Gota checkmated by Judiciary

TUESDAY, 02 SEPTEMBER 2014

Panadura Magistrate Ruchira Weliwatta has stated that the judiciary is not bound to give orders merely because the Urban Development Authority has made a request.

“The Judiciary has authority to look into whether the request made is just, fair and whether legal steps have been taken. As such, the Judiciary is not bound to give orders merely because requests have been made,” the Magistrate has emphasized.

The Magistrate has made this statement annulling two cases filed by the UDA against the construction of a building by ASB group in Panadura town.

At present the UDA, using its powers is taking over valuable lands all over the island, existing constructions are being demolished and lands seized deploying security forces. Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa using his political power is directing the illegal moves.