President Mahinda Rajapaksa accepted General Fonseka’s resignation immediately after he offered to quit the post with effect from December 1.

Well informed sources said that the government could amend the CDS Act to pave the way for Karannagoda to wear the uniform again. Karannagoda was appointed Highways Secretary following his retirement. If not, Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke will be General Fonseka’s successor. (SF)