Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa has figured at the inauguration of the new party Sri Lanka Podujana Party and obtained member ship . He filed a motion at the High Court requesting permission to leave for the USA for the period 10th December 2016 to 2nd March 2 017 t0 obtain medical treatment.
In his motion he stated that he has been receiving treatment for diabetes but has not been there in USA for medical tests for two years. There is a court case pending at the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court in respect of a disputable land and building.
The AG filed objections and the High Court fixed the case for November 25 to hear AG’s objections.