The Writ Application (CA Writ 417/2021) filed by Mr Keerthi Thennekoon (former Governor of the Southern Province)  against the appointment of Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal as the Governor of the Central Bank was dismissed by the Court of Appeal today, on the grounds that the Petitioner has not established a prima facie case.

Another Writ Application against Governor Cabraal’s appointment filed by Mr Ariyawansa Dissanayake (former Presidential candidate) was also withdrawn by the Petitioner last week.