Colombo resident apologises to Rotary International President, pays Rs. 10,000 to charity

AColombo resident, Amrit Muttukumaru who was brought to court on contempt charges, on Friday, tendered an apology to Rotary International President, Sri Lanka- born K. R. Ravindran, and agreed to pay Rs 10,000 to the Sri Lanka Cancer Society, in settlement of the case.

By a previous decree of Colombo Additional District Judge, Mr Muttukumaru had undertaken not to make any written statement on any matter regarding Mr Ravindran, first Sri Lankan to be elected Rotary International President, in a defamation action filed against Mr. Muttukumaru.

Mr. Muttukumaru of Rosmead Place, Colombo 7, also promised never to address any communication whatsoever concerning Mr Ravindran, by letters, emails or any other writing to anyone in Sri Lanka or overseas.

By a previous decree of Colombo Additional District Judge, Mr Muttukumaru had undertaken not to make any written statement on any matter regarding Mr Ravindran, first Sri Lankan to be elected Rotary International President, in a defamation action filed against Mr. Muttukumaru. Following the undertaking given by Mr Muttukumaru, contempt charges were filed for violating that undertaking. Mr Muttuku- maru denied having acted in contempt of court but apologised for any pain of mind or inconvenience caused to Mr Ravindran.

He also agreed to pay Rs 10,000 to the Sri Lanka Cancer Society, a charity nominated by the President of Rotary International, in settlement of the case. Contempt proceedings were accordingly terminated.

Mr Romesh de Silva P. C. with Mr Sugath Caldera, instructed by D. L. & F. De Saram, Attorneys- at- Law, appeared for the Plaintiff K. R. Ravindran. Mr. Suren Fernando instructed by Abdeen Associates, Attorneysat- Law, appeared for Mr. Anton Muttukumaru.