By: Isuru Parakrama
Colombo (LNW): The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (10) ordered that a report on the measures taken to compensate those affected by the maritime disaster due to the burning and sinking of the cargo vessel MV X-Press Pearl be produced before the Court before September 15, 2023.
This was when the petition filed on the disaster was taken up before the Supreme Court Bench comprising Justices Justices Murdhu Fernando, Shiran Gunaratne, Achala Wengappuli and Priyantha Fernando today (10).
Lawyers appearing for the aggrieved fishing community raised concerns that they are yet to receive compensation for the massive losses suffered due to the disaster two years ago, and Additional Solicitor General Nerin Pulle appearing for the AG’s Office said that measures are underway in this regard.
The Bench ordered that the process in this regard must be expedited and ordered the lawyers representing the aggrieved party to file the compensation requests before other relevant bodies including the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA).
The hearing of the petition was adjourned till October 05 and 06, 2023.
