X-Press Pearl disaster: SC calls for progress report on compensation payment

10 July 2023 12:50 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 2 Bookmark

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The Supreme Court today directed the Attorney General to submit a progress report regarding the awarding of compensation to the fishermen who were severely affected by the X-Press Pearl disaster.

The Supreme Court made this direction pursuant to submissions made by counsel who appeared on behalf of the petitioners to the effect that the victims of the X-Press disaster have not been paid since November last year.

Counsel Himali Kularatne appearing for Rev. Fr. Sarath Iddamalgoda and the fishermen representing Negombo and Chilaw submitted to the court that the victims have not received compensation since November, 2022.

The Supreme Court four-judge-bench headed by Supreme Court Justice Murdu Fernando fixed the petitions to be heard on October 5 and 6.

The Center for Environmental Justice (CEJ), Rev. Fr. Sarath Iddamalgoda and fishermen representing Negombo and Chilaw had filed Fundamental Rights petitions seeking an order directing the respondents to award compensation to the fishermen who were severely affected by the X-Press Pearl disaster. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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How about SC making effort on the MaithripalHow about SC making effort on the Maithripala and others fines for Easter Bombinga and others fines for Easter Bombing Monday, 10 July 2023 09:20 PM

The fines put on Maithripala and other parties who allowed the Easter Bombings seem to be ignored by the courts. Court as not made any effort to see the progress on the compensation payments demanded by the court. Why is the court not checking up on those who allowed the mass murder? Will the court only follow up 10 years from now about it, if at all?

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Kirinde Gunapala Tuesday, 11 July 2023 10:28 AM

X-Press Pearl disaster: SC calls for progress report on compensation payment!! What a great stamens? Well done SC - the most trusted group in SL!!

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