President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the government officials to treat all verbal orders issued for the common good of the people as circulars to be implemented and the officials who neglect the order will face stern action, President’s Media Division said today.

The President has made these directives at the “Discussion with Villagers” forum which commenced today (September 25) at Velanwita village in Haldummulla, Badulla.

“I expect public officials to consciously comprehend the problems of the people and provide solutions. I will always stand by the officials who make the right and unwavering decisions on behalf of the people. State institutions take a long time to address people’s issues. If a written inquiry from one institution does not receive a reply from the other institution within 14 days, consider it as approved.” President ordered.

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