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Southern Province chair procurement case
Last verified 7 September 2026
Current status of the Southern Province chair procurement case
CHARGES PENDING
Alleged procurement irregularities involving approximately 16,361 chairs and expenditure of around Rs. 16.5 million while serving as Southern Province Chief Minister.
What’s happened
Bailed 12 Jun 2026 on two sureties of Rs.5 million each; travel ban imposed.
- Court
- Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court
- Next hearing / due
- No upcoming hearing announced
Sources (3)
Southern Province chair procurement case timeline
- 12 June 2026
Bail Granted
Bailed 12 Jun 2026 on two sureties of Rs.5 million each; travel ban imposed.
Court: Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court
Sources (3)
- 10 June 2026
Remanded
The politician was remanded in connection with Alleged procurement irregularities involving approximately 16,361 chairs and expenditure of around Rs. 16.5 million while serving as Southern Province Chief Minister.. The structured record shows the remand period ending on 2026-06-12.
Court: Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court
Sources (3)