Functions of Badulla Municipal Council temporarily suspended
Governor of Uva Province A.J.M. Muzammil has temporarily suspended all functions of Badulla Municipal Council with immediate effect from today (February 10).
The move has been ordered via a special gazette notification undersigned by the Governor of the Uva Province A.J.M. Muzammil.
Accordingly, the functions of Badulla Municipal Council will continue under a Special Commissioner.
The Uva Province Governor said Mr. Jeevantha Herath, an officer of Administrative Service, was appointed as a Special Commissioner to implement powers and perform functions of the Badulla Municipal Council.
The gazette states that an investigation will be carried out by retired judge H.M.R. Anura Kumara during a period of three months to determine if any discrepancies have been reported by the Mayor of the Badulla Municipal Council including Council members.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Six more surrender in Weligama W15 hotel shooting case March 21, 2025
- Sri Lanka Air Force K-8 trainer jet crashes in Wariyapola March 21, 2025
- Sri Lanka introduces family doctor system to strengthen primary healthcare March 21, 2025
- Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget: Final vote takes place today March 21, 2025
- Sri Lanka passes Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill, introducing 15% tax on IT service exports March 20, 2025
