The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J.
Rajakaruna has started legal action versus Ananda Palitha, a trade union leader associated with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), over defamation.Accordingly, the CPC chairman has reportedly sent out a letter of demand to Ananda Palitha looking for Rs.
500 million in compensation, declaring that Palitha triggered damage to his reputation through a declaration he made.The letter of need, sent through Attorney-at-Law Sampath Yalewatte on December 24, accuses Palitha of engaging in a purposeful and organized campaign of incorrect and defamatory propaganda against the CPC Chairman.According to reports, the declaration in question consisted of allegations that Rajakaruna believes were designed to harm his individual and expert track record.
The legal notice looks for restitution for the damages triggered by what has actually been described as despiteful and baseless accusations.