A Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to investigate the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection has decided to meet every Wednesday as part of its inquiry.
The committee also aims to conclude its investigations within three months, according to Parliament.
The decision was taken at the committee’s inaugural meeting on Jan. 21, chaired by Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara. The committee is scheduled to meet again on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 2.00 p.m.
During the meeting, members discussed the framework for future proceedings and the parties to be summoned before the committee. The chair said the panel expects to complete its investigation and submit proposals and recommendations within the three-month timeframe.
Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka, Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala, Deputy Minister of Power Arkam Ilyas, and several Members of Parliament attended the meeting.
The committee was appointed to examine the circumstances surrounding the release of the containers without mandatory inspection and to report its findings and recommendations to Parliament. (Newswire)
