Customs work-to-rule strike continues for 2nd day

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Customs Trade Unions Alliance to continue the work-to-rule strike action for the second day today (01) in protest over the Government’s decision to appoint retired Navy Officer, Rear Admiral Shamal Fernando as the new Director General of Sri Lanka Customs.

The Cabinet of Ministers recently approved the replacement of incumbent Customs Director General, P. S. M. Charles.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance on Thursday (31) appointed H. G. Sumanasinghe, the Director General – Department of Management Services of the Ministry as the Acting Director General of the Sri Lanka Customs until the matter is resolved.