Former Kurunegala Mayor found guilty of 11 out of 18 charges, loses office and membership

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Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana (SLPP), has been sacked from office and membership of the council over allegations of corruption against him by the North-Western Province Governor Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda.

The Governor said investigations had revealed that Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana was guilty of 11 out of 18 charges brought against him.

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued by the Governor in this regard.

Earlier this year the Governor issued a Gazette notification announcing that the Kurunegala Mayor was deemed to have resigned from his post with effect from Dec 31, 2022, due to his failure to secure approval for the 2023 Budget.

On November 9, 2022, Karannagoda appointed retired Judicial Officer Lalith Ekanayake to conduct an inquiry to investigate into corruption at the Kurunegala Municipal Council during the tenure of Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)

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nihal dharmatileke Tuesday, 09 May 2023 04:46 PM

I am interested in hearing the punishment, suggested punishments sweeping Kurunegale bus stand, in and around Kurunegala town hall and market premises to start with.

Crooked Rascals Tuesday, 09 May 2023 06:39 PM

Is this former Mayor Jonny's associate ?

Lion Tuesday, 09 May 2023 06:47 PM

I wonder where Jonston is ,as once he proclaimed publicly that he would not allow any one to harm the mayor.

Seems then suitable to make his way to Parliament Tuesday, 09 May 2023 11:46 PM

Most of the Parliament MPs just haven't been caught doing like he has.

Edie Wednesday, 10 May 2023 05:24 AM

WELL-DONE !! not only the Mayor even the so called Politician who turned to be his Savior and Bodyguard Should face the punishments.

Siribanda Gangodage Wednesday, 10 May 2023 08:27 AM

No cases against Johnston F - Myna, Kabaraya, Gona supporters!!

It is a pack rule Thursday, 11 May 2023 06:55 AM

All names mentioned here are mango friends scratching each other's backs.

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