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Sitting of Friday, 5 December 2025

10th Parliament· 18 debates· 213 speeches· 92 speakers

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  6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Officers of Sri Lanka Administrative Service - Transfers (Q.1506/2025) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB

      AI summary Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran raised a question to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government on transfers of Sri Lanka Administrative Service officers. He asked whether many officers have served over ten years without transfers, what measures are being taken to implement transfer policy, address inefficiency or bias, establish transparent mechanisms to identify long-serving officers, and introduce reforms such as rotational appointments or amendments to the transfer policy.

      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 Annual transfers in the public service are carried out under Public Service Commission procedures, subject to availability of substitutes, with priority to officers who have served the maximum period or over 12 years in one station where another officer has applied for the post. The Ministry monitors service duration through a data system, examines complaints through the Additional Secretary (Home Affairs), and refers matters for disciplinary or administrative action where required. Further technological improvements and a proposed rotational transfer mechanism for senior posts will be studied, with any policy changes to be submitted to the Public Service Commission for approval.

      Parliamentary ProcedurePublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB

      AI summary Asked whether the authorities are aware that some officers who received transfer orders have allegedly used political influence to have those transfers cancelled and remain in the same districts.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB

      AI summary No official reports had been received regarding the incidents referred to, and action would be taken if they were reported. The Minister stated that transfers would not be changed on political or personal grounds and that a regularized transfer process had begun.

      Corruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB

      AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran raised a supplementary question alleging that junior officers have sometimes received appointments despite the availability of eligible senior officers. He asked whether the Government would ensure this practice is changed in future appointments.

      Public Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB

      AI summary The Government has initiated measures to implement procedures ensuring that opportunities are provided to duly qualified officers.

      Employment Full speech →