A former Deputy Secretary General of Sri Lanka’s Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal challenging his suspension from duty.
In his petition, he argues that the decision to suspend him was taken without a fair inquiry, rendering it unlawful.
The respondents named in the petition include the Speaker of Parliament, the Secretary General, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake, and 14 individuals in total.
According to the petitioner, he was suspended from duty with effect from January 23, 2026. He further states that a charge sheet was issued to him on February 2, 2026.
He maintains that he strongly rejects all allegations contained in the charge sheet.
The petitioner is seeking a writ order from the Court of Appeal to invalidate:
- the suspension letter issued against him, and
- the charge sheet
He has also requested an interim injunction preventing authorities from taking disciplinary action against him based on the said charges.
President’s Counsel Sanjeewa Jayawardena, along with Attorney-at-Law Rukshan Senadhira, appeared on behalf of the petitioner.
🔍 Background
A writ petition is a legal mechanism used to challenge the legality of decisions made by public authorities, allowing judicial review by higher courts.
Legal observers note that this case may raise important questions regarding administrative procedures and accountability within Parliament.
