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Sitting of Wednesday, 12 March 2025

10th Parliament· 13 debates· 171 speeches· 79 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Provincial Commissioner of Revenue - Uva (Q.392/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister replied to a question on the appointment of the Uva Provincial Commissioner of Revenue, stating that no qualified officer was available within the Uva Provincial Council Public Service under the relevant recruitment procedure. He said Mr. D.M.N.P. Dissanayake, a Grade I officer of the Sri Lanka Accountants’ Service, was appointed on an acting basis under Section 32(1) of the Provincial Councils Act, No. 42 of 1987, pending island-wide applications and a suitable appointment. The required qualifications are those in Clause 11.2 of the recruitment procedure, which was placed in the Library, and the expected source services are the Provincial Revenue Service or Inland Revenue Service.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised a supplementary question about the appointment of the Provincial Commissioner of Revenue in Uva, noting that the post is usually filled by experienced Inland Revenue officers but is currently held temporarily by an officer from the Accountants’ Service. He requested that the vacancy be gazetted and a proper permanent appointment made promptly, given that qualified officers have applied and the matter has gone to court.

      Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that an acting appointment has been made temporarily until island-wide applications are called and a suitable officer is selected. He said the vacancy will be filled in due course.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake NDF

      AI summary Chamara Sampath Dasanayake raised concerns over an acting appointment in the Uva Provincial Revenue Department, stating that qualified officers already exist within the Department and suggesting the appointment appeared political. He requested that a lawful appointment to the post of Provincial Commissioner of Revenue be made as soon as possible, rather than allowing an accountant from the Accountants’ Service to act while holding another post.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government stated that while he did not have all the specific details requested, steps would be taken to appoint a suitably qualified officer.

      Public Finance Full speech →