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National Audit Act to be presented in Parliament
The National Audit Act promised during the last Presidential and General elections, is to be presented in Parliament shortly for adoption, Government Information department said. The adoption of the Act will further strengthen the capacity of Parliament to safeguard public funds and ensure their proper utilisation.
It will also strengthen the hands of the Auditor General in relation to the above.The Independent Commission is to be headed by the Auditor General. Similar to the setting up of other commissions, the members to the new one will be nominated by the President on the recommendations of the Constitutional Council.
The Commission will be entrusted with making appointments, promotions, transfers and initiating disciplinary action within the sector. A National Audit Office will also be set up to help the Auditor General to carry out the functions.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1245 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 304 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
- July 12, 2024 - 277 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 273 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
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