Transparency International Sri Lanka [TISL] expresses serious concern and shock on the Transfer of the Director General of the CIAOBAC

Transparency International Sri Lanka, part of the global coalition against corruption is shocked to learn that the President has transferred the present Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (the only anti corruption body). The Act No.19 of 1994 was introduced by parliament to ensure independent anti corruption commission without interference by the President or any other executive arm of the government. However, the instant transfer has definite adverse impact on the independent working of the Commission. It is not only unusual and questionable but also setting an irreversible bad precedence on the anti corruption works in the country.