The Chief Prelate of the Kotte Chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero, has formally requested the Commissioner General of Prisons to make arrangements for Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero to undergo the re-donning of monastic robes.
In a letter addressed to the Prisons Commissioner General, the Chief Prelate has stressed that the process must be carried out in accordance with the religious principles and disciplinary rules governing Buddhist monks.
The Chief Prelate has also informed the Prisons Chief that a delegation of ten monks, including himself, is expected to visit the prison to oversee the religious proceedings.
The Chief Prelate has requested the prison authorities to make the necessary arrangements for the visit and provide a date and time for the ceremony.
