Petition handed over to UN over violation of consumer rights

A group of Sri Lankan activists handed over a petition to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) in Geneva on Monday against the alleged violation of human rights under the current Government’s tenure.

Rights Activists Dr Prathiba Mahanamahewa, Dr Nalaka Godahewa, Madushan Harindra, Aruna Warusahennadige, Nimala Liyanapatabendige and Roshan Weerapura handed over the petition representing the World Sri Lankan Association (WSLA) and the National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP).

Speaking to the media after handing over the petition, Dr Mahanamahewa said it took months to get a reply from authorities in Sri Lanka to a complaint lodged by a consumer.

“Consumers have to pay the price for the

Madushan Harindra said that the Right to Information Act introduced by the Government had become hoax and said keeping the fuel pricing formula a secret was a violation of consumer rights.

inefficacy of the Government. Due to the Central Bank Bond Scam took place under this Government’s time, the Government incurred colossal losses resulting in an increment of taxes,” he said.

Madushan Harindra said that the Right to Information Act introduced by the Government had become hoax and said keeping the fuel pricing formula a secret was a violation of consumer rights.