Shani files writ petition against Presidential Commission

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Former CID Director Shani Abeysekara has filed a writ petition against the Presidential Commission on Political Victimisation for allegedly violating an undertaking given to the Court of Appeal.

Shani Abaysekara is seeking a writ of certiorari quashing the decision taken by the Presidential Commission to submit a report to the President dated 24.11.2020 which contains recommendations against the petitioner.

The petitioner has cited Chairman of Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to look into alleged political victimization of public servants Upali Abeyratne, its members Daya Chandrasiri Jayathilaka and Chandra Fernando, its Secretary Pearl Weerasinghe, Chairman of Avangrade Maritime Services (PVT)
Ltd and several others as respondents.

Abeysekara alleged that the members of Presidential Commission have violated the undertaking given to Court of Appeal on July 27, 2020.

The Presidential Commission on Political Victimisation had gave an undertaking before Court of Appeal, not to summon former CID Director Shani Abeysekara before the Commission regarding a complaint made by Avant Garde Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi.

Shani Abaysekara further states that the President’s Counsel who appeared for the respondents gave an undertaking stating that the Petitioner will be dispensed with his presence before the Commission until Court of Appeal decides on the question of notices and interim relief and his absence will not be held against him.

This petition had been filed through Attorney-at-law Manjula Balasooriya. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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Manoj Friday, 21 January 2022 01:37 PM

We all know this is a political revenge and need to be investigated properly even in future if not now

Manoj Friday, 21 January 2022 01:37 PM

We all know this is a political revenge and need to be investigated properly even in future if not now

Manoj Friday, 21 January 2022 01:37 PM

We all know this is a political revenge and need to be investigated properly even in future if not now

Gayan Friday, 21 January 2022 01:44 PM

Karma

Arun Friday, 21 January 2022 01:56 PM

Whoever what ever says Shani is a honest and respectable police officer ever in SriLanka. Let God punish the perpetrators

Ram Friday, 21 January 2022 03:55 PM

Good luck to Shani

Punchi Banda Friday, 21 January 2022 04:45 PM

The state is victimizing our own educated, elevated social status shinhala elite. What hope have the poor minorities for justice in our failed land.

Buddhist Friday, 21 January 2022 07:46 PM

Political action to cover up Easter Bombing.

Surain Friday, 21 January 2022 08:37 PM

Very efficient, clever Officer no two words

Ranjan Saturday, 22 January 2022 08:50 AM

All the best to you Sir. From now on freeze their big balls.

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