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Central Bank summoned before COPF over pay hike

27 Feb 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Colombo, Feb. 27 (Daily Mirror)- The Committee on Public Finance has summoned the Governing Board of the Central Bank beforer the committee next week, COPF Chair Dr. Harsha De Silva said.

Taking to X, he said MPs could seek clarification on the recent staff pay hike and for any necessary action. 

"The CBSL independence is subject to accountability to the Legislature per Section 80 (2) (a) of the CBSL Act," he added.