The Supreme Court today directed that notices be served on several former high-ranking officials, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed over alleged unlawful compensation payments made to former Ministers and Members of Parliament.
The petition challenges the compensation granted to individuals whose residences were damaged or destroyed during the Aragalaya protest movement in 2022.
The directive was issued to the legal representatives of the petitioner, instructing them to formally notify the relevant respondents.
According to the court order, notices are to be served on the following individuals:
- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
- Former Defence Secretary Major General (Retd.) Kamal Gunaratne
- Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne
- Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Nishantha Ulugetenne
- Former Minister of Public Security Prasanna Ranatunga
- Former Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles
- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Jagath Alwis
The Fundamental Rights petition was filed by environmental lawyer Dr. Ravindranath Dabare, challenging the legality of the compensation process and alleging misuse of public funds.
Further proceedings are expected once the respondents are formally notified.
