Presidents Counsel Mohan Peiris was sworn in as the Attorney General by President Mahinda Rajapakse at Temple Trees today (18th) morning, states presidential media unit. Mr. Mohan Peiris, who replaces Mr. C.R. de Silva who retired, is the 25th Attorney General of the country.
Mr. Peiris has been a lawyer since 1975 and joined the Attorney General’s Office in 1981 as a state advocate. He has served there as a senior advocate from 1993 to 1995.
President’s Secretary Lalith Weerathunga was present at the oath taking.Courtesy: lankatruth