To accelerate the inquiry into goods seized by Sri Lanka Customs, the government has appointed a ministerial committee consisting of five members. This decision was made after President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the lengthy investigation process carried out by the Customs officials.

According to Cabinet Co-Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardena, the delay in the process causes the detained goods to deteriorate, resulting in no value addition to the economy.

Therefore, the committee will scrutinize all related matters, suggest revisions to the Customs Ordinance if necessary, and present their recommendations to the Cabinet of Ministers. The five-member committee comprises Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, Plantation and Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugama, and Finance State Ministers Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and Shehan Semasinghe.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal submitted by Nimal Siripala de Silva in its meeting on Monday.