MR to sue FM and CB

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will take the Finance Minister and the Central Bank to Court over the controversial Gazette notification dated Jan 1, 2015 on the issuance of treasury bonds by the Central Bank. Speaking at a public ceremony in Horana, Rajapaksa said he is currently seeking legal advice to take the Finance Minister and the Central Bank to Court over the issue.The former President said he was not in office when the Gazette was published.

Meanwhile, the Joint Opposition has planned a protest cum public awareness campaign today in front of the Central Bank over the issue.