Mahindananda’s case fixed for Nov. 16

Colombo Chief Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake yesterday fixed the inquiry against former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage for allegedly causing a loss of Rs. 5 million to the government in the purchase of carrom boards and checker boards during the previous regime, for November 16.

Deputy Solicitor General Azad Navavi appearing on behalf of the Attorney General yesterday, informed the Magistrate that they have not yet decided whether to file the case before the special corruption court or the High Court.