Three Parliament executives given duty-free vehicles bypassing rules: Loss of 10 million

Sri Lanka's Parliament is facing scrutiny after an audit revealed that three executive officers were allegedly granted duty-free vehicle permits in violation of regulations. The National Audit Office's special report indicates these permits, collectively valued at LKR 108 million (approximately $350,000 USD), were issued improperly.

According to the report, eligibility for these concessionary vehicle permits is restricted to senior executive officers within the Parliament who have completed at least six years of active service and are confirmed in their positions. However, the three officers in question had reportedly served for just over a year.

The audit office has recommended that legal action be taken against both the officials responsible for issuing these permits and the officers who received them, given they did not meet the established criteria. The report, signed by Auditor General Samudhika Jayaratne, was released recently.

This revelation comes amid concerns about the misuse of public resources and adherence to established procedures within government institutions. The National Audit Office's findings aim to ensure accountability and uphold the integrity of administrative processes.