Sri Lanka judicial vacancies remain unresolved, with seven posts in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal awaiting recommendations to the Constitutional Council.
Sri Lanka judicial vacancies remain unresolved, with parliamentary sources indicating that recommendations have still not reached the Constitutional Council for seven vacant posts in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
Justice and National Integration Minister, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, said the appointments fall under the President’s Office.
He therefore directed inquiries on the matter to that office.
The Minister also stated that he did not know further details regarding the vacancies.
Meanwhile, the Constitutional Council recently approved Sajiveeni Dilka Lakmali Karunanayake, whom the President recommended for appointment as a Court of Appeal Judge.
Following that approval, the President appointed Karunanayake to the Court of Appeal.
Reports indicate that three names had been submitted to the President for the relevant vacancy.
However, only Karunanayake’s name was reportedly forwarded as the President’s recommendation.
The issue of Sri Lanka judicial vacancies has also received considerable attention in Parliament recently.
Of particular concern is the length of time some positions have remained vacant.
According to the information available, several of the existing vacancies have remained unfilled for more than six months.
The continuing delays have therefore kept attention focused on when recommendations for the remaining seven Supreme Court and Court of Appeal positions will reach the Constitutional Council.
