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| Saturday, 14 June 2003 |
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by Wasantha Ramanayake The Supreme Court (SC) granted leave to proceed in a Fundamental rights application filed by three trade unions against the infringement of rights of Government sector employees by public authorities. The Bench comprised Justices Mark Fernando PC, H. S. Yapa and Asoka de Silva. Petitioners Rajaye Mudranalaya Surekeeme Sangamaya, Government Workers Trade Union, Government Clerical Service Union and D. N. Pathirage of Pannipitiya cited Government Printer Neville Nanayakkara, OIC Borella Police, and the Attorney General as respondents. The petitioners stated that the on May 9 at 8.30 pm, an unruly mob of about 200 entered and ravaged the Government Press. The incident was informed to the Borella Police. They alleged that the Borella Police had not taken any action. The incident was informed to the first respondent who was out of the Press at that moment, but did not return or take any action to control the mob. Later, the first respondent shut and sealed the press for a collateral purpose. They alleged that the respondents acted under political pressure. Petitioners alleged that the mobilisation of mobs on behalf of the government agents against employees, trade unions, and work places such as in this instance, set in motion a trend which would be degradatory of the safety of the employees in their work places and would cause infringement of their rights. Petitioners sought court to make suitable order preventing possibility of the infringement of the said rights of the Government sector employees by Public authorities. Respondents objections to be filed on or before July 21. Batty Weerakoon with Chamantha Unamboowe Weerakoon appeared for petitioners. The hearing was fixed for September 9. |
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