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Former
editor granted leave to proceed with Fundemental Rights petition
In his petition Mr. Bandara claimed he was removed from his post as editor due to his refusal to surrender his editorial independence to the new management of the Lake House group of newspapers. Mr. Bandara also alleged that he was removed due to his refusal to carry out his duties to suit the political views of the new Lake House Chairman Janadasa Peiris. The Bench comprising Justices Hector S. Yapa, Shirani Tilakawardane and N.K. Udalagama fixed the case for November 5. In his petition Mr. Bandara said that on February 13, 2002 he was appointed as the editor of Silumina on a contract which was extended till August this year. However after Mr. Peiris was appointed as Chairman, Mr. Bandara said he was given a letter on May 12 informing him that his services were being terminated immediately. Mr. Bandara said the new Silumina editor Vajira Pelpita was largely a party man and was likely to carry out propaganda for the SLFP through the newspapers. He said that other media had reported that his removal as editor was to use the newspaper for propaganda activities of the UPFA. He said he was 63 and legally could go on for two more years and that the newly appointed editor was 65. Mr. S.L. Gunasekera with Mr. Manohara de Silva instructed by Samararatne Associates appeared for Mr. Bandara. Mr. A.A. de Silva, PC, appeared for Lake House. |
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