Praise for CMC Treasurer

Shirley WIJESINGHE

When the One Man Commission appointed to probe irregularities in the Colombo Municipal Council met former Supreme Court Judge Justice Dr. Chandradasa Nanayakkara, at the Chief Ministry Auditorium, Colombo.

The Attorney-at-Law S. Noordeen appearing for the defence paid tribute to the Municipal Treasurer K.D.K. Premadasa appreciating his services to the Council.

The defence lawyer with the permission of the President of the Commission making a special statement said: “The CMC functions smoothly due to the dedicated services of men like Premadasa. I am proud to state that it is a rare privilege to be able to say a word of appreciation to public servants like Premadasa.”

President of the Commission Chandradasa Nanayakkara approved the remarks.

Attorney-at-Law Palitha Abeywardana appearing for the Western Provincial Council said the services of public servants like Premadasa should be appreciated. He said he was the key person who had acted wisely to safeguard interests of the CMC whenever there were issues that was detrimental to the Council’s well-being.