Karu Jayasuriya, in a letter has said that the legality of the dissolution of Parliament must be determined by the Supreme Court.
The letter, addressed to public servants has requested them to fulfill their obligations towards the country and defend the constitution as per the constitutitonal oath.
He also called upon them to refuse the execution of any illegal orders they may recieve.
Mr. Jayasuriya also noted that he was openly threatened to be jailed following a false accusation levelled by Foreign Minister Sarath Amunugama.
Commenting on the legality of the dissolution of Parliament, he said that it is upto the Supreme Court to determine on the matter.
He signed off by saying that he is always prepared to make sacrifices towards his country while also saying that he is "prepared to face any consequences for these actions without hesitation".
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
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Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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