⚖️ Malwathu Chapter Suspends Pallegama Hemarathana Thero Amid Legal Proceedings

• Administrative Action: The Malwathu Maha Viharaya Sangha Sabha has suspended Pallegama Hemarathana Thero from the post of Chief Sanghanayaka of Nuwarakalaviya with immediate effect. The suspension remains active pending the final verdict of ongoing court proceedings regarding allegations against him. • Interim Appointment: Ven. Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thero has been appointed to temporarily oversee the duties of the Atamasthanadhipathi. He currently serves as a committee member, the Chief Sanghanayaka of the North Central Province, and the Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Seya. • Governance & Process: The decision was finalized during a Karaka Maha Sangha Sabha meeting on May 30, following an inquiry where relevant parties were summoned. The directive was officially issued by the Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayake Thero of the Malwathu Chapter.