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Suspended Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera reinstated with back pay
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Suspended Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera reinstated with back pay

October 7, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01Kosala Senadheera reinstated as Colombo Fort Magistrate.
  2. 02All charges against him have been dropped.
  3. 03He returns with back pay to the Colombo Magistrate's Court.
  4. 04Suspension lasted from July 10, 2024.
  5. 05Allegations involved illegal utilities for his residence.
  6. 06Decision followed a 27-month inquiry.
  7. 07Over 20 witnesses provided evidence during the inquiry.
  8. 08Senadheera is the senior magistrate in special grade.

The Judicial Service Commission(JSC) has taken steps to reinstate Kosala Senadheera, who was under suspension while serving as the Colombo Fort Magistrate, with immediate effect. Accordingly, he has been acquitted of all charges and attached to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court along with his back pay. The Judicial Service Commission, headed by the Chief Justice, reached this decision following a lengthy and formal inquiry lasting 27 months, during which evidence was recorded from over 20 witnesses. Kosala Senadheera also serves as the most senior magistrate of the special grade in the judicial field. (Newswire) The post Suspended Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera reinstated with back pay appeared first on Newswire.

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