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Former Minister Fowzie publishes court-ordered apology over vehicle misuse
Ex-Minister A.H.M. Fowzie has placed a public apology in a newspaper following a Supreme Court directive regarding the unauthorised personal use of a state vehicle. The move closes a case involving the misuse of a government-assigned Toyota Land Cruiser.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Former Minister A.H.M. Fowzie has published a newspaper advertisement apologising to the public in compliance with a Supreme Court order. The apology addresses the misuse of a government-owned Toyota Land Cruiser, bearing registration number WP KI-4666, that had been assigned to his official use.
The vehicle was used for personal purposes in violation of regulations governing the use of state-owned vehicles and assets. The Supreme Court's directive required Fowzie to make a public apology as part of the resolution of the case.
The publication of the advertisement marks the culmination of legal proceedings into the matter. The case had drawn public attention to concerns about the misuse of government resources by public officials.
The Supreme Court ruling underscores judicial oversight of ministerial conduct and the accountability expected of senior government figures in the proper stewardship of public assets. The case reflects ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with regulations governing official vehicles and their authorised use.