Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has sent a reminder to the Speaker of Parliament, who also serves as the Chairman of the Constitutional Council, regarding the long-pending appointment of the Chairman of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission.

The BASL highlighted that the position has remained vacant for a considerable period and urged the Speaker to take serious cognizance of the matter and nominate the remaining member needed to fully constitute the RTI Commission.

In its letter dated August 1, 2025, the BASL expressed confidence that the Constitutional Council would be mindful of the public trust reposed in it, and that it would make an appropriate and widely acceptable recommendation to fill the rema...