The fundamental rights petition filed against the President's decision to bring the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) under the Ministry of Defence has been fixed for September 27 by the Supreme Court.
During today's hearing, Additional Solicitor General Indika Devamuni de Silva, appearing for the Attorney General as a respondent, requested time to consult the President's Secretary and make submissions to the court.
However, Attorney Suren Fernando appearing for the petitioners requested court to hear his submissions today since the matter is of importance.
The petition is being heard before Justices Buwaneka Aluvihare, Murdu Fernando, and S. Thurairajah.
Ven. Dambara Amila Thero and Professor Chandragupta Thenuwara filed the petition arguing that the President's decision to take over the SLRC under his purview is illegal.
President Maithripala Sirisena had issued a gazette notification earlier this month announcing that the SLRC would be brought under the Ministry of Defence of which he is the subject minister.
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