Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Director General of Divi Neguma Department Kithsiri Ranawaka are released from a case filed against them for allegedly misappropriating Rs.36.5 million of funds belonging to Divi Neguma Department to purchase GI pipes. The Colombo High Court today ordered to release them .
Deputy Solicitor General Asad Navavi appearing for the Attorney General sought Court permission to withdraw the indictment in accordance with section 194(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act. Considering the Attorney General’s decision to withdraw the indictment filed against two accused Colombo High Court Judge Namal Balalle made this order.
