2 weeks Ago By Sahan Weerasooriya
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickremarathe has informed CJ Murdu Fernando of his request to Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and Leader of Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, to name members to the proposed committee to investigate allegations of misconduct and abuse of power against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.
The Opp. Leader has assured his support to remove Tennakoon. In terms of the Standing Orders, the Chief Justice is required to appoint a judge while a professional, who is agreed upon by both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, must also be included in the committee.
According to provisions, the Chairman of the National Police Commission must also be included as a mandatory member of the committee. A resolution to appoint a Committee of Inquiry for the removal of Deshabandu Tennakoon from his position as IGP, due to alleged misconduct and abuse of power, was passed in Parliament on 8 April..
