Manusha files FR challenging Cabraal’s appointment

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya parliamentarian Manusha Nanayakkara today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking a declaration that appointment of former State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal as the Governor of the Central Bank by President has no legal effect.

The petitioner has cited Foreign Ministry Basil Rajapaksa, newly appointed Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Monitor Board of Central Bank, Secretary to the President P.B. Jayasundara and Attorney General as respondents.

The Petitioner states that Cabraal had been appointed with a view to further the political agenda of the ruling political party and thus done mala fide with collateral purposes and not made on the national interests and the interests of the public at large.

The Petitioner further stated that by the manner in which Ajith Nivard Cabraal has functioned during his previous tenure, he has proven that he lacks in competency, integrity and responsibility that is necessary to hold the office of the Governor of CBSL. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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joshua Thursday, 23 September 2021 03:32 PM

Thank You. Cabraal should be chased away.

Bernard Thursday, 23 September 2021 05:39 PM

It is difficult to imagine Cabraal losing his current position after foregoing his Ministerial position as he has the blessing of the most powerful ruling clan.

K. Ranaweera Thursday, 23 September 2021 06:00 PM

He was appointed again not for the benefit of the country but for the Rajapkse clan.

N.Lal Thursday, 23 September 2021 06:52 PM

Why he not answering allegations against him, public won't accept you if you haven't proper answer

Samson Thursday, 23 September 2021 07:08 PM

Waste of time and money

chandra Thursday, 23 September 2021 10:20 PM

He is keen and suitable.

Janitha Banda Friday, 24 September 2021 02:29 AM

SJB must first make court cases against RW and MSirisena. They have destroyed everything. Then people will believe SJB and come after!! How many of you said "YES" to Yahapalanaya?

C Abararala Saturday, 25 September 2021 10:43 AM

The outcome can be predicted before they walk out the gate. Cabraal is protected by the royal family. All from the same flock.

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