Court orders SLC elections

Sarath Malalasekera and Nilka Medagedera

The Supreme Court yesterday directed the Sports Minister and the Sri Lanka Cricket officials to discuss at length and come to a final conclusion to conduct elections to elect officials for Sri Lanka Cricket. The final decision of the Sri Lanka Cricket had to be informed to the Supreme Court through a motion to the Court on or before July 6, 2011.

The Supreme Court Bench comprised Justice Shirani Tillakawardena, Justice Nimal Gamini Amaratunga and Justice RKS Suresh Chandra.

Petitioner United Cricket Club President M S Asoka Mendis cited Sri Lanka Cricket Interim Committee President DS de Silva, its Secretary Nishantha Ranathunga, Treasure Sujeewa Rajapaksa, Sports Minister, Interim Committee Members Kalinga Indratissa, Prabath Fonseka, Asanka Chandana and ten others as respondents.

According to the petitioner that voting rights should be given to the Cricket Clubs in the country. Appointing members to the Sri Lanka Cricket without holding an election is illegal, the petitioner stated. Deputy Solicitor General Avinda Fernando appeared for the Attorney General.

Senior Attorney Viran Corea appeared for the petitioner Asoka Mendis.

President’s Counsel D S Wijesinghe with President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, Attorneys Kuvera de Soysa appeared for the respondents.