The National Election Commission says it reached a decision to direct a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe asking him to solve the issue that has arisen regarding the post of Inspector General of Police as soon as possible.

The decision was reached when the commission convened on Tuesday (30).

The National Election Commission convened at 9.30 this morning and the meeting ended at 3.30pm.

The commission is set to convene once again on Wednesday (31).

The Attorney General’s Department said it commenced reviewing matters related to the issues that have arisen with regard to the post of IGP.

The review is conducted by a panel of four legal experts with specialized knowledge of the Constitution.

The Attorney General’s Department said the matter is being reviewed after considering a letter sent by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, seeking advice on the matter.

The Attorney General’s Department said after the review is completed, measures will be taken to direct the Attorney General’s recommendations to the Speaker, promptly.

(News1st)

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