Compensation case filed against Prof. Sarath Wijeysuriya by Defence Secretary

Defence Secretary Mr. Karunasena Hettiarachchi yesterday notified by directing a letter of demand claiming a Rs.10 crores from Professor Mr. Sarath Wijeysuriya in connection with an instance of public defamation for saying that he is not suited for the position of Defence Secretary. 

This compensation of 1000 million compensation of
letter of demand has been directed against a statement uttered at a media briefing some months ago where Prof. Wijeysuriya who functions as the President of the national campaign for a society of justice which has been dedicated to uplift the incumbent regime has said that there are allegations of corruption against Mr. Karunasena Hettiarachchi and that Mr. Hettiarachchi is among those who provide incorrect information to President Sirisena. The Defence Secretary who said that if the said compensation is not paid, he would file legal action in courts against Prof, Sarath Wijeysuriya.

This is what he said: "It was told that I am not fit for the post of Defence Secretary. Then Prof. Sarath Wijeysuriya should prove it in courts. For the moment a letter of demand of Rs. 100 million has been sent. If somebody defames me there's no necessity to ask permission from the President to take legal action about it. What I asked was a compensation for having defamed me. 

Prof. Sarath Wijeysuriya has responded to this. This is what he says: "I received the said letter of demand. I have already handed over the matter to an attorney-at-law to respond to it. We, as those representing the civil society are keeping an eye on how the government is proceeding. I have no personal grievances against the Defence Secretary. This allegation made on me is a figment of his imagination. I am prepared to respond to the allegations brought out by the Defence Secretary at the opportune moment".

The Defence Secretary Mr. Karunasena Hettiarachchi yesterday informed that a demand as compensation of 10 crores has been sent to Prof. Sarath Wijeysuriya as a letter of demand. The said letter of demand amounting to 100 million as compensation has been directed to Mr. Sarath Wijeysuriya who functions as the President of the national campaign which operated as a dedicated justified society to build the present government against the statement made at a media briefing several months ago that there are allegations of corruption against Mr. Karunasena Hettiarachchi and that Mr. Hettiarachchi too is among those who provide incorrect information to President Sirisena.