Public Administration and Management Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara stated yesterday, that the Government has appointed special committee to amend the Establishment Code.

Minister stated that the Establishment Code carries articles which are contradictory to the legal provisions adopted by the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Minister pointed out that, according to the RTI Act, all information required by any outsider should be provided. However, the Establishment Code carries clauses preventing public servants from revealing information to external parties.

Hense, the Minister said, the appointed committee will look into the articles of each act to amend the Establishment Code as needed.