Case challenging EP dissolution thrown out

The Court of Appeal yesterday squashed a petition filed against the early dissolution of the Eastern Province without taking it up for hearing.

The petitioner, former member of the Eastern Provincial Council, Rasaiya Thurairathnam sought an interim order preventing the Elections Commissioner from holding election in the province too. The case was taken up before a Court of Appeal Bench comprising Justices Sisira de Abrew, A W A Salam and Anil Goonaratne yesterday.

Considering the submissions made by the respondents including former Chief Minister of Eastern Province Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, court squashed the petition. Court also refused to issue notice on the respondents.