A case filed against Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Director General of Divi Neguma Department Kithsiri Ranawaka for allegedly misappropriating Rs.36.5 million of funds belonging to Divi Neguma Department was today fixed for October 27 by Colombo High Court Judge A.A.R. Heiyanthuduwa.
The Attorney General had filed indictments against former Minister and former Director General of Divi Neguma Department in the Colombo High Court for allegedly misappropriating Rs.36.5 millions funds belongs to the Divi Neguma Development Department to purchase and distribute GI pipes during the last presidential election.
The AG maintained that the act of accused deems guilty of the offence of bribery in accordance with the Section 79 of the Presidential Election Act No 15 of 1981.
Furthermore, two accused had been charged under the Public Property Act No 12 of 1982 to file misappropriation charges.
Senior State Counsel Asad Navavi appeared for the Attorney General. President’s Counsel Shavindra Fernando with Anil Silva PC appeared for the accused.