L. B. T. Premaratne
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Loku Banda Thennehene Premaratne, QC ( known as L.B.T.Premaratne ) was the 25th Solicitor General of Ceylon[1] and acting Attorney General of Ceylon.[2] He was appointed on 1968, succeeding Walter Jayawardena, and held the office until 1970. He was succeeded by Hector Deheragoda.[3]
L. B. T. Premaratne | |
|---|---|
| 25th Solicitor General of Ceylon | |
| In office 1968–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Jayawardena |
| Succeeded by | Hector Deheragoda |
Premaratne was born in Katugastota, Kandy, as the eldest son in a family of seven boys all of whom were very good scholars and equally good sportsmen.[4] He was educated at Ananda College where he played cricket[5] as a fast bowler.[6]
Premaratne was a crown prosecutor in the landmark case of the Assassination of S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike.[7][8]
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