Self- criticism important to serve public efficiently - Minister

Ridma Dissanayake

Minister Seneviratne addressing the gathering

Self criticism is important for officers involved in the government service to provide a productive service to the public, Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister W D J Seneviratne said.

Both efficient and inefficient government officers are subject to criticism by certain sectors of society. In the recent period, media has become more powerful and public officers should serve the public efficiently keeping their vocational dignity without being subject to various criticisms, he explained.

The minister was addressing the progress review meeting of Divisional Secretariats in Kegalle district.

In addition, Minister Seneviratne went on inspection visits to all Divisional Secretariats in Kegalle.

"A qualitative model for the Divisional Administrative service is important to continue the state mechanism in an efficient manner," he said.

Officers responsible for the public, should follow a correct vision while correcting their faults, the minister said.

National Heritage Minister Jagath Balasuriya, Sabaragamu Province Chief Minister Maheepala Herath, Public Administration and Home Affairs Deputy Minister Wijaya Dahanayake, Livestock and Rural Community Development Deputy Minister H R Mithrapala, Public Administration and Home Affairs Ministry Secretary P B Abeykoon and secretaries of all Divisional Secretariats in Kegalle were present.