President Maithripala Sirisena, whose attention has been drawn to media reports about alleged malpractice in the recent issue of Treasury Bills by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to appoint a 3-member Committee to probe this matter.
He has instructed the Secretary to the President to take immediate action to appoint this Committee to ascertain the facts and report on this matter.
In the event any person or officials found guilty, stern action will be taken against them irrespective of their status.
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