SLC invites members of Interim Committee to form an independent committee

COLOMBO (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has invited the three retired judges, who were part of the Interim Committee formed by Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Monday, to form an independent committee of its own. 

SLC said the mandate of the committee will remain the same as outlined in the gazette issued by the Minister on Sunday, when he appointed the Interim Committee.

"Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is committed to upholding the principles of integrity, transparency and  accountability in the administration of cricket in Sri Lanka. In line with this commitment, SLC has taken a proactive step to invite respected individuals appointed by the Minister of Sports through a recent gazette notification to form an independent committee," a statement from SLC read. 

The committee will consist of Retired Supreme Court judges S.I. Imam and Rohini Marasinghe and Retired High Court Judge Irangani Perera. 

The mandate of this committee will be to inquire into and recommend appropriate action in relation to the references contained in the Audit Report dated 11th September 2023, issued by the Auditor General and making recommendations and formulating strategic actions to ensure the prevention of corruption, malpractices, irregularities, misconduct, and failures as referred to in the aforementioned Audit Report.

"SLC believes that this initiative reflects SLC's determination to address any shortcomings or irregularities within its operations and to take necessary actions to improve transparency and integrity. As nominated by the Minister by his Gazette, the involvement of esteemed members who served in the judiciary further emphasizes the commitment to a fair and impartial process while safeguarding the autonomy of the institution," the statement also said. 

"We are confident that the committee will play a crucial role in ensuring that the sport of cricket in Sri Lanka is conducted with integrity, fairness, and adherence to best practices and to clear any  misconceptions among the public."

"We look forward to the insights and recommendations that this committee will provide and are fully committed to taking appropriate actions based on their findings," SLC also said.