Auditor General's report is an opinion: Kiriella

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House Leader and Minister Lakshman Kiriella, commenting on the controversy surrounding the sale of Central Bank bonds and the Auditor General's report on the matter to the COPE, said the Auditor General’s report was "an opinion" and maintained that Arjuna Mahendran was innocent because in none of the cases filed against him had he been found guilty.

He said Mr. Mahendran was educated at Oxford and Harvard Universities and had compromised his lucrative foreign assignments to serve in Sri Lanka.

“How many people come like this? He is a person with international contacts. He knows what international trade is. He is a big asset,” the minister said.

He said those who pressed charges against Mr. Mahendran went to the Supreme Court last year.

“There was no evidence against him,” the minister said and highlighted the fact that the Supreme Court had exonerated him of the charges brought against him.

He said even the media could not find Mr. Mahendran guilty.

“The Auditor General’s report is only an opinion,” the minister said. (Kelum Bandara)

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Comments - 23

Raj Saturday, 02 July 2016 12:06 PM

Auditors always Issue an opinion on reports ! But that has a big value to the report concerned! You appeared stupid and by opening the mouth cleared all doubts for us!

nimaltw@yahoo.com Thursday, 07 July 2016 09:35 AM

Kiriella,I can recall your comments about Toppigala and Alimankada/PAMANKADE.We know that you do not posses a brain fit to be a bull even

Misunderstood Monday, 04 July 2016 08:41 AM

Hon Minister Kiriella, as a professional you must know the statements made by any professional is an opinion. That OPINION is not a statement made in doubt nor made without substantiating evidence. Auditor will not judge the motivation of the former Governor of Central Bank but he has given the expert Opinion with the available facts.

CitizenPerera Monday, 04 July 2016 06:53 AM

Yes but an "opinion" for all you opinionated idiots to act on for better governance and develop the legal framework.

Premalal Monday, 04 July 2016 06:52 AM

This government is doing their best to be a "One Term" government and the best supporters of the reemergence of M.R.

kk Sunday, 03 July 2016 01:42 PM

he is a government servant. via DM Android App

TONY Saturday, 02 July 2016 10:07 PM

THE MINISTER DOES NOT SEEM TO UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN OPINION AND A REPORT ON FINDINGS OUT OF AN INVESTIGATION

BV Saturday, 02 July 2016 09:50 PM

MR.KIRIELLA WHY NOT WAIT TILL THE COPE REPORT IS OUTWHY JUMP THE GUN via DM Android App

dutugamunu1 Saturday, 02 July 2016 12:31 PM

Studying at Harvard and Oxford is not a criteria to say that he will not rob.

De Silva Saturday, 02 July 2016 12:29 PM

Every time comes out with a hilarious comment. At this rate there is no point in having an Auditor General.

ari Saturday, 02 July 2016 12:16 PM

Dumb minister has no idea what he is muttering. Stick to what you know, which is nothing so keep quiet.

Bingo Saturday, 02 July 2016 12:10 PM

AG report only for opinion? what a morons. no wonder SL is 3rd world.

amal fernando Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:20 AM

A rouge trying to defend another rouge.You lunatic concentrate on work that has been assigned to you.

annoyed Saturday, 02 July 2016 12:03 PM

Why not follow the inquiry procedure and prove him innocent or guilt as many others claim? If found guilty he will have his punishment and if not get all who accused him also punished. Making mere statements wont help.

Missaka Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:54 AM

So opinions are not considered when making decisions?

rnadraj Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:53 AM

Education is not the question now. It is the act that is discussed. AG is not here to give opinions.

Aba Jayasekera Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:52 AM

Kiriella is talking through his hat. The auditor general's statement cannot be passed over like a politician's. It must be accepted. It could be repudiated only by the person whose conduct is criticized or by others who are talking on his behalf citing good reasons.

Sincere Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:52 AM

H.E President has made the right decision! That is what is important to the country!

Sincere Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:50 AM

What is important to the country is to see if that opinion is correct, Country needs right opinions!

NARAYANA Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:48 AM

Yes, Yes, guy who climbed to plamira tree also had answer like this fellow

Aba Jayasekera Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:45 AM

Not correct. Arjun must pay back any ill gotten earnings by him or his relations.

Unchikun Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:44 AM

What a joker! What is the use of the Auditor General if he can give only an opinion.

Daham Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:23 AM

This person's opinion is not relevant now. A new governor has been appointed in place of the deposed one.

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