Kandy, May 30 – The Malwatu Maha Viharaya in Kandy has announced the temporary appointment of Ven. Eathalawetunawewae Gnānathilaka Thero to carry out the duties of Atamasthanadhipathi until a court verdict is delivered in the case involving allegations against Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayake Thero.
According to an official statement issued by the Malwathu Chapter, the temporary appointment has been made pending the conclusion of ongoing judicial proceedings concerning allegations leveled against the Chief Sanghanayaka of Nuwara Kalaviya, Most Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Nayake Thero.
The statement further noted that Ven. Gnānathilaka Thero will perform the responsibilities of Atamasthanadhipathi until the legal process is completed and a final determination is made by the courts.
The announcement was issued under the signature of the Registrar of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Dr. Pahamune Sumangala Nayake Thero.
The development comes as legal proceedings relating to the allegations against Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thero continue before the relevant courts.
