CJ’s husband to be summoned before the PSC

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

The parliamentary select committee (PSC) to probe the government’s impeachment motion against Chief Justice Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake is to be taken up on the 14th and the Chief Justice’s husband is to be summoned before the committee, a senior UNP MP said.

The UNP has proposed that the Chief Justice’s husband, former National Savings Bank (NSB) Chairman Prasad Suraj Kariyawasam be summoned before the PSC to inquire about a charge in the impeachment motion referring to alleged irregular dealings carried out by him during his tenure as the NSB Chief.

Meanwhile, UNP parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has filed a complaint with the Bribery Commission against Central bank Governor, Ajith Nivard Cabraal and his alleged involvement in the NSB’s controversial purchase of The Finance Company shares.