Video: Excise probes into Kelaniya licence issue

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The Excise Department has launched an investigation to look into Minister Mervyn Silva’s claim on issuing a liquor license to a hotel in Kelaniya despite the objections of him and Buddhist monks.

“Commissioner General D.G.M.V. Hapuarachchi has instructed the department to initiate an investigation into the issue. We will look into whether the licence was given within a legal framework, with the help of the Divisional Secretariat,” Excise Spokesman Prabath Jayawickrama said.

He said the licence would be suspended immediately but would be issued again if it was found to be legal.

Minister Silva had claimed that the licence had been issued without the knowledge of the Excise Commissioner General or without the approval of Deputy Commissioner. (Sanath Desmond)

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mount Thursday, 09 October 2014 02:50 PM

May be changes on party post also.

Perumal Thursday, 09 October 2014 10:15 AM

When Ministers talk the heavens light up but when the ordinary citizens talk even comets are not seen.

desilva Thursday, 09 October 2014 10:28 AM

No need do go on and on.Please resign.Thgen you will get the credibility from people.

Azee Thursday, 09 October 2014 04:00 PM

All because he could not get the credit for issue of the licence and claim his cut. via DM Android App

gobbaya Thursday, 09 October 2014 06:10 PM

just a waste of media space...they all belong to the dustbin of history via DM Android App

tony Thursday, 09 October 2014 12:51 PM

[quote name="Perumal"]When Ministers talk the heavens light up but when the ordinary citizens talk even comets are not seen.[/quote]

WHEN OTHERS TALK THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES WILL WANT A STATEMENT TO PURSUE THE MATTER. HOW COME THEY ARE ACTING ON A MEDIA REPORT. NONIS WAS HIT NO ACTION BECAUSE NONIS DID NOT MAKE A COMPLAINT.

Abu Jaheel Friday, 10 October 2014 02:07 AM

...now good boy!

Ricky Shane Friday, 10 October 2014 02:24 AM

No honey , No money ?

Nihal Amarasekera Friday, 10 October 2014 02:35 AM

Futile & worthless exercise to pacify a worthless but big mouthed politician.

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