The Director General of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) Dr Sanjan de Silva has been sent on compulsory leave subjected to a disciplinary action over allegations of misconduct.
The Minister of Environment Naseer Ahamed has sent the letter informing of the decision.
The decision came after a series of complaints by trade unions accusing the DG of misuse of power.
The Chairman of the Bureau also has been implicated in the allegations.
Meanwhile the Minister of Environment has recommended the appointment of Mr R.Sanjeepan as the new chairman.
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” moved further north from Trincomalee today evening leaving a trail of destruction including more than 90 deaths, over 100 missing and tens of thousands displaced, officials said.
A third rescue attempt to save 28 people trapped on the rooftop of a farm building in Vithikuliya, Nikaweratiya, has failed due to the dangerous water surge from the Deduru Oya.
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