CMC corruption probe: deadline for public complaints extended

2026-02-23 - 10:37

The period for submitting public complaints and information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to investigate several alleged acts of wrongdoing within the Colombo Municipal Council from 2010 – 2025, has been extended March 16, 2026. The wrongdoings include alleged acts of corruption, fraud, criminal breach of trust, misuse or abuse of power, state resources and privileges, unlawful recruitments and appointments, violations of procurement guidelines, irregularities in leasing or renting out immovable or movable property, and legal proceedings and settlements conducted outside due procedure, as well as the serious losses and damages caused to state assets or revenue as a result of the above actions within the CMC.Any written complaints or information relating to the above may be submitted in Sinhala, Tamil or English to the Secretary of the Commission at “No. 152, Galle Road, Colombo 03”. All submissions must include the name, address, contact telephone number, and National Identity Card number or passport number of the person providing the complaint or information. If the individual does not wish to have his or her identity disclosed, a request to that effect may be made. Institutions or individuals wishing to make oral submissions to the Commission may obtain an appointment on or before 16 March 2026 by calling 011 2 301 735.