SriLanka, Jan. 27 -- The Mahanayake Theras of the Three Chapters addressed a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recommending that Dharmapala Gammanpila receive the appointment for the position of Auditor General.

In their formal communication, the prelates emphasised that Gammanpila possesses extensive experience as a senior officer within the Auditor General's Department, making him the most suitable candidate for the role.

The chief prelates explicitly advised against appointing an officer from outside the department to this critical oversight position, noting that the vacancy has persisted since the retirement of W.P.C. Wickramaratne on April 8, 2024.

Dharmapala Gammanpila previously served in an acting capacity from April...