list.lk
Appeals Tribunal Recommends DIG Promotion for Shani Abeysekara
The Pulse
PoliticsWednesday, May 13, 2026

Appeals Tribunal Recommends DIG Promotion for Shani Abeysekara

TLDR

  • Shani Abeysekara to be DIG from Aug 25, 2026.

  • Tribunal orders all arrears paid since suspension.

  • AAT ruling on May 13, 2026, follows July 2020 arrest.

  • NPC inaction led to Abeysekara's appeal to AAT.

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has recommended the promotion of Senior Superintendent of Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). This decision, made after considering an appeal, directs the National Police Commission to proceed with the promotion. The elevation is set to take effect from August 25, 2026. The tribunal also ordered the payment of all arrears of salary and allowances lost by Abeysekara since his suspension.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 May 14 · 12:33 AM

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has recommended the promotion of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), effective August 25, 2026. The tribunal also directed authorities to pay all outstanding salary arrears and allowances from the date of his suspension. Abeysekara, arrested in July 2020 and remanded for nearly 11 months, appealed to the AAT after the National Police Commission failed to act on his promotion. The AAT's order was issued on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

WhatsAppPost on X

Pulse Check — How do you feel?

Sign in to vote

Discussion

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!