Grama Sevaka in bribery net

Razeena Razick

COLOMBO: Colombo Chief Magistrate Sarojani Kusala Weerawardane on Wednesday ordered the remand of the Weerakumandawela division Grama Sevaka for allegedly accepting a bribe.

The inquiries were conducted by the Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption on a complaint made by Saman Perera of Bangadeniya. According to the complainant the suspect had demanded a sum of Rs. 3000 in return for issuing him (complainant) with three settlement certificates.

According to the complainant the GS had made difficulties that the certificates could not be issued since the particular names were not in the electoral register. On the other hand if he (complainant) paid him Rs. 1000 each for the three certifies the matter would be attended to.

Chief Magistrate Sarojani Kusala Weerawardane remanded the suspect until April 25 and ordered the Commission to produce the suspect on the next hearing date with a report.