AAT Orders Retrospective DIG Promotion for Shani Abeysekara ⚖️

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has issued a significant directive to the National Police Commission (NPC) regarding the career trajectory of former SSP Shani Abeysekara. • Promotion Details: The NPC is ordered to promote SSP Shani Abeysekara to the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG). • Retrospective Effect: The promotion is backdated to 25 August 2020, ensuring his service record and seniority are adjusted accordingly. • Context: The ruling concludes a multi-year appeal involving administrative disputes over his professional advancement within the Sri Lanka Police. • Career Milestone: Abeysekara’s career spans four decades, having joined as a Sub-Inspector in 1986 and rising through the ranks to Senior Superintendent of Police. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the governance and administrative accountability within the national security sector.