PM
What upbringing? he is showing his uncivilised mentality. what has the Rule of Law have to say?
me Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:51 PM
we need Mr.Silva as a next Srilankan Presiden.....
aravindha Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:57 PM
Shame.. :-(.. & Mr. Mervin please remember "This is 21st Century"...
asoka Tuesday, 03 August 2010 12:59 PM
This government is just showing their power to innocent people. Nothing else. You are an idiot. Will Mervin do the same thing to another powerful minister or President on case of a failure to act?
Holman Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:04 PM
Is the Police Department still sleeping ? Can't they see these things ?
citizen1 Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:05 PM
Talk about backfiring stunts! Even the gallery must wonder about this one!
PK Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:12 PM
Yes this is also an embarresment for all humanity. Siribiris, I am proud of Sri Lankans like you who still can feel the pain of someone you have never known.
Saranga Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:15 PM
Dont blame Gov, people in Kelaniya elected him and public officials in sri lanka slack and does half of the job anyway!
siva Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:33 PM
even prabaharan did not humiliate the sinhalese like this
rav Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:46 PM
The whole world is laughing. First from Modawans, then moda silva.
MR is silent, where is GL.
Come on SLs, wake up, Tie this idiot to a bus and drive away.
Nan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:49 PM
hahaha..i see nothing wrong with this incident. because, it will get the job done..and at the same time, entertain the whole country. This just made my day..way to go merv!
Rajiv Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:58 PM
'For evil to succeed it's enough for good men to be silent' . Clowns like Mervin were there in every society at all times. But it's the cowardice of the onlookers that perturbs me most
Premalal Perera Tuesday, 03 August 2010 01:58 PM
Taking revenge from public officer's without warning them.
meranchi Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:00 PM
fantastic love to see king period action
feroz Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:07 PM
WHo is responsible fro this crime, no one else other than head of the state.
You are right in western world , goverment must resign for crime of this similar nature.
dinesh Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:10 PM
my advice to the person to file the FR case against mervin
srilankan in uk Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:15 PM
well done mervyn when is your next stunt to entertain the poor srilankans, are these orders coming from above ?
punchi banda Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:16 PM
wow..great job Sri Lanka voting idiots to 'lead' you.
NADEESHASUX Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:20 PM
over to you M R
mohammed Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:32 PM
Good Lesson Dr. Mervin, its good lesson for other government servants to see if they continue to ignore public thanks sir
lalith ananda Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:40 PM
Is this democracy? Even the police is witness to a crime. What has Rajapaksha to say about this?
Nilma Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:49 PM
Why he did not tie both Nimal Siripala and Mithreepala Sirirsena to the other tree?
Geronimo Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:52 PM
How can you? There were cops protecting him with T56's to boot. He could simply have beheaded the guy for that matter and the cops would not have lifted a finger. Oh what a country!!!
Geronimo Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:55 PM
You may have a point there, Yohan. What with Wimal stealing the limelight these past few weeks, Merve has been pushed to the back burner. So this play could have been his comeback cameo!!!
Neighbour Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:56 PM
OMG ! This is like a commedy film !
Geronimo Tuesday, 03 August 2010 02:57 PM
But he's not bothered what his pet poodle does as long as the mutt is happy and having a good time!!
Subramaniam Masilama Tuesday, 03 August 2010 03:00 PM
The right of the might? or simple ignorance.
Mahin Tuesday, 03 August 2010 03:04 PM
The man is a disgrace to Sri Lanka
Thusi Tuesday, 03 August 2010 03:20 PM
Who are the real culprits then?....Are the ministers who dump garbage on the roads....Should ministers go house to house and look for Dengue breeding placess??????
Thusi Tuesday, 03 August 2010 03:22 PM
Really .....pls go and read the comments in the previous articles.....
nihal malli Tuesday, 03 August 2010 03:23 PM
i suppose the police did sweet FA
Sammy Tuesday, 03 August 2010 03:26 PM
Chandiya!! He knows only primitive, stone-age ways to deal with issues. People who made him a minister should also be taken to task.
Lankan Lion Tuesday, 03 August 2010 03:27 PM
Good punishment. Most of our politicians and government officials deserve this
Above the crowd Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:08 PM
I think Indika has below average intelligence,but they have the right live too.
Senior Citizen Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:12 PM
Yes but if no one is interested or able to apply the law equally - to whom should they appeal - to the gods ??
Mahaththaya Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:18 PM
Dr: Mervyn you are the only one man who can bring lazy society
to work, Pl do the ,same thing to teachers that not teaching to students in Sri-Lanka.
LouVi Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:29 PM
This is just the begining, not the end. Anarchy rules - Power to fools!
Athula Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:29 PM
time to get rewards for people in Gampaha who gave 140,000 + votes. No problem with this joker.. people in Kelaniya deserves this treatment
Ruwan Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:32 PM
One way its good.Another way its bad.........
DON Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:34 PM
Rajapaksha will say or do nothing. But would pretend as not seen or heard .
Ish Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:35 PM
this is what the people want and thats y they select him as MP
DON Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:39 PM
If this helpless man commits suicide due to this humiliation ?? So many lies are made already to put the blame on something else or somebody else.
DON Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:43 PM
Rejoice 140,000 supporters who voted for this heartless man. Be prepared , You are the next target . Enjoy
DON Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:52 PM
Yes siribiris. You are right. What would happen if this man commits suicide now ???
Amarais Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:56 PM
This is part I of a series. The rest of the story will be unfold in parts. It is just an act. Not worth commenting on!
God save Sri Lanka.
DON Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:56 PM
One of the most disgusting things I have ever seen for my over 50 years of life. I felt like spitting at the screen of my PC
DON Tuesday, 03 August 2010 04:59 PM
rohan ,who had made the officials lathargic ?? None other than the ministers.
Ibnu Batuta Tuesday, 03 August 2010 05:08 PM
Out of 144 Gov. MPs only 119 were present today in the parliament to pass the Emergency. Rest be careful. Merv is waiting with the rope.
cp Tuesday, 03 August 2010 05:23 PM
What is the moral right that Mervyn has to punish this man?
Gayal Tuesday, 03 August 2010 05:33 PM
I appreciate what Mervin did here - for reminding officials of their roles and responsibilities. Especially not be indebted to the public for the money they take home. A good drama, with a moral, from the minister. Well done!
Lanka Kumudu Tuesday, 03 August 2010 08:02 PM
Well done! Let these government officers know that, at least, one person will take action! Make them respect the people they are supposed to 'serve'!
shane uk Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:12 PM
These Samurdhi officers are bunch of time wasters. These guys enjoy loads of benefits without giving any output to the nation.
Dead Child Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:23 PM
All this drama is worth it, if it can spare another innocent life from Dengue!
MahadanaMutta Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:29 PM
What about politicians? They too waste both time and money. We need to tie them to trees too!
Above the crowd Wednesday, 04 August 2010 06:21 AM
Ladies and Gentleman, You cooked your goose. You made your bed ,you can lie on it, You voted for them and you get what you deserve.
ygen Wednesday, 04 August 2010 06:45 AM
good job Mervin...keep it up the good job.. This is the way to handle these Lazy govt. employees who sleep under the table and chat with ladies to spend their time. They go off sharp at 4.30 pm..keep up the job Mervin.
garawi Wednesday, 04 August 2010 07:11 AM
Mervyn is meddling in matters not under his ministry! He has no right to take such action whatsowver. This is demeaning and a dehumanizing.You only tie animals to trees. Whether the officer has a valid explanation of not Marvyn has no right to interfere in this. There should be health police to handle matters related to health. In the absence Mervyn has the right to file a case against him. But to infringe human rights. The man tied has the right to file a case about his human rights violation. I hope somebody will take action about this!
Sanke Sweet Thursday, 05 August 2010 06:10 AM
End of Democracy, rule of Law ..
Those who support such "out of law
" acts dont know the danger of it..!
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