Details pertaining to this deal has been revealed by the report of the committee appointed to look into the irregularities that had allegedly taken place at the SLC during the days of the Rajapaksa regime.

The money had been reportedly passed to formulate the SLC - Taj TV pact with regard to TV rights granted for the period of 2013 - 2020.

However, Ranatunga had failed to justify as to why a legal firm was paid such a hefty sum, reports say.