Lanka Fertilizer warehouse carpeting procurement case
Current status of the Lanka Fertilizer warehouse carpeting procurement case
Corruption case alleging that, while Procurement and Import Manager at Lanka Fertilizer Company in 2016, he caused a government loss of over Rs. 8.85 million by providing an undue advantage to a private company in a warehouse carpeting procurement.
What’s happened
Further prosecution evidence was recorded on 7 Sep 2026. Former Lanka Fertilizer Company Chairman Buddhika Ruwan Madihahewa and a National Audit Office legal officer gave evidence. Further evidence fixed for 5 Oct 2026.
- Court
- Colombo High Court
- Next hearing / due
- 5 October 2026
Lanka Fertilizer warehouse carpeting procurement case timeline
- 5 October 2026
Next Hearing
The matter is scheduled to return to court on 2026-10-05.
Court: Colombo High Court
- 7 September 2026
Hearing
Further prosecution evidence was heard before Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela. Former Ceylon Fertilizer Company Chairman Buddhika Ruwan Madihahewa testified that a private company was selected for the Hunupitiya warehouse carpeting work and that Rs. 8,859,708 was paid as an advance against a guarantee; the work was not completed and only Rs. 2,214,921 was recovered from the advance guarantee. A National Audit Office legal officer also gave evidence. The case was adjourned to 5 October 2026.
Court: Colombo High Court
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