Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva has questioned the government as to why the senior most officer has not been named as the new Auditor General.

Although yesterday the Speaker of House had indicated a decision would be made on the appointment of the Auditor General, it has been learned that no final decision has been reached, MP de Silva said in Parliament this morning (21).

Dr. de Silva also alleged that the government appears to be attempting to appoint an outsider to the post, despite the presence of the most senior official currently serving in the Auditor General's Department.

Addressing Parliament, Dr. de Silva said:

"An Auditor General has still not been appointed. When t...