National People’s Power (NPP) MP Shantha Pathma Kumara has sent legal notices to local media institutions, Hiru and Derana, seeking Rs. 3 billion in compensation.
According to the legal notices sent to the two media companies, the compensation has been sought for damage caused to his reputation by what he describes as false, defamatory, and malicious reporting.
MP Shantha Pathma Kumara has demanded Rs. 1.5 billion from Hiru Media Network and Rs. 1.5 billion from Derana Media Network.
The notice states that the payment must be made within seven days from the date of the letter.
It further warns that if the payment is not made, legal action will be taken without any prior notice to recover the amount along with statutory interest, legal costs, and other expenses. (Newswire)
