Colombo (LNW): The Supreme Court today (05) directed the Attorney General to produce a report on the compensation given to the fishermen’s families affected by the MV X-Press Pearl disaster.
This was when the case was heard by the Supreme Court Bench comprised of Justices Murdu Fernando, Yasantha Kodagoda, Shiran Gunaratne, Achala Wengappuli, and Priyantha Fernando.
Justice Murdu Fernando inquired from Additional Solicitor General Nerin Pulle about the compensation amounts distributed to the affected fishermen, and in response, Pulle replied that he could not provide a specific answer without further investigation.
Consequently, the Supreme Court instructed the AG to provide a detailed report on the compensation distributed to the affected fishermen due to the maritime disaster.
