⚖️ Supreme Court Orders Rs. 275M Settlement in Health Procurement Case 📉

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and four other officials violated public Fundamental Rights regarding the irregular procurement of health supplies under the 2022 Indian Credit Line. • Overall Penalties: A total of Rs. 275 million was ordered to be paid to the State from the personal funds of the accused. • Individual Liability: Keheliya Rambukwella (Former Health Minister): Ordered to pay Rs. 75 million. Janaka Chandragupta (Former Ministry Secretary): Ordered to pay Rs. 50 million. Prof. S. D. Jayaratne (Former NMRA Chairman): Ordered to pay Rs. 50 million. Dr. Vijith Gunasekera (NMRA CEO): Ordered to pay Rs. 50 million. Dr. Thushitha Sudarshana (Former MSD Deputy Director): Ordered to pay Rs. 50 million. • Case Context: The ruling follows a petition by Transparency International Sri Lanka concerning the procurement of supplies from an unregistered company, bypassing standard procedures. This judgment emphasizes accountability within the healthcare and public administration sectors, critical for maintaining fiscal discipline and public trust in state procurement.