Proceeds of Crime Act 2025 · As enacted · Part V · Proceeds of Crime Management authority
98. Management and administration of the Authority
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The management and administration of the affairs of the Authority shall be vested in a Board of Directors
(hereinafter referred to as the “Board”).
The Board shall, for the purpose of the management and administration of the affairs of the Authority, perform, discharge and exercise the duties, functions and powers conferred or assigned to or imposed on the Authority by this
Act.
The Board shall consist of –
the following ex-officio members:-
an officer of the Ministry of the Minister not below the rank of a Senior Assistant Secretary nominated by the Secretary to that Ministry;
an officer of the Ministry of the Minister assigned the subject of Finance not below the rank of a Senior Assistant Secretary nominated by the Secretary to that Ministry;
an officer of the Ministry of the Minister assigned the subject of Public Administration not below the rank of a Senior Assistant
Secretary nominated by the Secretary to that
Ministry;
a representative of the Inspector General of
Police holding the rank of Deputy Inspector
General of Police recommended by the
National Police Commission; and
seven other members (hereinafter referred to as the “appointed members”) appointed by the
Minister in the following manner-
a Chartered Accountant in consultation with the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of
Sri Lanka;
an Engineer in consultation with the Institute of Engineers of Sri Lanka;
an Attorney-at-Law in consultation with the
Bar Association of Sri Lanka;
a Chartered Valuer in consultation with the
Institute of Valuers of Sri Lanka;
a person qualified and experienced in management in consultation with the Ceylon
Chamber of Commerce; and
two persons from reputed non-politically aligned civil society organizations of which the mandate shall include the development of transparency, strengthening of anti-corruption measures or advancement of objectives of criminal justice in consultation with the Minister assigned the subject of
Social Services.
The Organizations referred to herein shall when their opinion is sought by the Minister nominate in its opinion the most appropriate member.
Part VI
Forfeiture of Frozen Proceeds of Crime And Related Proceedings
Part VII
Civil Remedy For Victims Of Crime
Part VIII
Disposal Of Forfeited Proceeds Of Crime And The Utilization Of The Value Derived Thereof
Part IX
Victims Of Crime Reparation Trust Fund
Part X
International Cooperation
Part XI