ITAK’s petition against rejecting nominations for Maritimepattu Pradeshiya Sabha dismissed by SC

The writ petition filed by Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) seeking an order quashing the decision to reject its nomination papers submitted for the Maritimepattu Pradeshiya Sabha was today dismissed by Supreme Court.

Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justices S. Thurairaja, Shiran Goonaratne and Janak de Silva decided to dismiss the petition taking into account the preliminary objections raised by the Election Commission.

Acting General Secretary of ITAK Dr. Pathmanathan Saththiyalingam and two others filed this writ petition naming Returning Officer of Mullaitivu District, the Election Commission Chairman and its other members as respondents in the petition.

In their petition, the petitioners further sought an order directing the election officials to accept the nomination papers tendered by ITAK for the Maritimepattu Pradeshiya Sabha.

President's Counsel M.A. Sumanthiran with Senior Counsel Viran Corea appeared for the petitioners. Senior Counsel Dharshana Weraduwage with counsel Dhanushi Kalupahana and Ushani Atapattu appeared for the Election Commission.(Lakmal Sooriyagoda)