The resignation of Jagath Balapatabendi, Chairman of the Bribery Commission, is imminent, Asian Mirror reliably learns.

Balapatabendi, who is known to be a associate of the former government, was under immense pressure to step down from his position with immediate effect.

He is expected to hand over his letter of resignation today or tomorrow.

Several newspaper reports alleged that Bribery Commission chief Jagath Balapatabendi received a vehicle which was released through a judgment in a bench he presided over.

They also revealed that the former Supreme Court judge had been presented with a car (KG-9321) by a person by the name of Harsha Prabath an unscrupulous vehicle trader who was under the watch by the customs for years for defrauding the customs.

As the story broke out there was a public outcry that Balapatabendi should be removed from his position with immediate effect and a thorough inquiry should be carried out into the matter. But, such requests did not elicit any response from the government.

The Bribery Commission has received a large number of complaints pertaining to bribery and corruption allegations against UPFA politicians and state officials whose investigations have been delayed due to obscure reasons.