Non-appointment of Bribery Commission DG challenged in SC

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Colombo, March 27 (Daily Mirror) - The Commissioner General of Land, Bandula Jayasinghe yesterday challenged an indictment filed by the Bribery Commission against him on the premise that no Director General has been appointed thus far by the President.

When the writ application was taken up for support in the Supreme Court, Counsel Hafeel Farisz appearing for the Commissioner General told court that there was no Director General currently enforced by the Bribery Commission under the Anti-Corruption Act.

Counsel submitted to court that the Anti-Corruption Act completely repealed the previous law and there was no provision for the continuation of the office of the Director General.

He further stated that the person acting as the Director General was appointed under the previous act and that there is no approval by the President and the Constitutional Council for the previous holder to continue in the position of the officer.

The Commissioner of Land and six others were indicted before the High Court of Colombo on an illegal transfer of a car.

The Supreme Court comprising Justice Preeti Padman Surasena, Justice Shiran Gooneratne and Mahinda Samayawardena fixed the matter to be heard on top of the list on June 4, 2024.

Counsel Hafeel Farisz with Shannon Tillekeratne appeared for the Petitioner. Director Solicitor General Shanil Kularatne appeared for the Attorney General.

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Sokrates Wednesday, 27 March 2024 11:21 AM

What kind of crude defense is that? This means that if no director has been appointed for the Bribery Commission, any government worker is allowed to commit crimes related to corruption. And why is the crook Bandula Jayasinghe still in office and not suspended from duty. Any constable found accepting Rs 1,000 bribe will be suspended immediately.

joshua Wednesday, 27 March 2024 11:50 AM

Unfortunately, the Lawyers find some loophole in the law and protect the thieves. Robbing is the order of the day starting right from top to bottom in politics and their stooges in office.

Bandu Wednesday, 27 March 2024 02:07 PM

Socrates

Buddhist Wednesday, 27 March 2024 03:47 PM

Ranil's game to stop his friends being caught by the bribery act.

Don Thursday, 28 March 2024 03:03 AM

Please release all arrested during Acting Inspector of Police was functioning as there was a refusal of approval Vy the Constitution Council. This is so absurd and anyone can take bribes and get away due to technical reasons. It is the justice system that should stand up here. When whole world knows this guy tries to get away from a corrupt act, can a judge play a blind eye? Whole world is watching you sir.

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