The president made this decision talking into consideration a request made by the commission chairman. Supreme Court judge K.T. Chitrasiri.
The commission’s term was schedule to end by October 27.
President Sirisena appointed the Commission to investigate the bond issuance between February 01, 2015 to March 31, 2016, in February 2017.
However, the Commission’s term was extended by thee months each on two instances.
The recording of evidence was carried out for almost nine months.
But, the report of the Commission is currently being prepared to be handed over to the President, while the Attorney General is in the process of making arrangements to file charges in Court based on the findings and recommendations of the Commission.
What next?
When inquired from the former Secretary of the Presidential Commission to investigate grave frauds and corruption Lasille de Silva, he said in such instances as this, it is essential for the Commission to release its report at the earliest.
He said there is no room for delay and perhaps the Commission may have to work day and night in order to prepare the report.
He further stated that the responsibility regarding the further actions that have to be taken now lies with the President.
No legal provision to determine punishment
The former Commissioner of the Human Rights Council Prathibha Mahanamahewa meanwhile said the Commission has no power to determine punishment.
He said if based on the investigations certain persons are found to have flouted the law and they have been identified, then the Attorney General has to file charges against such persons in a Court of law.
Accordingly, the President should handover the report to the AG in order to carry out his duty, said Mahanamahewa.
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