Writ petition on Diana Gamage’s citizenship issue to be heard on Nov. 28

A writ petition filed seeking an order declaring State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage is disqualified to be a Member of Parliament since she is a British citizen was today fixed for support by Court of Appeal.

Court of Appeal two-judge-bench comprising Justices Sobhitha Rajakaruna and Dhammika Ganepola fixed the petition for support on November 28.

Social activist Oshala Herath filed this petition seeking an order in the nature of a Writ of Quo Warranto declaring that Diana Gamage is disqualified to be a Member of Parliament and is thus not entitled to hold office as a MP.

Counsel Hafeel Farisz appeared for the petitioner. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)