Dr. Archchuna’s eligibility for Parliamentary seat challenged

Colombo, December 16 (Daily Mirror) - A writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an order declaring that Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna is disqualified to be a Member of Parliament and is thus not entitled to hold office as a MP.

Social activist Oshala Herath filed this petition seeking an order in the nature of a Writ of Quo Warranto declaring that Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna is disqualified to be a Member of Parliament.

The petitioner stated that Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna is a public officer attached to the Ministry of Health and, therefore, as a public officer, he has a contract with the state.

The Court of Appeal two-judge-bench comprising Justices Sobhitha Rajakaruna and Mahen Gopallawa fixed the matter for hearing on January 15, 2025.

Counsel N.K.Ashokbharan with Shenal Fernando appeared for the petitioner.