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Last Updated : 2024-04-26 08:00:00
Transport, Highways, and Media Minister Bandula Gunawardane raised concerns on the resistance from bureaucrats towards the government's digitization process, which serves as a crucial tool in combating corruption across all levels of the public service.
Making his remarks to Daily Mirror, the minister said that despite calling for Expression of Interest for a project to digitize the railway ticketing process, the relevant officials had been obstructing its implementation.
Minister Gunawardane said that these officials cause unnecessary delays without providing valid or logical reasons. He emphasized that unless action is taken within three months, he would leave it to their discretion to manage the ministry. The minister firmly believes that his presence in the Cabinet serves no purpose if he is unable to execute important projects.
Minister Gunawardane highlighted that the same obstructive behavior from officials has hindered the digitization of the Motor Traffic Department since 2017. This persistent resistance undermines efforts to modernize and streamline government services, impacting efficiency and transparency. (Kelum Bandara)
Sivalingam Wednesday, 31 May 2023 04:58 PM
Garlic scam, sugar scam, who is leading the corruption ?
Gh Wednesday, 31 May 2023 05:51 PM
Resign
Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 31 May 2023 09:45 PM
Government Railway will be same even after 100 years from now. Probably, foreign tourists from all over the world will come to see the Railway because only Sri Lanka will have a 300 year old Railway system running.
Buddhist Thursday, 01 June 2023 06:08 PM
Before introducing anti-corruption digitization, pass the anti-corruption bill with sweeping powers to the investigating authority to take action against those rogues from 2010 and reclaim all stolen funds. The powers should include life time prison and removal of civic rights.
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