Almanac case against Basil Rajapaksa: AG’s decision regarding maintainability of the case to be informed on Nov.11

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The Attorney General today informed Colombo High Court that his stance regarding the maintainability of the almanac case filed against two accused including Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa will be informed to the High Court on November 11.

The Attorney General had filed indictments against Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Director-General of Divi Neguma Department Kithsiri Ranawaka in the Colombo High Court for allegedly printing 5 million almanacs with the image of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, costing Rs.29.4 million, to be used as election propaganda material, during January-2015 Presidential election.

Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Pieris appearing for the Attorney General informed High Court Judge Damith Thotawatte that the Attorney General's stance regarding his intention to proceed with this case will be informed to the Court on November 11.

Accordingly, the case against two accused including former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa for allegedly misappropriating Rs.29.4 million of funds belonging to the Divi Neguma Department was fixed for November 11.

The Attorney General had alleged that by printing these almanacs between 23 November and 31 December 2014, these accused had attempted to influence citizens of this country to vote for presidential candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa. The Attorney General maintained that the act of the accused deems him guilty of the offence of bribery by section 79 of the Presidential Election Act No 15 of 1981.

The Attorney General had also listed 32 people including former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya as witnesses in the case. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Comments - 14

muusala hora Friday, 05 November 2021 01:07 PM

How about Tsunami fund robbery case? Pandora paper? Malwana case? Illegal money laundering through development projects? We need justice !!

Kikazaru Friday, 05 November 2021 01:14 PM

Ha Ha Ha! The Sri Lanka justice system is caught in a wise.

Saradiel Friday, 05 November 2021 01:21 PM

Case dismissed. What more to expect.

ravin Friday, 05 November 2021 03:00 PM

We know it well ahead. We better sweep it under the carpet.

Terrence Friday, 05 November 2021 03:06 PM

AG your position is sacred which needs to be safeguarded by indicting culprits instead of being a part of their fraternity as good memories stay with u

Samson Friday, 05 November 2021 03:46 PM

There is no need to delay.

Lol Friday, 05 November 2021 04:06 PM

Again our money flying

Mokan Friday, 05 November 2021 04:37 PM

AG is a joke

Buddhist Friday, 05 November 2021 05:22 PM

Is it the AG now directing the court when the case is at the court?

Ralaharamy Friday, 05 November 2021 05:25 PM

2015 Election is long gone. Why dig the garbage now after 6 years? Look at the 6.9 million voter strength this time.

Hishan Friday, 05 November 2021 05:34 PM

Nidhos Kota nidahas.

VJ Friday, 05 November 2021 05:54 PM

Why so reluctant, I am sure you have received the instructions to withdraw the case.

Dee Saturday, 06 November 2021 08:03 AM

We all know!

Mandayan Saturday, 06 November 2021 08:42 PM

Case withdrawn…

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