PSC, only forum to hear complaints against members

Jayantha de Silva

The Court of Appeal yesterday directed that any complaint by a litigant against members of the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) has to be lodged with the quorum (PSC) itself.

This is sequel to two petitions filed against the inclusion of Parliamentarians Wimal Weerawansa and Rajitha Senaratne, both members of the quorum appointed to investigate alleged misbehaviour and incapability of Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake who is facing impeachment charges.

Attorney - at - Law Sanjeewa Jayawardana appearing for petitioner Mathugala Kumarage filed an application to reserve the right to call the next sittings if necessary, prior to the next date fixed for mention on December 11 and support the petition. The application was allowed.