Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara has written to Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne seeking clarification on the action taken by Parliament over serious allegations raised against Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena.

In his letter dated today (31), Parliamentarian Jayasekara asked whether any MP had formally submitted the allegations, evidence or documents to Parliament or the Speaker and, if so, whether any preliminary inquiry or other action had been initiated.

Among the matters raised in Parliament are allegations concerning an apartment in Colombo reportedly valued at around Rs. 185 million and said to have been acquired or owned by Dimuthu Surasena, identified in Parliament as the Chief Justice’s son.

Questions have also been raised regarding the alleged source and manner of acquisition of the property and its connection, if any, with relevant asset declarations.

MP Jayasekara in his letter also referred to matters raised in Parliament concerning the Chief Justice’s alleged role in the X-Press Pearl case, including the progress or possible delays in judicial proceedings and the recovery of compensation due to the Sri Lankan Government.

He questioned the Speaker whether the allegations had been referred to any independent institution with the legal authority to investigate and establish their veracity.

The MP further sought to know whether Parliament had obtained any official clarification from relevant government institutions or the Attorney General’s Department regarding issues raised in connection with the X-Press Pearl case and the recovery of compensation.

MP Jayasekara in his letter called for clarification on the steps already taken, or expected to be taken, by Parliament in response to the allegations.