The Colombo High Court today ordered former Civil Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne to reappear on September 11 in connection with a corruption case alleging financial loss to the Government through the printing of Vesak cards. High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela issued the…
The Colombo High Court today ordered former Civil Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne to reappear on September 11 in connection with a corruption case alleging financial loss to the Government through the printing of Vesak cards.
High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela issued the order after hearing testimony from witness number 11.
The judge also directed the Bribery Commission to submit all evidence reports already obtained to the court.
The Commission has filed two charges against Jayaratne, alleging that between May 10 and June 6, 2013, while serving as Minister of Civil Aviation, he authorized the printing of 3,000 Vesak cards, causing a loss of Rs. 128,520 to the state.
The case is scheduled to be taken up again on September 11, with further submissions expected from the Bribery Commission. (Newswire)
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