The Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a Fundamental Rights Petition in the Supreme Court challenging the appointment of Kanishka Wijeratne as the Director General (DG) of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
Wijeratne, who previously served as the DG of CIABOC since January 2020, was reappointed to the same position on April 2, 2024, following the enactment of the new Anti-Corruption Act.
The TISL's petition argues that Wijeratne's appointment violates provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, lacking procedural integrity and transparency. They request the Supreme Court to nullify the appointment or alternatively direct authorities to remove Wijeratne and appoint a new DG in accordance with the law.
The petition further contends that Wijeratne does not meet all statutory requirements and criteria for the DG role.
