Anti Corruption body locked out

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Officials of the Anti Corruption Committee Secretariat (ACCS) await response from the Prime Minister’s Office for further action, as the term of the much debated body that handled major scale corruption cases ceased to exist from Saturday, July 01.

The six-month term of the Secretariat that was renewed for the fifth time since January 01 this year to June 30 by a special Cabinet decision ceased to continue as it had not been validated by another term, which should have been approved in the last Cabinet decision making meeting that met on Tuesday, June 27.

A senior official at the ACCS disclosed to the Daily Mirror yesterday that the office would be closed for both the public and the staff from today onwards as they had no legal provision to continue their duties as usual.

He said several reminders made to the Prime Minister’s Office -both verbally and in written- last week about the imminent expiry of the term of the Secretariat, had not raised any concerns so far and they were yet to receive any response.

He said the officials that had been assigned to carry out the duties of the ACCS were actually absorbed from a range of State Departments and offices, where they were expected to report back from today. (Kurulu Koojana Kariyakarawana)

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Justica USA... Monday, 03 July 2017 02:05 AM

deals have already been made so no need of this unit.. via DM Android App

Kadiya Monday, 03 July 2017 07:13 AM

And left out with the elements to corrode!

FRUSTATED VOTER. Monday, 03 July 2017 07:36 AM

INSTEAD PRO CURRUPTION BODY WILL BE OPEN. via DM Android App

Perera Uncle Monday, 03 July 2017 07:45 AM

"Natapu thovilekuth naha bere paluwakuth naha" kiyanne okata thamai kollo. Waist of national resources. This inept corrupt entity must be shut down for ever.

DJ Monday, 03 July 2017 09:04 AM

All these politicians are friends and they protect each other. Clearly shows PM has an agenda just to stay in power and country comes last. What lousy leaders do we have!

lkboy Monday, 03 July 2017 09:58 AM

Well said.

crylon Monday, 03 July 2017 05:15 PM

sirisena showing his true colours.all big theives who robed the people celebrating today like a birthday party. via DM Android App

ceylon Monday, 03 July 2017 05:47 PM

look at the sirisena corruption.he is doing the best way.earn money without even steal.all theives love this. via DM Android App

Mason Monday, 03 July 2017 06:28 PM

What good is this Secretariat when bribery and corruption is flourishing, and the government turning a blind eye !!

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