Service extension for Navy Commander

President Maitripala Sirisena has recommended three months service extension to Navy Commander Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera from June 30, 2015, Defence Ministry sources said. Accordingly he will serve as the Commander of the Navy till September 30, 2015.

The service extension has been granted to him after considering the fact that Armed Forces personnel can be subjected to transfers and service extensions on the requirement of their service even during an election period.

Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera was appointed as the Navy Commander on July 01, 2014 and he completed one year service in the post of Navy Commander on July o1, this year.

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