2 April 2022 09:37 am Views - 149
By Lakmal Sooriyagoda
The two Fundamental Rights petitions filed by Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) regarding the current economic crisis were yesterday fixed for support by Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justice Gamini Amarasekara, Justice Achala Wengappuli and Justice Arjuna Obeysekera fixed the petition for support on April 4.
The BASL is seeking orders directing the Cabinet of Ministers to immediately consult with all the relevant stakeholders and independent experts to formulate and implement policies to provide uninterrupted access to provide concessions in relation to the prices of essential goods and services to the people including LP gas, fuel, electricity, milk powder, medicines and food.
These petitions were filed by the President of the BASL Saliya Pieris PC, Deputy President Anura Meddegoda PC, Secretary Rajeev Amarasuriya, Treasurer Rajindh Perera and Assistant Secretary Pasindu Silva.
The petitions state that the country is at present witnessing long queues for the purchase of essential supplies, mass protests and public unrest due to acute shortages and the sharp increase in the cost of goods and services including food, fuel and travel costs.