The signatures of over 100 Parliamentarians have been obtained for the motion of impeachment to be submitted by the government against Court of Appeal President Nissanka Bandula Karunarathna.
According to the state newspaper Dinamina, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala said that the signatures of a total of 118 MPs have been obtained as of now.
He further said that the government has taken a decision to submit a motion of impeachment against Justice Nissanka Bandula Karunarathna.
Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala revealed that the process of obtaining the necessary signatures for this purpose has been completed.
Stating that there were reports of Justice Nissanka Bandula Karunarathna set to resign from his post, the Deputy Minister said inquiries will be made in this regard after which the government will decide its future action.
It is reported that Court of Appeal President Nissanka Bandula Karunarathna is set to retire in the coming days. (Newswire)