State Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dilip Wedaarachchi has instructed heads of institutions under the purview of his Ministry to take strict action against those who misuse public property at these places.
He issued these instructions at a progress review meeting held at the Ministry with the participation of heads of institutions under the Ministry.
They complained that some individuals and groups are misusing the institutions’ resources and properties and as a result, these institutions are losing a huge income.
The State Minister said heads of institutions should ensure that public property is not misused and instructed them to report such misuse to the Attorney General for action.
State Minister Wedaarachchi instructed that the assistance of private lawyers should be sought to protect public property, if there is a delay at the Attorney General’s department.