Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The deadline for public officials and other individuals required by law to submit their annual declarations of assets and liabilities without incurring penalties expires today (30), the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said.

The Commission warned that legal action will be taken against those who fail to submit their declarations in accordance with the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act.

CIABOC Director General Ranga Dissanayake earlier said that individuals required to file annual declarations must do so by June 30 each year under the Anti-Corruption Act. He said that delays in submission could result in substantial financial penalties and legal proceedings.

Dissanayake a...