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JSC Dismisses Former Colombo Chief Magistrate Following Disciplinary Inquiry

The Judicial Service Commission has terminated the services of Thilina Gamage, the former Chief Magistrate of Colombo and former District Judge of Moratuwa, after finding him guilty on all charges during a disciplinary hearing.

LSN Sri Lanka · 9 October 2026

JSC Dismisses Former Colombo Chief Magistrate Following Disciplinary Inquiry

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has formally dismissed Thilina Gamage from his position following a comprehensive disciplinary inquiry. Gamage, who previously served as Chief Magistrate of Colombo and District Judge of Moratuwa, had been under suspension pending the outcome of the proceedings.

The JSC's decision to terminate Gamage's services came after he was found guilty of all charges brought against him during the disciplinary hearing. The commission's findings concluded a process that had kept the judicial officer suspended from his duties for an extended period.

The dismissal marks the conclusion of formal disciplinary action against Gamage and represents a significant development in the JSC's oversight of judicial conduct. The decision reinforces the commission's authority to hold members of the judiciary accountable for breaches of professional standards and conduct regulations.