U.D.N. Jayaweera appointed as Acting Commissioner General of Excise, replacing J.M. Gunasiri
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the appointment of a new Acting Commissioner General for the Department of Excise, effective immediately.
This proposal was endorsed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also serves as the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Policy Formulation, Planning, and Tourism.
The President has decided to terminate the services of J.M. Gunasiri, who had been serving as the Commissioner General of Excise on a contract basis.
The Department of Excise is the primary revenue collection agency for the government, and its efficiency and governance play a significant role in maximizing government revenue.
Thus, it is crucial to provide strong leadership to the department in order to address future challenges and achieve revenue targets.
The new Acting Commissioner General, U.D.N. Jayaweera, is a Special Grade officer of the Inland Revenue Service.
He is currently serving as an Additional Secretary (Agency Coordination II) at the Presidential Secretariat.
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