Politicians should set an example to society - Minister

Shirley Wijesinghe

Politicians should set an example to society by listening to the views and proposals of public servants and act with a sober mind, not harming their reputation, Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister Janaka Bandara Tennakoon said.

He added that it is natural to have ideological differences when working with them.

Minister Tennakoon expressed these views at the awards presentation ceremony at the Heritans Hotel, Kandalama organized by T.B. Tennakoon Foundation recently.

Tennakoon said Ministers, MPs as well as government servants who are paid by the people should serve the people to the best of their ability and it is the best investment they could make on behalf of the people and the country.

Today , it is obvious that a satisfactory service is being provided to the public through public servants under the atmosphere created by the Government. Public servants also could discharge their duties with self respect and dignity, the Minister said.

He said that the time has come to serve the public without adhering to the establishment code and financial regulations but with a service oriented mind within the legal frame.

The Minister said it is the prime responsibility of the public servants to do the maximum service to the public who seek their assistance.

Eleven Divisional Secretariats in the Matale District and the Matale District Secretariat were also able to secure national awards at the National Productivity Awards Ceremony. The Heritans Hotel, Kandalama won the 2nd place in the Central Province and the 3 rd place at the National Level productivity competition for 2008.