Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva today ordered the removal of all barricades and road blocks on Galle Road from Kolpitty to Galle Face.

Chief Justice issuing this order to Inspector General of Police stated that barricades and road blocks violate the people’s right to move freely.

His Lordship also ordered to stop the one-way traffic movement in Duplication Road which also violates the easy use of public transport services and to regularize the services.

Observing the ‘no parking’ signs installed in the Colombo City, Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva also ordered the Colombo Municipal Council, City Commissioner to appear before the Supreme Courts on Thursday.

Observers question removing the road blocks in an area where so many highly sensitive establishments are located including the President’s residence while an intense military campaign is in full gear in the North and at least one bomb explosion a day rocks the rest of the country, is a wise decision.

Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva is known for his controversial Supreme Court decisions. There have been many complaints against the Chief Justice's conduct and abuse of authority.

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