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CIABOC, CID launch probe on Deshabandu’s assets

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The Commission to Investigate Allegation of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has begun a probe on the assets of suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.

The investigation began following the discovery of a large stock of foreign liquor, hampers filled with gifts and various food items during a search of Mr Tennankoon’s Hokandara residence.

The Sunday Times understands that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has also launched a probe to look into whether the suspended IGP had committed any offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in acquiring assets.

It is alleged that several assets Mr. Tennakoon has accumulated have not been registered in his name. The probe will focus on whether he had obtained assets using other people as cover.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala, meanwhile, told the Sunday Times that the government intends to file legal action against Mr. Tennakoon for dereliction of duty during the ‘Aragalaya’ period.

The Bribery Commission’s investigation into Mr. Tennakoon has been launched on the basis of submissions presented by Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, PC, in the case over the 2023 Weligama shooting incident, in which an officer from the Colombo Crimes Division was killed. He opposed bail being granted to the suspended IGP after Mr. Tennakoon surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court.

Mr. Tennakkon has been remanded till April 3.

While Mr Tennakoon has been suspended from functioning in his duties as the IGP by the Supreme Court since July last year and he is technically still the IGP, Senior DIG Priyantha Weerasooriya serves as Acting IGP.

The National Police Commission too does not have the power to interdict the IGP. Since the IGP is appointed by the Constitutional Council (CC) on the recommendation of the President, taking disciplinary action against him falls on the President and the CC. Removal of the IGP, however, will require an impeachment motion to be presented to Parliament.

(sundaytimes.lk)
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High Posts committee approves appointments of 4 ministry secretaries

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The Committee on High Posts, which met recently in the Parliament under the patronage of the Prime Minister – Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has given its approval for the appointment of 04 secretaries for ministries.

Accordingly, the following appointments have been approved :

Prof. K. T. M. Udayanga Hemapala – Secretary to the Ministry of Energy 
K.M.G.S.N. Kaluwewa – Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education
S.M. Piyatissa – Secretary to the Ministry of Labor
K.D.R. Olga – Secretary to the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs

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Tense situation in Kimbulawala (Video)

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A heated situation took place in Kimbulawala today (July 11) after officials of the Road Development Authority (RDA) attempted to remove several roadside food stalls in the area. 

Several stalls were dismantled and loaded onto a lorry amid the strong objection of vendors.

Police had also arrived at the venue to control the situation.

Amid the heated situation, RDA officials had returned the loaded belongings to the vendors.

(Video : Madyawediya)

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Petition filed against barring women from ‘Station Master’ posts

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The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (July 11) granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by two women challenging the gender-based restriction preventing women from applying for the position of Station Master in Sri Lanka Railways.

The petition was taken up before a three-judge bench comprising Justices A.H.M.D. Nawaz, Priyantha Fernando, and Sampath Wijeratne.

Appearing on behalf of the petitioners, Attorney-at-Law Nuwan Bopage submitted that the Railways Department had issued a gazette notification dated June 13, calling for applications to fill 106 vacant Station Master positions.

However, the notification stipulated that only male applicants were eligible to apply.

The counsel for the petitioners argued that this constituted a violation of the petitioners’ fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 12(1) and 12(2) of the Constitution, which ensure equality before the law and prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender.

He further contended that the restriction also infringed upon the petitioners’ right to engage in employment of their choice.

Accordingly, the petitioners sought a declaration from the court that their fundamental rights had been violated and requested an order to remove the discriminatory provision in the said gazette notification, which limits eligibility to only male candidates.

After considering the facts presented, the Supreme Court granted leave to proceed with the petition and scheduled the plaint for hearing on August 27.

(adaderana.lk)

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