Mohan Peiris to create public opinion

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Subsequent to President Maithripala Sirisena’s recommendation that the appointment of Mohan Peiris as the Chief Justice was null and void, President’s Counsel Mohan Peiris was expecting to bring the issue through the Parliament and create a public opinion, sources close to Mr. Peiris said yesterday.

In a letter sent by Secretary to President P.B. Abeykoon on January 28 to Mohan Peiris PC, Mr. Peiris was informed that his appointment was null and void from its inception.

Sources said since the act of an incumbent President cannot be challenge before Court, Mr. Peiris was expecting to bring the issue before Parliament.

“The President has acted in an irresponsible manner in contrary to the law. This issue could also bring an impeachment against the President,” the source said.

Meanwhile, issuing a statement to media Mr. Peiris said that he found himself displaced from office by an unconstitutional process having functioned continuously in his appointment for over two years.

“I have not retired, resigned or vacated my office of Chief Justice, but, due to exertions by external forces reinforced by an extra judicial chain of events; find myself displaced from office by an unconstitutional process having functioned continuously in my appointment for over two years. There are times when might overtakes right and the helpless have to succumb to injustice,” Mr. Peiris stated.

He stated that he could only have been removed from office in terms of the specific provisions contained in Article 107 (2) of the Constitution after an address of Parliament.

Mr. Peiris stated the Parliament deliberated on the report of the Parliamentary Select Committee that had found Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake guilty of some of the charges.

He said that report had been duly tabled in Parliament on December 08, 2012 and all the members were furnished with copies of the same. Further the procedure as set out in the Constitution and the Standing Orders was duly followed.

He stated that former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake was removed by an order of the then President and he was appointed by a warrant to the post of Chief Justice on January 15, 2013 with the concurrence of the Parliamentary Council which comprises of Government and Opposition Members.

“It appears that the Executive has now sought to arrogate to itself a non-existent power by usurping the power of the legislature and thus engage itself in an unconstitutional process in an endeavour to remove me as the Chief Justice.

“This is unlawful and violates the principle of the separation of powers, which is a fundamental feature of our Constitution and renders the exercise futile. As such all consequential acts will be tainted with illegality,” he stated.

However, the letter sent by Presidential Secretary P.B. Abeykoon to Mr. Peiris stated that a resolution within the definition of Article 107 was not passed by Parliament on January 11 and therefore the appointment dated January, 15 2013 of President’s Counsel Peiris to the office of Chief Justice was null and void.(Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Comments - 18

TONY Monday, 02 February 2015 12:07 PM

NEW PRESIDENT HAS GIVEN THE LEGAL POINT, YOU AS A LAWYER YOURSELF STUDY IT

Mohamed Tuesday, 03 February 2015 05:04 PM

Never seen any intellect as disgraceful as Mohan Peiris. Shameless individual without a soul. Look in the mirror.

kasun Tuesday, 03 February 2015 06:27 AM

he is not a sir. Even by his virtues.

Avatar Monday, 02 February 2015 07:34 PM

And now we can see from the above comments the public opinion he hascreated!!!

Nader Monday, 02 February 2015 06:06 PM

Your better thank your stars you are still out. You should be in Jail!

gerard mano Monday, 02 February 2015 05:17 PM

Empty vessel makes the most noise, Peris, what is wrong with you? Are you a moran?

Sri Wickrema Monday, 02 February 2015 02:29 PM

There is no such public opinion but your personal opinion.Shame on you.

Student of Law Monday, 02 February 2015 02:22 PM

The Devil Citing Scripture!!

riyaz Monday, 02 February 2015 01:40 PM

cheap justice!

Vijith Pieterz Monday, 02 February 2015 09:28 AM

You are clean bowled Sir, no point of calling for 3rd Umpire.

sp Monday, 02 February 2015 11:53 AM

Hey, Judas; hang yourself.

WF Monday, 02 February 2015 11:53 AM

DONT ASK PUBLIC OPINION.PUBLIC WILL ASK TO HANG YOU

shantha Monday, 02 February 2015 10:32 AM

may be appointment og c j mohan pieris null

Kolannawa Kolla Monday, 02 February 2015 10:28 AM

Puppet of MR, Better be quite at least now.

Francis Benedict Monday, 02 February 2015 10:26 AM

He should be brought before the law for his involmenr in the coup

mal.com Monday, 02 February 2015 10:24 AM

Your imposeter job is over

Horri Jimonis Monday, 02 February 2015 10:11 AM

Is he retired hurt? or will he come to bat in the 2nd innings.

idroos2002 Monday, 02 February 2015 09:58 AM

Shoot him and his Master MR for plundering the wealth of this country under the cover of law

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