Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Deputy General Manager (Human Resources) Files Complaint with Human Rights Commission Against Chairman

Thilina Hiripitiya, Deputy General Manager (Human Resources) of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission against the Corporation's Chairman, Nusith Kumaratunga. This follows an earlier complaint submitted to the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, alleging that the Chairman pressured him to resign from his post due to non-compliance with verbal directives.

In his letter, Mr. Hiripitiya alleges that on December 12, Chairman Kumaratunga pressured him to "resign from service and go home" based on a misunderstanding related to documents bearing his and the CEO’s signatures. These documents were part of the resolution process addressing delays in granting promotions within the Corporation. Mr. Hiripitiya further asserts that the Chairman lacks the authority to arbitrarily terminate officers without verifying the accuracy of the issues in question.

The letter also claims that the Corporation’s management team has been severely inconvenienced by the Chairman’s alleged practice of enforcing directives based solely on verbal instructions, disregarding the Corporation’s core responsibilities and proper governance.

In addition to his earlier complaint, Mr. Hiripitiya has submitted a formal complaint to the Human Rights Commission, naming several individuals as responsible for the violation of his human rights. These include Nusith Kumaratunga, Chairman of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited; Mahinda Siriwardena, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development; and Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President.

The complaint outlines how Mr. Hiripitiya's rights were allegedly violated by the Chairman’s actions, which he claims were in gross violation of the principles of natural justice and carried out in bad faith. A detailed report has also been provided to substantiate these claims.

Mr. Hiripitiya is seeking relief in the form of nullifying the decision to terminate his service, reinstatement in his position, and compensation for the professional and personal prejudice he has endured.

In his complaint, Mr. Hiripitiya stated:

"As a disciplined human resources professional, I faced animosity from Mr. Nusith Kumaratunga due to my comments about the legal constraints applicable to state operations and my opposition to following illegal instructions. He subsequently threatened not to confirm my service during my probationary period.”

The complaint also includes a letter dated December 22, 2024, which Mr. Hiripitiya had sent to the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. This letter documents the alleged pressure exerted by the Chairman and has been submitted as an attachment for the consideration of the Human Rights Commission.