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Ceylon Today investigates: The Middle-man of Child Adoption-By Methmalie Dissanayake Source:Ceylontoday An organisation named CSC Nation Lanka sparked controversy in social media recently afterphotos posted by its chairman on Facebook showed how he facilitated childless couples to adopt new born children. The chairman, Manjula Ukwatte in a massive social media campaign claimed on the organisation’s Facebook page that he shelters helpless pregnant women until they deliver their babies and later put those babies up for adoption.  Many raised their eyebrows at the nature of his conduct because according to law, only a District Court can give children up for adoption. That too, happens after a thorough screening process involving several State institutions. Some even alleged that Ukwatte is carrying out an illegal baby farm under the guise of charity work. However, Ukwatte did not give a fair response to the criticism. When social media users questioned his conduct and asked ...